On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 08:15:28PM -0500, David McLean wrote: > Just looking for any recommendations for computer hardware to use or to > stay away from. ... > ... I'm sure they will purchase a Dell system ...
Dell is the one to stay away from. Many magic components that cannot be replaced by parts from local computer store. Uncertain post-warranty support. If there is a major problem (like every mobo is bad because of leaky capacitors), they will shaft you (like they shafted the law firm defending them against law suits about defective mobos with leaky capacitors). If you are on a budget, your local computer store surely can match Dell prices with better bog-standard components. But "No one ever got fired for buying Dell" -- Konstantin Olchanski Data Acquisition Systems: The Bytes Must Flow! Email: olchansk-at-triumf-dot-ca Snail mail: 4004 Wesbrook Mall, TRIUMF, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 2A3, Canada
