New computer

**srsinternets** · 05-18-2009, 12:29 PM

I think Kittens is a Dell rep.

Killuminati built a superior machine for a minimal price increase, get over it. Dells are shit.

The RAM is probably faster and more reliable. The HDD is probably faster and more reliable (wouldn't be surprised if Dell used a 5400 Hitachi, most MFGs do anyways). The mobo is probably far superior, as is the BIOS (not a huge deal to your average user, but its still nice to have). The CD burner is probably much faster. The processor is faster. The PSU is probably much more reliable.

The only reason these are all 'probably's is because I don't know exactly what Dell is using in their PC's, and I'm on my lunch break so I don't have the time to research. But despite what you say, all of these will definitely effect the typical user. When they're all added together, RAM speeds, CPU speeds, HDD speeds, and CD burner speeds are definitely going to be noticable between the 2 computers. Boo hoo if the computer isn't warranteed for a year through some big ass corporation, all of the parts in the computer have a warranty. Plus, you don't have to send your entire PC out for a repair, you can instead just RMA the one part thats causing trouble. Much faster, much easier, and no worries about problem not being covered under warranty.

**Kittens!** · 05-18-2009, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by srsinternets

Plus, you don't have to send your entire PC out for a repair, you can instead just RMA the one part thats causing trouble. Much faster, much easier, and no worries about problem not being covered under warranty.

RMA's take 3-4 days to send, 3-4 days to process, and 3-4 to ship back typically, depending on where you live. Dell's turnaround time is equal to less than that usually.

I'll post that CR article when I get home. And the last couple Dell Desktops I looked over used Western Digital HDDs, Samsung RAM, Samsung DVD-Drives, and the typical Intel motherboard. Most RAM has equal reliability anyways, considering most of it comes from the same manufacturer and is then re-branded.