Dell deal. Core 2 Duo 4500 for 349

[rogue5]

Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4500 (2MB L2 Cache,2.20GHz,800 FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition, English
1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs
160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
16X DVD+/-RW Drive


http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ca&CS=cadhs1&l=en&OC=D5302V_F_1E

Just have to remove the monitor, lower the memory to 1 gig and have the 160g HDD.

[amishlad]

Thanks OP, just ordered. I have been looking for an entry level core2 that I can upgrade and this fits the bill perfectly, and having the e4500 at the $350 level it's a steal.

[spotts01]

This is good

If you are thinking about I would hurry - you have to subtract 3 things from original configuration and past experience has shown that Dell often closes these holes once they realize it.

[lor74]

wow, $400 tax in!

Thanks OP

[can2000]

Thanks OP for the great deal!

Do you guys buy the 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz in 2DIMMs or 1 DIMM?

Thanks

[ashman]

Vista does not perform very well under 1G, you really should bump it to 2G either before you order it or after, whichever is cheaper.

AM

[shawn99]

can these mobo's overclock?

[jonnnny]

Do you guys buy the 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz in 2DIMMs or 1 DIMM?

Thanks

1DIMM definitely. that means 1x 1GB instead of 2x 512mb

[amishlad]

Do you guys buy the 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz in 2DIMMs or 1 DIMM?

Thanks

1 dimm, then you can buy a second for cheap and have 2 1GB dimms

[vapourit]

Thank you OP! ordered and ordered!

[ab20]

very good deal
thanks for posting:D

[eeee]

Thanks OP. Great deal. Ordered

eeee

[Pookapotomus]

Seems like a very good deal. Thanks OP.

[sungfra]

Good deal. Nice entry machine with lots of potential. Too bad 14VKJGMT4QNVVB does not work.

[dleinago]

wow Hot Deal..

I already had one desktop and laptop... no plan to get third one...

[dmdm]

Should I return the one I bought couple weeks ago - with the E2160 processor and get this one with higher speed and cache?
the price comes out to be the same (can return and re-buy this one)
the config - aside from the processor is identical.
What do you think?

[antonnio1]

Wow, very good deal. Ordered 2! Thanks!

[dp99ag]

When I click the link my subtotal says $799. What am I doing wrong?

[bobbiemac]

crazy deal...just ordered.

almost ordered a barebones kit from tigerdirect until i realized it didn't come with a cpu fan(+40), not available in store so add shipping (+40), etc... + tax....blah blah blah....

[dp99ag]

Nevermind, I figured it out :)

[ihk]

pretty good deal.

When I click the link my subtotal says $799. What am I doing wrong?did you "remove the monitor" (-$260), lower the memory to 1 gig (-$100) and have the 160g HDD. (-$90)"

[dp99ag]

Thanks ihk.

[jcoltage]

Guys I got a question if I add the 8300 would that mean I get a PCI express slot? or is it integrated .. or is the 8600 for 150 have the PCI 16x

[DraGooN-]

Thanks OP

I didn't get one but i passed the word on and i know at least one person picked one up

[big_mac]

Would it be advisable to keep the hard drive. 500 GB drive seems to be going for 110 + and the 160 is not worth much anymore.

[daftfunk]

Guys I got a question if I add the 8300 would that mean I get a PCI express slot? or is it integrated .. or is the 8600 for 150 have the PCI 16x

same question... how many slots?

[DraGooN-]

not sure if their are different configurations however this site might be helpful

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspndt_530?c=ca&cs=cadhs1&l=en&s=dhs

just click tech specs

[jakemtl]

any way to get this with XP?

[sears_sucks]

looks like a hot deal for sure. Very tempted to pull the switch.

[AndrewRFD]

Very hot! Posted, thank you. Better get in on this while you can :).

[caehlan]

Any way to upgrade this to the E6550 processor?

[JonJubeTube]

Guys I got a question if I add the 8300 would that mean I get a PCI express slot? or is it integrated .. or is the 8600 for 150 have the PCI 16x

Expansion Slots
PCI: 2 Slots
PCIe x1: 1 Slot
PCIe x16 (Graphics): 1 Slots

[preelude]

nice find op

[Electricute]

any idea what the mobo specs are? im trying to compare prices to buying the components seperate. looking like a very good deal though

also dont want to make the switch to vista, any way to call and get a downgrade to XP and save more money?

[neo1973]

can these mobo's overclock?

Mission Impossible. ;)

[morglum82]

Can I order this, and move all the internals to my Antec Sonata 2 case?

Or is it quiet already?

[Menace]

I'll hit it if Win XP friendly ;)

[Casper]

I'll hit it if Win XP friendly ;)

Ditto. A lot of the systems on Dell.com (US) have the XP option

[ihk]

Would it be advisable to keep the hard drive. 500 GB drive seems to be going for 110 + and the 160 is not worth much anymore.the original spec only comes w/ 320gig, not 500. upgrading to 500 cost $40. so the price difference at dell between 160gig and 500gig is $140>$110.

[daftfunk]

the original spec only comes w/ 320gig, not 500. upgrading to 500 cost $40. so the price difference at dell between 160gig and 500gig is $140>$110.

can you add another hard drive later?

[morglum82]

can you add another hard drive later?

Yes, of course.

[octacon]

deal dead? configurations changed while i was customizing it...>:(

[believeit]

Is it worth going for the 13 in 1 Media Card Reader with BlueTooth for $40?

[chestnut]

Deals dead. You can't change the ram or hd size anymore.

Blessing in disguise.. i had it in my cart.

I don't realyy need another computer.

[Mulder and Scully]

Someone else verify this, but it looks like Dell removed the "cheap" options.

I was in the middle of configuring the system when their server stalled, then after a few minutes and I reloaded the page all the cheap options (1GB RAM, 160GB HD, etc) are no longer available.

[caper1175]

I believe this deal is now dead. When I tried to add it to my cart, it took a minute and then kicked me back to the config without adding to cart. Now there is no option to lower memory or hard drive.

[amishlad]

Deal is dead. You can remove monitor, but not the ram and harddrive so price is now $539 instead of $349

[Morphius]

Yea it looks the deals gone :(

They removed the option to select 1gig ram and the 160gig harddrive.

[prod]

Deals dead. You can't change the ram or hd size anymore.

Blessing in disguise.. i had it in my cart.

I don't realyy need another computer.

Yep, gonzo.
You can only remove the monitor down to $539.

[BenK]

deal dead? configurations changed while i was customizing it...>:(

Dell was hit with the RFD effect :lol:

[Drthorne]

here come the cancellation emails... :|

[sungfra]

Dell even took it out of my saved cart to prevent me from ordering. Honestly, I don't know why Dell would allow their customers to drop the ram and hd if that is what they want to do. Not like it is a pricing error or neth.

[Electricute]

ordered, prolly have to buy a vid card and some more ram, but still good deal.

called about changing vista to XP and they said he couldn't do it, usually have the option of changing OS, but then u don't have the option of downgrading the system itself

[tacopower]

For those of you who got in on this deal, can anyone recommend good value graphics card? It's been awhile for me on the gaming front, but am interested in playing WoW/Wc3 and maybe some Hellgate: London.

Thanks! MT

[Wrocky]

Someone else verify this, but it looks like Dell removed the "cheap" options.

I was in the middle of configuring the system when their server stalled, then after a few minutes and I reloaded the page all the cheap options (1GB RAM, 160GB HD, etc) are no longer available.

I had it in my cart and tried to check out and it gave me an error. Retrying removed all the cheap options. So it appears the deal is dead.

[dreadknot69]

Done deal. Option to lower HD to 160 is gone. Not sure what other holes they've plugged up, as I gave up after that.

[fatkinglet]

I just completed my order and i didn't get an error........now I am puzzling if i should keep this deal compared to my recent order


4. HP a1710n SKU: 675080 $397
Athlon 64x2 4200+ dual core
1GB memory
320GB harddisk
High def audio with digital output
lightscribe dual layer DVD
vista home premium

[prying eyes]

Thanks OP, got it for $380 all in...(AB)

Hot deal for sure..

[g man]

Dell even took it out of my saved cart to prevent me from ordering. Honestly, I don't know why Dell would allow their customers to drop the ram and hd if that is what they want to do. Not like it is a pricing error or neth.

The same thing happened to me on the the last cheap desktop deal! What good is being able to save your cart if Dell can wipe it out.

Oh well, didn't need one anyway with 2 desktops and 2 notebooks I am set for a while, hehe.

[redflagged2006]

Would it be advisable to keep the hard drive. 500 GB drive seems to be going for 110 + and the 160 is not worth much anymore.

I would downgrade to the 160GB and put the 90bux towards the 500GB and you'll end up with two drives.

[wildhuman]

why I can't change 160G harddrive and 1G Ram ?:mad:

[sungfra]

why I can't change 160G harddrive and 1G Ram ?:mad:

coz ur 20 mins too late.

[sidgeorge]

Do you guys know if the integrated graphics video card has DVI out and VGA out?

(n/m, it does have both and apparently HDMI too)

[WontonTiger]

I really needed a new desktop, my previous one fried itself last night. Does anyone know of any similar deals. I am looking for a barebone system.

Damn Dell for putting these out there, and then ripping them away for us. Well, at least they are offering something.

[riskit]

looks like Dell did some magic and corrected the deal

[ZenOps]

Doh, I just missed it too.

Hot deal!

[prying eyes]

Here's some info about the E4500 processor (from google search)..seems like runs at super low voltage
================
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 M0 Stepping CPU Review
9, 10 or 11 multiplier (Intel E4300, E4400 and E4500) is the question; a One Dollar question. That is the price difference at Geeks Computer Parts at time of this article was written. I believe all of the three processors are winners if they could run at 3.2GHz at slightly above default voltage. I'd rather take the E4500 because it runs at a mere 1.185 volt at higher default speed.
=======================================

[Ilovedeals]

:( That sucks. I was about to get in on this. If anything changes please update us. I was waiting for the next great Dell deal.

[dp99ag]

Who calls in and asks if they can have XP rather than Vista when you know that as soon as Dell finds out about the deal they're going to put a fix in place?

*shakes head*

[can2000]

Who calls in and asks if they can have XP rather than Vista when you know that as soon as Dell finds out about the deal they're going to put a fix in place?

*shakes head*

Your answer is here:

ordered, prolly have to buy a vid card and some more ram, but still good deal.

called about changing vista to XP and they said he couldn't do it, usually have the option of changing OS, but then u don't have the option of downgrading the system itself

[Drthorne]

Who calls in and asks if they can have XP rather than Vista when you know that as soon as Dell finds out about the deal they're going to put a fix in place?

*shakes head*

People should be banned here when they call Dell about any hot deal... at least give it a couple of hours so more users can get in on it

[dp99ag]

I'm in favour of the ban.

[sungfra]

I'm in favour of the ban.

+1

[david17]

+1

+1
And the person who called Dell is listed as a "deal addict" :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[redflagger]

will they honour the orders that got through before the deal died?

[can2000]

will they honour the orders that got through before the deal died?

I think Dell will. ;)

[JAC]

called about changing vista to XP and they said he couldn't do it, usually have the option of changing OS, but then u don't have the option of downgrading the system itself

http://www.signs-up.com/prod_images/Donkey_xing_thumb_640.jpg

Plonk

[demanche]

I should have paid more attention earlier and ordered :-p

[fatkinglet]

my order seems like it have been gone thr successfully, but i am not sure if should keep it. if anyone wants to buy it off me, plz pm

[DraGooN-]

no flaming if im wrong but i believe this is the correct ram upgrade for $30+ a TD MIR (aka YMMV)

PNY 1024MB PC5400 DDR2 667MHz Memory

Item Number: P56-3950 (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2568996&Sku=P56-3950)
Availability: In Stock
Original Price: $48.79
Instant Rebate: - $18.82
Price: $29.97
Less Rebate: - $20.00

Final Price: $9.97*

[Pookapotomus]

I talked to a DELL rep and they told me that I need a printout of the page with the system configuration in order for them to honor the deal. So if one of you could post an image of it, I'd greatly appreciate it as my printout of the Cart, with the 349,00$ pricing and the expiration date on the 23rd of November, isn't enough for them to honor the deal.

[rogue5]

Just got my shipping confimation. Delivery expected 19 november

=)

[can2000]

Mine was shipped. Thanks OP!!!

Status In Transit in U.S.
Date/Time NOVEMBER 16, 2007 AT 07:30
Depot U.S.A. GROUND LINEHAUL

[fifa204]

Mine is on its way aswell. Dam that was quick I wasn't expecting it until the end of the month for sure.

[antonnio1]

Just saw that my order was already shipped. I thought I'd be waiting until December for sure. Thanks again!

[tweetybird]

I talked to a DELL rep and they told me that I need a printout of the page with the system configuration in order for them to honor the deal. So if one of you could post an image of it, I'd greatly appreciate it as my printout of the Cart, with the 349,00$ pricing and the expiration date on the 23rd of November, isn't enough for them to honor the deal.

anyone has that???

[manipulate]

What about comparing this deal?
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5948187#post5948187

$279 D805 Dual Core 2.66GHz Desktop Computer - Refurbished

[manipulate]

The Dell's deal is gone. Can not change the RAM to 1G, the price with lowest configuration is 539$.

[manipulate]

I talked to a DELL rep and they told me that I need a printout of the page with the system configuration in order for them to honor the deal. So if one of you could post an image of it, I'd greatly appreciate it as my printout of the Cart, with the 349,00$ pricing and the expiration date on the 23rd of November, isn't enough for them to honor the deal.

Pookapotomus,
Would you share this printout if you got it?
thx

[barqy]

how is this a lot *hotter* than the AMD deal dell has right now?



is the processor *that* noticiably faster?


just wondering :)

[redflagger]

Mine was also shipped, but what does "In Transit in U.S." mean? that the computer is coming from the US? why would it be coming from the US?

Status In Transit in U.S.
Date/Time NOVEMBER 16, 2007 AT 23:30
Depot U.S.A. GROUND LINEHAUL

[shawn99]

2007/11/19 14:47 Shipment In Transit
2007/11/19 14:46 Picked up by Purolator
2007/11/16 07:30 In Transit in U.S.

According to Purolator, I'm getting it tomorrow.

I guess it is being shippped from the US.

[furballz]

woohoo. Just got mine this morning - that was fast!

Vista is a bit slow with 1gb of ram, will add 2 more gb and try the bsel mod later in the day.

[vapourit]

woohoo. Just got mine this morning - that was fast!

Vista is a bit slow with 1gb of ram, will add 2 more gb and try the bsel mod later in the day.

I would love to do the bsel mod as well, but that will put you @ 2.93 GHz, which is pushing it a lot. I doubt you'll hit that @ default vcore and cooling.

[mahjongmaniac]

hot deal... but i missed it :cry:

damn.

---------

People should be banned here when they call Dell about any hot deal... at least give it a couple of hours so more users can get in on it

+1... esp. for hot price error deals... :D

[prying eyes]

woohoo. Just got mine this morning - that was fast!

Vista is a bit slow with 1gb of ram, will add 2 more gb and try the bsel mod later in the day.


Can you give details of the besel mod.if u r successfull..thanks

[fatkinglet]

got mine and decide to sell it as unopened box

[furballz]

Can you give details of the besel mod.if u r successfull..thanks

http://www.techspot.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/1887/cat/500/ppuser/25139

Basically you join 2 pin with conductive ink (e.g defogger repair kit) and it changes the default fsb from 200mhz to 266mhz. Haven't try it yet (Trying to disable the *&/"! speedstep)

and yes, 2.93Ghz at default Vcore might be a little hard but we'll see....

[prying eyes]

Thanks...keep us posted of ur attempts... btw, where did u buy the defogger repair kit???http://www.techspot.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/1887/cat/500/ppuser/25139

Basically you join 2 pin with conductive ink (e.g defogger repair kit) and it changes the default fsb from 200mhz to 266mhz. Haven't try it yet (Trying to disable the *&/"! speedstep)

and yes, 2.93Ghz at default Vcore might be a little hard but we'll see....

[TheFishingCook]

When I opened up the case, there were 4 slots for the RAM:

slot 1 (WHITE clips)
slot 2 (BLACK clips)
SPACE
slot 3 (WHITE clips)
slot 4 (BLACK clips)

I've read that you should always have the same amount of RAM and in PAIRS for best performance, but the alternating coloured clips is throwing me off...

Do I pair them up slot 1 and 2? or pair them by colour of the clips?

Also, I have 2 x 512mb DDR2-533 that are not being used...what happens if I mixed different speeds, and sizes together? For example,
slot 1 (1gb DDR2-667)
slot 2 (1gb DDR2-667)
slot 3 (512mb DDR2-533)
slot 4 (512mb DDR2-533)

[prying eyes]

Here's a tip... my dell came with 1 gb stick in slot 1 (white). NOw,
I got an extra 1 gb stick (identical as dell one..), put it in slot 2...pc didnt boot...4 beeps...took it out and put it in slot 3 (now slot 1 n 3 are both whites as u know)....pc booted beautifully...no probs...

Maybe my slot no2 was at fault or something, but still....When I opened up the case, there were 4 slots for the RAM:

slot 1 (WHITE clips)
slot 2 (BLACK clips)
SPACE
slot 3 (WHITE clips)
slot 4 (BLACK clips)

I've read that you should always have the same amount of RAM and in PAIRS for best performance, but the alternating coloured clips is throwing me off...

Do I pair them up slot 1 and 2? or pair them by colour of the clips?

Also, I have 2 x 512mb DDR2-533 that are not being used...what happens if I mixed different speeds, and sizes together? For example,
slot 1 (1gb DDR2-667)
slot 2 (1gb DDR2-667)
slot 3 (512mb DDR2-533)
slot 4 (512mb DDR2-533)

[TheFishingCook]

Mine also came with the 1gb in slot 1 (white)
Yesterday, I added another 1gb in slot 2 (black), started up no problem, and it's working...so not sure why yours didn't work

but I'm still not sure about this white/black coloured clips thing

Here's a tip... my dell came with 1 gb stick in slot 1 (white). NOw,
I got an extra 1 gb stick (identical as dell one..), put it in slot 2...pc didnt boot...4 beeps...took it out and put it in slot 3 (now slot 1 n 3 are both whites as u know)....pc booted beautifully...no probs...

Maybe my slot no2 was at fault or something, but still....

[Nickelchow]

Darn. That's such a great deal. They closed it in 1 hour. That's so quick.

[TheFishingCook]

Question:

I have 2 x 512mb DDR2-533mhz that are not being used...what happens if I mixed different speeds, and sizes together? For example,
slot 1 (1gb DDR2-667mhz)
slot 2 (1gb DDR2-667mhz)
slot 3 (512mb DDR2-533mhz)
slot 4 (512mb DDR2-533mhz)

would my two 1gb be reduced to 533mhz?

[warlord67]

need a so so video card for this system between $100-200
I put in 2 stick of 1gig ram (533) and its load to vista
but then roxio(sp) gets an error and reboots the system
ram is fine cause I pulled from my old system
If I leave the ram that came with the computer 2x512 everything boots up fine
I pretty much stumped on this one
thanks

[prying eyes]

Did u see the white and black slots...make sure u have identical rams on matching colors..(say identical 1 gb on the whites and 512 on the blacks..

My setup is now running in dual channel mode as per bios...with two identical 1 gb in slots 1 & 3 (both whites)

SO you may want to move one of the dell 512 to slot 3, if they are in slots 1 &2, then put urs in slots 2 &4, or vice versa..and see what happens... (or even try with one of the 512 u got in slots 2 or 4 (while dell ones in 1 &3)
Hope u got the idea...need a so so video card for this system between $100-200
I put in 2 stick of 1gig ram (533) and its load to vista
but then roxio(sp) gets an error and reboots the system
ram is fine cause I pulled from my old system
If I leave the ram that came with the computer 2x512 everything boots up fine
I pretty much stumped on this one
thanks

[fifa204]

Did u see the white and black slots...make sure u have identical rams on matching colors..(say identical 1 gb on the whites and 512 on the blacks..

My setup is now running in dual channel mode as per bios...with two identical 1 gb in slots 1 & 3 (both whites)

SO you may want to move one of the dell 512 to slot 3, if they are in slots 1 &2, then put urs in slots 2 &4, or vice versa..and see what happens... (or even try with one of the 512 u got in slots 2 or 4 (while dell ones in 1 &3)
Hope u got the idea...

Hmm so does that mean, NCIX lasted dual ddr deal will be compatible
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19337&promoid=1030

[can2000]

Could below ram be combined with the stock 1G ram to use?

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513933&highlight=kingston

Thanks

[shawn99]

anyone got the BSEL mod to work on this machine? Also since the fsb increases to 266, do I have to make sure the memory matches up as well?

[bittermelon]

Got this deal (thanks, OP)$350, plus 3 sticks of Corsair Value Select DDR2 PC5300 1GBRAM $60=4GB total, Sparkle 400W PS $40, BFG 8800GT OC2 $260 = $710 for a computer that can play the latest games.

Video card fits and it's pretty tight in there. Make sure you load the RAM in first then put in your video card. I thought it would be pretty warm as the case isn't the roomiest, but temps are 30C idle. Haven't loaded any games yet so I don't know how it's going to be when stressed,but looks good so far.