sumduude said: anyone know if it has AGP slot etc? or a link to the mainboard?
Are you kidding? Dell is famous for proprietary motherboards with VERY little opportunity for expansion. I have a similar model and there isn't room for a real video card in there.
That being said, these are decent little workstations, but will not make a good media PC
sumduude said: anyone know if it has AGP slot etc? or a link to the mainboard? We use these extensively in our network. There are two models of the GX260, a tower and a flat desktop case. Both have AGP ports (as well as onboard graphics), but the desktop case requires a low-rise card. Standard AGP cards are too tall to fit. The tower, on the other hand, can accept a standard 4x or 8x card.
BTW, these use the Intel 845 chipset with single-channel DDR memory.
It's ok, but my spare computers have way better specs. Also, shipping for me would be $25. Not worth it at $125. Everything except the CPU is going to need an upgrade.
OP: please clarify it in your post that this system is a refurb PC.
WhiteBoi
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Nov. 6, 2008 @ 5:31p
Johneverd said: BTW, these use the Intel 845 chipset with single-channel DDR memory. Some versions of the 845 can do dual channel. I still have many Open Box sockets 478 mobo's in my inventory. Intel (865/875) holds a warm place in my heart, still. Like this Puppies Live Stream..
These are good basic PCs if you aren't planning to spend money upgrading the RAM, HD and Optical Drive. Keep in mind that Dell Outlet has Refurbs with 1 yr warranty starting at $200, which typically have at least 1GB of memory, 160+ GB HDs, CD/DVD burner, all standard. So if you're thinking about buying one of these and then adding memory, hd and optical drives, you might be better off at Dell Outlet. Just a note of comparison, definitely not a thread crap - these are good PCs for $100 if you just need something basic..
Johneverd said: sumduude said: anyone know if it has AGP slot etc? or a link to the mainboard? We use these extensively in our network. There are two models of the GX260, a tower and a flat desktop case. Both have AGP ports (as well as onboard graphics), but the desktop case requires a low-rise card. Standard AGP cards are too tall to fit. The tower, on the other hand, can accept a standard 4x or 8x card.This is listed as a GX60 not GX260, and it doesn't appear to have AGP. Product detail.
I am honestly surprised anybody would want to pay any where near this price for this computer. At least in my area I have seen better computers being given away on CL and freecycle. Also if you locality has free e-waste recycling you might want to check out the drop-off location. My county has this and it is essetenially an 18 wheeler trailer parked on the dump grounds. It is open and you can go through stuff folks have dropped off. I have picked up several computers with better specs than this as well as several decent and working LCD flat screens all free for the taking. Local and state government as well as college surplus auctions will also provide you much better prices than this in my experience (I go to for them for other stuff).
steveobb
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 7, 2008 @ 11:38a
jaburg said: sumduude said: anyone know if it has AGP slot etc? or a link to the mainboard?
Are you kidding? Dell is famous for proprietary motherboards with VERY little opportunity for expansion. I have a similar model and there isn't room for a real video card in there.
That being said, these are decent little workstations, but will not make a good media PC Boy is your age showing. Dell hasn't done this for at least 10 years. Their machines conform to normal standards using standard memory, cards etc.
I have replaced Dell Motherboards although some have risers that are proprietary so not all Dells can have the motherboard eaisly replaced. You might need a new case as well then is it a Dell?
Memory is cheap you could pick up one of these and use parts from a dead computer to upgrade the hard drive and DVD drive.
Snipersheep
Tired Member
posted: Nov. 7, 2008 @ 1:00p
secstate said: I am honestly surprised anybody would want to pay any where near this price for this computer. At least in my area I have seen better computers being given away on CL and freecycle. Also if you locality has free e-waste recycling you might want to check out the drop-off location. My county has this and it is essetenially an 18 wheeler trailer parked on the dump grounds. It is open and you can go through stuff folks have dropped off. I have picked up several computers with better specs than this as well as several decent and working LCD flat screens all free for the taking. Local and state government as well as college surplus auctions will also provide you much better prices than this in my experience (I go to for them for other stuff).
This is actually a good point. Also, on eBay, similar or higher-spec units go for $50 shipped max.
plchan said: OP: please clarify it in your post that this system is a refurb PC.The system is actually not a refurb. This computers are 4+ year old USED computers that large compaines are dumping due to refresh projects. This is common knowledge in the corporate IT world.
Again these are 4-5 year USED computers that compaines are dumping onto liquidators so they dont have to deal with electronic recycling.
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