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Last I heard, Dell used Intel motherboards, which are as good as it gets
quality-wise. All processors, whether from Intel or AMD, run in "families".
They introduce one, then release 3 or 4 faster cpu's in the same family. Then
they'll intro a new one with improved technology that creates a new family.
It's worked that way for years, and it doesn't matter who made the computer
or motherboard, you'll never be able to upgrade your cpu more than 3 or 4
faster models. There's no such thing as "proprietary" memory, the type of
memory used is dependent on the bridge chipset, which is only made by 2 or 3
makers, and all motherboards use them. Obviously Intel motherboards use Intel
chipsets, the most popular.
In a message dated 1/19/03 3:16:08 PM Pacific Standard Time,
clabaugh@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> Things may have changed, but Dell used to use proprietary cases,
> motherboards and power supplies. To use newer types of memory and
processors
> as they came along, you basically had to junk the computer, except for the
> drives.
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> Can't say I agree with that. Dell has a 2.4 ghz Pentium for $599 and a
$100
> rebate too. I don't see why it's not just as upgradeable as anything you
> would build.
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> > I would select or build a PC at oxfordpc.com, abscomputers.com,
> > multiwave.com, or a similar site. A fast Athlon XP system with Western
> > Digital Special Edition IDE hard drives and lots of memory from one of
> these
> > vendors gives more upgradeability and more bang for the buck than Dell
or
> > Gateway, in my opinion.
> >
> > In the market for a new PC ... anyone have any recommendations on best
> > value for the money out there now?
> >
> > Thanks ...
> >
> > Andrew
> >
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