<p>Dell is having a MEGA sale right now, and they're just GIVING away flat panel screens. Should I take advantage of the offers now or wait 2-3 months to purchase. I dont need a desktop now and I'm thinking that waiting will always be better, but would it really?</p>
<p>wait</p>
<p>thats not a MEGA sale by any means.</p>
<p>Besides, if you want a good desktop, buy the parts and build it (its really really easy) and it will be just like it was on sale (and you get better parts). Dell's desktops in the last few years have become more and more nonstandard and junked up. If you must buy from someone, try polywell. They are usually pretty cheap, allow more customization than dell, and are throwing in all real components.</p>
<p>Hm...Well I dont know about building it myself since I've never done that nor taken any computer related classes. But thanks for that site, I'll be sure to check it out. </p>
<p>I just feel comfortable with Dell since I've bought a PC from them before and its been a very good transaction and I am very happy with the purchase. Plus, its a big name company so I can rest assured that it'll be quality.</p>
<p>Dell has many good deals throughout the year. If you feel that this deal is strong and you need a PC, go ahead!</p>
<p>You can check out this site for good bargains on Dell systems: <a href="http://www.bensbargains.net%5B/url%5D">www.bensbargains.net</a></p>
<p>That's how I was able to get my Dell desktop for nearly 25% off!</p>
<p>Yeah I'd rather not build my own PC since I dont need a gaming system. And with polywell I've seen mixed reviews online about it so I dont know if thats the right brand for me. I think I'll stick with a sure thing and just get a dell. I just hope they're still handing out those free printers and upgrades for a 500 buck desktop.</p>
<p>I would buy a computer that I know someone could fix. So, whatever college I was going to, I would find out about tech support etc. That to me would be a huge consideration.</p>
<p>Tech support is going to be much more able to fix a computer built with proper parts (e.g. one that you built yourself or one from a smaller retailer). All desktops are generally the same and can be fixed anywhere, but Dell's and some of the other big OEM's do stuff like use nonstandard power supplies so if you ever need a replacement you will have to send away from them rather than have the campus tech people throw a new one in.</p>
<p>If you arent comfortable buildint (its really just like following LEGO directions), try looking for some small local stores (there is one near me that does this well: <a href="http://www.quecomputers.com%5B/url%5D">www.quecomputers.com</a> ) that can build you a solid AMD system for a good price out of good components. Their website hasnt been updateded in a while so the prices have gone down and the power has gone up (they do however distribute a paper price list so I know this). If you arent a gamer, their home/office systems do everythign you need and are dirt cheap (remember, the CPU speeds listed on the site have gone up). You will need a monitor and a copy of windows but check with your college because many colleges will hand you a CD with Office and WindowsXP on it for $5 or something. </p>
<p>You obviously arent close to that store, but it is typical of that type of store. They are especially easy to find around the campus of larger state universities.</p>