Dimension 8200 Tower case
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From: Bruce Varney on 20 Apr 2010 07:09 Appreciate the help but the cost of shipping will rule out from buying across the pond. "timdrouillard" <timdrouillard(a)comcast.net> wrote in message news:UO6dnbxU6piUSlHWnZ2dnUVZ_hidnZ2d(a)giganews.com... > FWIW, > > Sorry, I forgot you did point the fact that you were in the UK in your > original post. > > However, I did check on overstock.coms international web site, and they > shop to the UK no problem. > The same GX620 desktop is priced at GPB 200.77 > > http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dell-GX620-3.2GHz-1GB-80GB-Desktop-Computer-Tower-Refurbished/4030359/product.html > > > Just trying to help. > > > > "Bruce Varney" <bruce.varney(a)ntlworld.com> wrote in message > news:CO1zn.821147$5n1.92284(a)newsfe01.ams2... >> No much good to me as I am in the UK as already stated. >> >> Bruce. >> >> "timdrouillard" <timdrouillard(a)comcast.net> wrote in message >> news:dtWdnTp2z_-hOVHWnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d(a)giganews.com... >>>I happen to agree with the people that have already pointed out the >>>options for just buying a new refurbished system. >>> >>> I've bought several refurbished systems from >>> Overstock.com >>> Systime.com >>> as well as the Dell Outlet stores for both Home users and Small Business >>> users. >>> >>> Note: The systems I bought from Dell or Overstock.com came with Windows >>> XP Pro disks. >>> The systems I've bought from Systime did not, although it did already >>> come loaded with XP Pro. >>> >>> As an example. right now at Overstock.com is a GX620 desktop unit for >>> $218 with a 3.2Ghz processor and 1gig of ram. >>> http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dell-GX620-3.2GHz-1GB-80GB-Desktop-Computer-Tower-Refurbished/4030359/product.html >>> >>> If you don't need a tower case, they also currently have a GX280 slim >>> case with 2.8Ghz processor and 512 meg ram for $138. >>> >>> http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dell-Optiplex-GX280-2.8GHz-40GB-Computer-Refurbished/4457176/product.html >>> >>> Maybe sell the 8200 to help offset the cost. >>> >>> >>> >>> "Steve W." <csr684(a)NOTyahoo.com> wrote in message >>> news:hqi1cc$2j6$2(a)speranza.aioe.org... >>>> Ben Myers wrote: >>>>> On 4/19/2010 11:36 AM, William R. Walsh wrote: >>>>>> Hi! >>>>>> >>>>>>> At present I have a Dim' 8200 which I am considering upgrading so I >>>>>>> can run Windows 7 with 4 GB ram. >>>>>> >>>>>> It's quite possible that this system will run Windows 7 reasonably >>>>>> well for most things. If you intended to keep it running with the >>>>>> stock hardware, a video card upgrade would be a good way to squeeze >>>>>> some more performance out of the system. It uses AGP video cards. >>>>>> >>>>>>> Would it be possible to fit a better Dell motherboard in this case >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> would I need to change the mounting tray? >>>>>> >>>>>> The motherboard from a Dimension 8300 or 8400 would likely work. If >>>>>> it >>>>>> was me, I'd go with the 8400 motherboard, since it has a newer >>>>>> chipset >>>>>> (Intel 925) and takes DDR2 memory modules. If you can get the tray >>>>>> with the new board, I would. If I remember correctly, the Dim8200 >>>>>> board is somewhat differently shaped than the ones found in the 8300 >>>>>> and 8400. >>>>>> >>>>>> But...why not keep the 8200 as it is or even sell it? You should be >>>>>> able to pick up a Dell Dimension 4700, 8300, or 8400 at a very >>>>>> reasonable price. Any of these would be more than capable of running >>>>>> Windows 7 very well. The 4700 and 8400 both use DDR2 memory, which is >>>>>> still reasonably priced. You might also consider the OptiPlex GX620, >>>>>> which comes in a variety of shapes (desktop, small form factor and >>>>>> tower) and is a very good machine. >>>>>> >>>>>> William >>>>> >>>>> Bruce, >>>>> >>>>> The motherboard from a Dimension 8300, Precision 360, or Optiplex >>>>> GX270 >>>>> (tower case only) is a perfect drop-in replacement for the Dimension >>>>> 8200 case. All three have Intel 865 or 875 chipsets capable of >>>>> supporting 4GB of DDR memory. >>>>> >>>>> However, a motherboard from a Dimension 8400, Precision 370 or >>>>> Optiplex >>>>> GX280 will not fit in the Dimension 8200 chassis without some filing, >>>>> grinding with a Dremel tool, and other hacking to make proper openings >>>>> for the cooling fan, which mounts differently than its predecessors. >>>>> I've tried. I do not recommend! >>>>> >>>>> As William says, simply picking up an inexpensive used Dimension 4600, >>>>> 4700, 8300, 8400, Precision 360/370, Optiplex GX270/GX280 is also an >>>>> option. You may be able to find a whole system locally or nearby for >>>>> less money that you would pay for the motherboard alone. >>>>> >>>>> Lately, I've been selling off older Dell motherboards as spares, >>>>> instead >>>>> of even trying to sell a whole system. Shipping costs for a whole >>>>> system have become excessive, unless the system is new or nearly >>>>> new... >>>>> Ben Myers >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> Got any 8300's in stock? What do you get for a board and processor? >>>> Might just transplant one into my 8200... >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Steve W. >>>> (\___/) >>>> (='.'=) >>>> (")_(") >>> >> >>
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