Is this Dell Quad-Core a good deal?

[djd]

Dell has this desktop on sale for $624. I'm mostly going to use this as a HTPC after putting in a video card with HDMI support. I know it's a little strong for a HTPC but I might aswell for longevity purposes. Any comments would be great.


Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q8200 (4MB L2, 2.33GHz, 1333FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
No Monitor
Piano Black
6GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs
1TB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Integrated Intel® GMA 3100 Graphics
16X DVD+/-RW Drive
1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis


http://www1.ca.dell.com/ca/en/home/d...n_545_en_wgd~~ EARN CASH BACK

[willy]

$624 ? How come I see $999 ??

If it's indeed $624, it's a hot deal ...

[djd]

Ya, I see that they've added a 24" monitor to it now too. Previously it was just the desktop. You think they would still give me the same price as before as I dont need the monitor?

[rename]

$624 ? How come I see $999 ??

If it's indeed $624, it's a hot deal ...

yeah if its $624 WITH the monitor. I'd buy it too
still not too bad even without the monitor for $624

"Windows 7 Upgrade Eligible" is a nice addition.

Too bad they still use "DDR2 at 800MHz" and there is no upgrade option for it either.

Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader [add $25] is always a good addition to use for uploading pics etc. I order it every time i get a Dell PC (for friends, family etc)

[Amourek]

No, it's not a good deal. It's only worth about $950 in parts including the O/S. It needs to be $50 cheaper to be considered even warm.