Dell gets AMD starting tomorrow

[nyker96]

Dell officially announced to carry 1st desktop computer from AMD starting tomorrow. An entry level machine but it's the first.

 

[Newf]

This is a good "foot in the door" for AMD since they benefit from the increased sales, especially since with ATI they should try to make progress in the integrated/budget market that Intel owns.

 

[Avalon]

I think it's good for AMD, but I don't care about it since it won't affect me one bit. I'm not buying a Dell.

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: Avalon
I think it's good for AMD, but I don't care about it since it won't affect me one bit. I'm not buying a Dell.

True, but anything that keeps AMD in business, makes me happy. I want a C2D, but not at $1,500 for an E6300.

 

[AnandThenMan]

Nothing but good news for AMD. Anything that sells chips and puts their brand out there is a good thing. Will I buy a Dell? Not a chance, but a hell of a lot of people out there will.

 

[harpoon84]

Like the others, it doesn't do anything for me as I build my own PCs, but it's definitely a plus for the consumers and for AMD.

Now they have a choice between Intel and AMD for Dell PCs, plus it's great advertising for AMD.

 

[Rock Hydra]

I wonder what kind of prices we're looking at.

 

[neuralnut]

Ironic really. Intel has been on the back foot with their processors for some time, and just when they bring out the C2D chips that really put them back in the lead over AMD, Dell brings out AMD based machines.

Actually, I think it makes Dell look a bit clueless, but that's nothing new.

 

[o1die]

The Dell amd systems start at $329 for a sempron 3400. The motherboard even comes with a separate pci-e slot so you can upgrade the video. Better than the old celeron boards, which had no video slot.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: Avalon
I think it's good for AMD, but I don't care about it since it won't affect me one bit. I'm not buying a Dell.

True, but anything that keeps AMD in business, makes me happy. I want a C2D, but not at $1,500 for an E6300.

yup yup. keeping amd in the biz imp to everyone. including dell.

 

[jlbenedict]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20060912/tc_pcworld/127118

"Dell will still build its new Dimension E520 and XPS 210 desktop PCs with a choice of Intel's Pentium D or Core 2 Duo processors, the company said today. But for the first time, Dell will offer a choice of AMD's Athlon and Sempron chips in the new Dimension E521 and C521 models.

For its new OptiPlex 745 business desktop, Dell said it developed its own bundle of business-friendly technologies instead of using Intel's vPro platform. Intel has seen strong sales in recent years for bundles of software and hardware such as its Centrino package for wireless notebook PCs. The company launched vPro in September as an effort to extend that strategy to business desktops.

The company did not rule out the chance that it might add Intel's bundle to future desktops, but said vPro had to mature first."

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: o1die
The Dell amd systems start at $329 for a sempron 3400. The motherboard even comes with a separate pci-e slot so you can upgrade the video. Better than the old celeron boards, which had no video slot.

PCI-E 16X? That's actually nice, but nothing that eMachines hasn't already done.

Thing is that this is good news for more than what has already been mentioned and the obvious benefits to AMD. The good news for us enthusiasts is twofold.

1) Makes it easier to recommend building AMD systems. No, your grandmother wanting to send email does not need an overclocked C2D with a Radeon X1950XTX, but a nice socket AM2 Sempron with IGP is right in line with her needs and a better value than Celerons at this time. If anyone questions the choice for AMD, just say "but Dell's selling them."

2) Some of us know people who we DO NOT WANT TO SUPPORT. Yes, there are those out there who are complete nubs at computers and you know for a fact that if you build a system for them, you'll never have a moment's rest and you'll be doing free tech support for life (yours, not the computer's). For people like that who may have heard that I know a thing or two about computers, I try to hide the fact that I can "fix" computers from them. If they ask, I can just say, "hey, just buy this Dell AMD system - it should be really nice." Again, the "better" C2D wouldn't be a choice for most of these people since they're usually looking for under $500 systems.

 

[n7]

It's good.

Not cause i am ever going to buy a Dell PC, but because maybe the idiots who buy them (i know, not everyone getting Dell is an idiot) will end up with an Athlon 64/X2 instead of a crappy P4/P-D.

 

[nyker96]

Also heard that Dell is selling lots PCs in China. My friend there got one for like 500 bucks, probably still a P4, but ... considering people there are more price conscious and is always looking for things that will do what they want and no more. I think AMD will do wonders for Dell at large mass markets like China/India. Good price, good enough performance for common usage and a decent enough name brand.

 

[Markfw]

Wow, they have a 6300 C2D system for $999, and right beside it, a X2 3800 system for $719. all other compoments are identical !

I know the C2D are a little better, but $280 for at that level ? no way......

here

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: Markfw900
Wow, they have a 6300 C2D system for $999, and right beside it, a X2 3800 system for $719. all other compoments are identical !

I know the C2D are a little better, but $280 for at that level ? no way......

here

LOL! For the same price as the X2, you can get a PD805 and 1/2 the ram.

 

[Syndicate]

Wow, they have a 6300 C2D system for $999, and right beside it, a X2 3800 system for $719. all other compoments are identical !

You must have missed the 19" versus 17" LCD part....

But yes, big price gap.

Consider motherboard cost as well.

 

[dexvx]

Originally posted by: Markfw900
Wow, they have a 6300 C2D system for $999, and right beside it, a X2 3800 system for $719. all other compoments are identical !

I know the C2D are a little better, but $280 for at that level ? no way......

here

The C2 system has the 1707FP, which is better than the X2's E177FP. Look at the X2 system to the left ($999). To bring the E6300 up to the same specs, its only $70 more.

Moreover, you can get the Dimension 9200 with a E6300, 1GB blah blah for $529.

 

[Markfw]

Originally posted by: Syndicate

Wow, they have a 6300 C2D system for $999, and right beside it, a X2 3800 system for $719. all other compoments are identical !

You must have missed the 19" versus 17" LCD part....

But yes, big price gap.

Consider motherboard cost as well.

They are both 17 inch.....look at the two in the middle. The one on the left has a software bundle that the other two don;t

 

[Markfw]

Originally posted by: dexvx

Originally posted by: Markfw900
Wow, they have a 6300 C2D system for $999, and right beside it, a X2 3800 system for $719. all other compoments are identical !

I know the C2D are a little better, but $280 for at that level ? no way......

here

The C2 system has the 1707FP, which is better than the X2's E177FP. Look at the X2 system to the left ($999). To bring the E6300 up to the same specs, its only $70 more.

Moreover, you can get the Dimension 9200 with a E6300, 1GB blah blah for $529.

See my above reply, you also miseed the software bundle. Compare the two in the middle.

 

[DasFox]

Dell Schmell, Don't Buy A Dell DUDE!

LOL

PC geeks build their own!

 

[jiffylube1024]

Good for AMD, good for Dell, bad for Intel.

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Even though C2D is just coming out, this gives Dell a huge leg up on Intel, who has bullied Dell like its b*tch for years by threatening them to increase prices if they even think of going AMD. Now that AMD is actually a viable alternative, and Dell is slowly sneaking them in the door, and Dell still occupying the #1 spot in build-to-order PC's, Intel is going to have to actually have the superior product in order to get sales.

 

[imported_LoKe]

I would jump on one, but I still can't get over a forced Operating System.

 

[Budmantom]

Originally posted by: dexvx

Originally posted by: Markfw900
Wow, they have a 6300 C2D system for $999, and right beside it, a X2 3800 system for $719. all other compoments are identical !

I know the C2D are a little better, but $280 for at that level ? no way......

here

The C2 system has the 1707FP, which is better than the X2's E177FP. Look at the X2 system to the left ($999). To bring the E6300 up to the same specs, its only $70 more.

Moreover, you can get the Dimension 9200 with a E6300, 1GB blah blah for $529.

Upgrade to an E6400 for $50....

 

[Regs]

Too little too late? At least AMD is in the door now for future releases. I am also sure AMDs contract with Dell is not as lucrative as Intel's of course.