That's funny - now that the Core 2 Dou chips are stomping AMD's dual cores, Dell finally begins using AMD's. Then again - this is for an entry-level pc. (I can't wait to see the AMD fan reaction now!)
Grant

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@AromaShockTherapy wrote:
That's funny - now that the Core 2 Dou chips are stomping AMD's dual cores, Dell finally begins using AMD's. Then again - this is for an entry-level pc. (I can't wait to see the AMD fan reaction now!)
Grant

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I was thinking the same thing.:smileysurprised::smileyhappy: Looks like I will be sticking with Intel for my next system.

meah - I don't think Dell will stop offering 'integrated-only'-video systems. Not as long as Intel (and VIA & SIS) continue to manufacture them, and companies like Dell, HP/Compaq, Gateway, Acer, eMachines, etc. continue to buy them. I wish you were right, Dale!
Grant

lol funny how people don't reply posts already on this subject but just start new threads with nothing new to add

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Although it does not look logical to sell AMD based systems when core 2 is considered the faster chip there is some sense to this. Technology is always changing and there is always the possibility that AMD will produce a chip that will be the latest and greatest. Dell has upto know been an intel only company, but remember AMD has had the upper hand for some time until intel introduced core 2. So the argument "selling AMD is a too late" the same applies to when Dell were Intel only and AMD was leading. It makes good business sense since many other PC suppliers sell both AMD and Intel. Anyway they are keeping the AMD chips in their budget systems at the moment presenting good value.
I never really understand all this fanboy stuff since its good to have competition in the market.

All the new systems have PCIe X16. Nice change.

Yes, I'm glad to see the available pci-e x16 slot available.

I thought cpu selection was kind of weak.

Dale

Weak CPU selection is a direct link to the better XPS 410 system, that Dell does not want to take away from, if the new system entrees had them as well..  :smileywink:

It is an interesting time to be going with AMD - Dell obviously knows something that the rest of us don't, and I suspect AMD's comeback to the Core 2 may be that information.