Go here: http://www.Dell.com/EPP/April10 and input your email to generate a 10% off coupon (my freebie account didn't work, but my Verizon email did) (credit to msuhcpcrew at SD for the coupon link)
Go here to configure the computer: http://configure.us.Dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=eep&cs=6096&eep_orig_cs=6097&oc=RDCWD1A&link_number=17970705
If you remove any extras, you can get the following system: Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB) Windows Vista® Home Basic 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs Dell USB Keyboard and Dell Optical USB Mouse 24 inch E248WFP Entry Widescreen Digital Flat Panel Monitor Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™ 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
...for $612 plus tax, free shipping, less if you use DPA. Make sure to downgrade the keyboard and remove the media reader etc to get this price
To do so, configure it as above and when all is said and done, use the 10% off coupon you generated, then also add coupon code 1M?S6GFS$XSM90 for an additional $325 off as long as the computer is over $999.
Pretty close to the Q6600 deal everyone loved. Edit by Moderator: Thank you for participating in the forums. For more information on other similar Dell deals go Here.
MasterVingo said: not valid email Added a list of emails checked so far to the wiki. If you don't have any of the working accounts, I believe you can register an aol account for free.
I just canceled an earlier order I placed after reading this thread. Op, you just saved me and who knows how many others ~$66. It would be around $86 but it looks like you lose the FatCash. Many thanks!!!
PitPirate
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2008 @ 9:16p
salehdidit said: holy moly! isn't this... better than the "q6600 deal that everyone loved"?
i got mine for 700 after taxes and shipping... with vista home ultimate ($30 extra) as the only upgrade (no DPA or any of that).
No, It is almost exactly the same. Vista Ultimate was more than $30 extra.
I was always under the impression that AMD processors were better because Intel quad-cores have only two data "pipelines", while the AMD's (such as the Phenom's) actually have four. It seems that this would translate into faster speeds for similarly-rated processors.
Is this correct, or am I missing something?
geniv
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2008 @ 9:45p
in for one
- 10% epp - $325 off - 3% DPA
$682.73 shipped after tax. damn $53 tax..
ohh I got the $40 BT option so it's alittle higher than the $612
chuckiii3 said: I was always under the impression that AMD processors were better because Intel quad-cores have only two data "pipelines", while the AMD's (such as the Phenom's) actually have four. It seems that this would translate into faster speeds for similarly-rated processors.
Is this correct, or am I missing something?
You're missing the last year of processor news. Love AMD and hope they get it together, but Intel is the only way to go at the moment. Especially at this price.
PitPirate said: salehdidit said: holy moly! isn't this... better than the "q6600 deal that everyone loved"?
i got mine for 700 after taxes and shipping... with vista home ultimate ($30 extra) as the only upgrade (no DPA or any of that).
No, It is almost exactly the same. Vista Ultimate was more than $30 extra.
It's Vista home premium for $30 extra. And last time I think the modem (now add $20) was free, but coupon was $300 off not $325 off. So $5 cheaper now.
xocruiser1
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2008 @ 10:19p
Thanks, OP!
Heres my config I just bought:
Inte Core 2 Duo 4MB 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 22" Monitor 250GB Vista Home Basic (I have spare Vista Premium cd at home) 16x DVDRW
I bought this system during the last promotion and when I configure the identical system (with 24" LCD, Vista Premium, card reader, modem, etc.), this deal is $5 cheaper after applying both coupons and including tax.
muoot said: PitPirate said: salehdidit said: holy moly! isn't this... better than the "q6600 deal that everyone loved"?
i got mine for 700 after taxes and shipping... with vista home ultimate ($30 extra) as the only upgrade (no DPA or any of that).
No, It is almost exactly the same. Vista Ultimate was more than $30 extra.
It's Vista home premium for $30 extra. And last time I think the modem was free, but coupon was $300 off not $325 off.
I wasn't able to OC the cpu (did the electrical tape mod). It worked, but wasn't stable. I did the raid 5 bios, which is awesome - I got 3 500GB WDs right now reading at ~125-150MB/s. I reinstalled Vista x64 (Free upgrade). You also get downgrade rights with Vista Ultimate - so I suggest get that. You will just need your own media of x64 (which works awesome - I'm 99% happy with it). Got 6GB of ram in there now. Will probably go to 8 once I see a good deal.
yus9 said: eBay the unopened 24" display for $350 to $400!
They're not selling for quite that much. After eBay and paypal fees, you're looking at walking away with about $300.
Even still, figure $650 (after tax) minus $300 equals $350... and no way you're going to build this system by yourself for $350. The processor itself is going to cost you over $200.
I wasn't able to OC the cpu (did the electrical tape mod). It worked, but wasn't stable. I did the raid 5 bios, which is awesome - I got 3 500GB WDs right now reading at ~125-150MB/s. I reinstalled Vista x64 (Free upgrade). You also get downgrade rights with Vista Ultimate - so I suggest get that. You will just need your own media of x64 (which works awesome - I'm 99% happy with it). Got 6GB of ram in there now. Will probably go to 8 once I see a good deal.
can you elaborate on the Vista x64 free upgrade? I thought the upgrade for free x64 was only for retail vista, not preloaded.
viperx116
Broke Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2008 @ 11:49p
Does Dell do price adjustments? I bought this when it was around $700 after tax.
chasehe
Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2008 @ 12:06a
stuckatwork said: yus9 said: eBay the unopened 24" display for $350 to $400!
They're not selling for quite that much. After eBay and paypal fees, you're looking at walking away with about $300.
Even still, figure $650 (after tax) minus $300 equals $350... and no way you're going to build this system by yourself for $350. The processor itself is going to cost you over $200.
Sounds about right. I got on the last deal and paid $677 with a tax and a couple upgrades. I ebayed the monitor and got $320 + $35 (shipping) for it. So that's $355-$35(shipping)-$20(about for eBay and paypal fees)=$300 So the computer cost me about $377.
Hot, thanks OP! $669 final price, I did leave the memory reader. Sell the 24" for ideally $300+ and this is a nice system!
Thanks again, -Ed
tyrone3971
Cranky Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2008 @ 1:32a
stuckatwork said: yus9 said: eBay the unopened 24" display for $350 to $400!
They're not selling for quite that much. After eBay and paypal fees, you're looking at walking away with about $300.
Even still, figure $650 (after tax) minus $300 equals $350... and no way you're going to build this system by yourself for $350. The processor itself is going to cost you over $200.
Usually a decent estimate of shipping + eBay + paypal fees is 15-20% of the sale price of the item. You'll easily net at least $300 on the monitor.
alxndr
Happy Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2008 @ 1:54a
How is everybody getting it for <$700?
I have the $325 off, 10% off, and the 2% off. I'm in CA with about $55 tax and free ship. Still $702 with the vista home premium as my only upgrade from the OP's specs.
i'm hesitate right now, czu i dont want to give up my 20inch ultra sharp Dell widescreen lcd, (which i think is better than the 24inch lcd). Is the 24inch lcd is easy to sell in eBay..
alxndr said: How is everybody getting it for <$700?
I have the $325 off, 10% off, and the 2% off. I'm in CA with about $55 tax and free ship. Still $702 with the vista home premium as my only upgrade from the OP's specs.
When you check out, use your credit card. Then they will offer you an additional 4% off if you use DPA . Sign up for one if you don't have it. Should bring you down to $660ish.
btw is this desktop quiet?? czu my current one is kind of loud.. i can't stand it any longer
thetxstang
Happy Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2008 @ 2:14a
alxndr said: How is everybody getting it for <$700?
I have the $325 off, 10% off, and the 2% off. I'm in CA with about $55 tax and free ship. Still $702 with the vista home premium as my only upgrade from the OP's specs.
I followed the instructions as provided by the OP and my system came to $612.11 (obviously pre-tax). Did you remember to downgrade the keyboard and remove the media reader, as the OP instructed?
chasehe
Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2008 @ 2:27a
As easy as it is to sell anything on eBay. Search "E248WFP" on eBay. Right now it shows 30 results. Last time this deal came around i watched eBay and it jumped up to about 90 results, which meant more competition for me. Still, I sold my monitor for $355 with shipping. My guess is that once these monitors get shipped out from this deal, the amount of results on eBay will jump.Aznmask said: i'm hesitate right now, czu i dont want to give up my 20inch ultra sharp Dell widescreen lcd, (which i think is better than the 24inch lcd). Is the 24inch lcd is easy to sell in eBay..
alxndr
Happy Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2008 @ 2:40a
thetxstang said: alxndr said: How is everybody getting it for <$700?
I have the $325 off, 10% off, and the 2% off. I'm in CA with about $55 tax and free ship. Still $702 with the vista home premium as my only upgrade from the OP's specs.
I followed the instructions as provided by the OP and my system came to $612.11 (obviously pre-tax). Did you remember to downgrade the keyboard and remove the media reader, as the OP instructed? My pre-tax total is $638, with downgraded keyboard and media reader, but added home premium ($30). I guess the DPA explains it, but I don't want to get the DPA, 4% not worth right now for me to get a credit hit.
beeth2006
New Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2008 @ 2:40a
I just order one, thanks OP! I wonder how Dell ships the item like this... I live in the apartment, will they just leave it outside the door without requiring signature? I don't mind to drive to pick up the item at local facilities of UPS/Fedex/DHL..., but do I have this option? Thanks!
domokune
Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2008 @ 2:46a
does anyone know how long the coupon takes to mail? been sitting here for 45 mins waiting for it
Nvm just took a while thanks OP in for one
thetxstang
Happy Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2008 @ 2:47a
domokune said: does anyone know how long the coupon takes to mail? been sitting here for 45 mins waiting for it
Mine arrived literally in three or four seconds. You might try submitting it again. Perhaps you accidentally typed your e-mail address incorrectly.
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asianrebel
Broke Member
posted: Jul. 22, 2008 @ 6:55a
frankly with the drop in price of q6600 since this original sale, it should at least be this price or lower. but i doubt they'll match this flamin deal again.
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