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8100 Dimension Problems!
I would like to take a census of 8100 owners to try to find out why some systems operate OK, while others just plain suck!
I have the P4 1.5, 256M of P600 RDRAM (expected P800 RDRAM on a $4,000 machine but as the on line order did not specify, so I guess I got stiffed by dell)
Santa Cruz THX sound
USB mouse and keyboard
64MB DDR nVida GeForce2 Ultra w/DVI 4X AGP
My system is a DOG! Multiple problems!!!
NOTE: If you go to order this system now the site say's you cant get the Santa Cruz with the USB mouse and keyboard (States there are compatability issues with this combination!!!)
Dell Tech and customer service do NOT believe this is a problem (Why then does Sales not allow it to be ordered?) They claim they are not even aware of this issue?
Is it the Cheap RAM Dell Installed causing these problems, Or the compatability issue?
Denmech....
First Dell system owned (and most likely the LAST)
Should have bought Gateway again...Excellent system and great Tech support!!!!
I have the P4 1.5, 256M of P600 RDRAM (expected P800 RDRAM on a $4,000 machine but as the on line order did not specify, so I guess I got stiffed by dell)
Santa Cruz THX sound
USB mouse and keyboard
64MB DDR nVida GeForce2 Ultra w/DVI 4X AGP
My system is a DOG! Multiple problems!!!
NOTE: If you go to order this system now the site say's you cant get the Santa Cruz with the USB mouse and keyboard (States there are compatability issues with this combination!!!)
Dell Tech and customer service do NOT believe this is a problem (Why then does Sales not allow it to be ordered?) They claim they are not even aware of this issue?
Is it the Cheap RAM Dell Installed causing these problems, Or the compatability issue?
Denmech....
First Dell system owned (and most likely the LAST)
Should have bought Gateway again...Excellent system and great Tech support!!!!
- I believe that there will always be something faster, better and cheaper down the road. That is a fact about technology. I wouldn't spend that kind of money for a dog. I have a Gateway Performance 1500 and except for what I have done to it in experimenting, it has been flawless. It uses the same high quality components as any reputable computer maker. It doesn't offer this wonderful chat forum but I still come here because I think from time to time I can help out one of my fellow computer users if they are having a problem. I know that my brand new computer will be outdated in a few months or weeks, but that is the way the system works. However I am working lots of overtime for that new toy....lol. I have owned three Dells before my Gateway and I was happy with all of them. But if you are uneasy about your Dell purchase, you need to shed it. I'll still try to help you out even if you buy a Compaq....See ya.
New European Photos 1/13/2001 Visit my website here. - I am having a problem with Dazzle's Video Creator?
It installs and seems to work on HP's but not on a Dell. Doesn't show up in the device manager under sound, video and game controllers like the documentation states. SO MUCH FOR TESTING EQUIPMENT THAT THEY FEATURE WHEN ORDERING AS THE INITIAL SYSTEM.
Dell's response...contact Dazzle. David Hendricks
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Posted January 25th, 2001 22:00
Yeah, I've been having problems with my free hosting service.
Since I really dislike the version of the website that was up there, I haven't put it up on my domain.
Its one of my projects (and one that takes a back seat to projects that make me some money).
Send me an email and I'll try to remember to notify you when the revised site goes back on line.
Adios!
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David Hendricks
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Posted January 24th, 2001 15:00
Personally, I would steer clear of this first version of the P4.
FWIW, the current i850 and socket 423 P4 interface will be abandoned fairly soon, sometime this year, in favor of 'Brookdale' (the new chipset) and 'Northwood' (the new P4). Tom's Hardware concludes that the new P4, since it will use a different socket, will not be compatible with i850, your current motherboard.
With the possible exception of Quake III, I would speculate that your P4 1.5 Ghz is actually slower than a 1 GHz 4100. It is difficult to be sure, since I'm not aware of any hardware site that has actually tested the P4 with PC 600 memory.
Adios!
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