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Hi, I'm new here but I've read some of the messages previously posted. I know there was a thread about vostro verses optiplex, but I think it was about a year old. Also, when optiplex was mentioned for good build quality, it was mentioned regarding the mini-tower.
I'm currently in the market for a new computer to replace my six year old dell dimension 8250, and I'm between the vostro and the optiplex. I was assuming that the vostro desktops have poor build quality due to what I've read online, but I also heard that Dell had redesigned their vostro line. I'm wondering if poor build quality would still apply to the vostro 420 desktop? I'm not one to expand on a desktop once I purchase it, I usually leave it as it is hardware wise until I purchase a new one (some six years later.) So, I'm not concerned about it being annoying to open. But, I do want something that will last a while, and I'm assuming that build quality would reflect this.
I currently do graphic design, and use my computer basically for tasks involving that. I use multiple adobe programs at once, so I'm getting a quad core processor, and 4 GB of ram. I don't do 3d stuff or renders, so I'm not too worried about a super high end video card. I want xp, which is why I'm looking at the business models in the first place.
I'm leery of the vostro line, because I can get the 420 desktop with some high specs (Q9650, 500 GB HD, 4 GB RAM, 3 yr limited warranty) and a 22 inch ultrasharp monitor all for around 1,500 (1,200 after some instant savings). Yet, I can get an optiplex 960 with a Q9550, 4 GB RAM, a 350 GB HD, and no monitor for slightly more money. So, the specs are slightly lower and I get no monitor if I choose the optiplex option (for my price range). It just seems like if there's a 300 or so price difference between Vostro and Optiplex, Vostro must still be poorly made. Am I right in assuming this?
Anyway, if anyone can give me some advice on the quality of the 420 Vostro desktop, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
Michelle
I'm currently in the market for a new computer to replace my six year old dell dimension 8250, and I'm between the vostro and the optiplex. I was assuming that the vostro desktops have poor build quality due to what I've read online, but I also heard that Dell had redesigned their vostro line. I'm wondering if poor build quality would still apply to the vostro 420 desktop? I'm not one to expand on a desktop once I purchase it, I usually leave it as it is hardware wise until I purchase a new one (some six years later.) So, I'm not concerned about it being annoying to open. But, I do want something that will last a while, and I'm assuming that build quality would reflect this.
I currently do graphic design, and use my computer basically for tasks involving that. I use multiple adobe programs at once, so I'm getting a quad core processor, and 4 GB of ram. I don't do 3d stuff or renders, so I'm not too worried about a super high end video card. I want xp, which is why I'm looking at the business models in the first place.
I'm leery of the vostro line, because I can get the 420 desktop with some high specs (Q9650, 500 GB HD, 4 GB RAM, 3 yr limited warranty) and a 22 inch ultrasharp monitor all for around 1,500 (1,200 after some instant savings). Yet, I can get an optiplex 960 with a Q9550, 4 GB RAM, a 350 GB HD, and no monitor for slightly more money. So, the specs are slightly lower and I get no monitor if I choose the optiplex option (for my price range). It just seems like if there's a 300 or so price difference between Vostro and Optiplex, Vostro must still be poorly made. Am I right in assuming this?
Anyway, if anyone can give me some advice on the quality of the 420 Vostro desktop, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
Michelle