http://configure.euro.dell.com/dells...403&s=dhs&fb=1

Dell offer £120 off XPS & dimensions (expires 30/1/8)

10% off 6$3PDNQL4CD2VJ (expires 23/1/8)

£571.72

Components (note the graphics card)

Intel® Core™ 2 Quad-Core™ Processor Q6600 (2.40GHz, 8MB, 1066MHz)

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium - English

Base Warranty - 1 Year XPS Premium Hardware Support (incl. Gaming and On-Site Support)

Monitor Not included

2048MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x1024]

500GB Dual Hard Drive Raid 0 Stripe (2x250GB - 7200rpm)

SINGLE 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT card

16x DVD +/- RW Drive

Dell™ Enhanced USB Multimedia Keyboard - UK/Irish (QWERTY)

Dell Optical Scroll Premium Mouse

 

Nice spec but and this is the only reason I am building my own.. the parts Dell uses are lower level.. The memory for example is the cheapest they can find, same with motherboard.. They go for part that will last but that will not give the use the best experience !

I think Dell rule but if you want a high spec PC, build it yourself.

 

I'm inclined to agree - but for those that don't build. It's still a cracking deal

 

oh **** yeah, don't get me wrong Dell is the dogs, I've had a 3.4Gzh Dell for about 3 years paid £900 for it and have only thrown in a new graphics card but it still runs the latest games on normal !!

I love dell

 

BlkKnight

I'd welcome any help here

https://www.scoobynet.com/computer-r...lp-please.html

Cheers

Shaun

 

fine...

 

Pricing up a similar spec from Overclockers comes in a bit cheaper and you get to choose good quality components. For the same price you could get a better spec. (if you don't need an O/S too)

 

Thats what I'm in the middle of.. the only down side is the time it takes to decide on each part.. there are Sooooo many different brands etc and everyone has their own opinions!

 

How much is building your own to the same spec? What are the differences?

 

You get to choose what goes in, how much you spend on each part, the makes and brands !! You can design the system to work for what you need !!

Same spec from Overclockers and thats not a cheap site so you could shop around !

£579.73 inc VAT best I could do it for.. in 5 minutes with named brands !

 

Just to add, I'm in the middle of my build and spent £115 on the case alone !

£90 on the PSU and plan to spend quite a bit more on other bits !!

future investment, I wont need a new PSU or case for the next 3 maybe 5 builds !!

 

Anyone got any similar Dell offers or discount codes?

 

I've Just bought an XPS 420 Quad core, 8800gt graphics etc etc. I was about to press the button on the Dell website to place the order when a friend phoned. Told him what I was doing and he said "hang on, I have a code somewhere, I'll call you back". 10 mins later I press the button to order and am entering a code to get another 10% off.

Anyway, I typed "free coupons" into a uk google search, used top result and presto. Looked under Dell and in amongst loads of other deals the code he gave me was there for all to use.

Heres 1 L23XRVXCNDPWCW 10% off from here I cant see any closing date though

Give it a try.

Also if you go down the business route on the Dell website you can get a better deal sometimes. Try it, but dont forget you need to add vat on the business side.