The Dimension 3000 is the low end- bargain basement model and does not have slots for AGP or PCI-Express video cards. Thus you are limited to rather low end PCI graphics cards. The machine is not designed to be a gaming machine that requires high-end video cards. If you intended it as such, you should probably cancel your order and order something more robust.

Steve

what would you recomend for around 800-900 dell wise

I haven't priced any out recently, but you should consider at least the Dimension 4700 model. They are much more upgradable than the 3000.

Steve

You can get a much better system in the 4700 series for around $800-900 (w/o) a monitor.

 

Eric 

Wait for a good promotion or coupon and get yourself a 4700 or even a low end 8400 system.  You may have to wait a bit if you can.  The below links will take you to various coupon sites you can keep handy.

http://dell.coupons-coupon-codes.com/

http://www.fatwallet.com/

http://www.couponmountain.com/index.html

http://www.xpbargains.com/