If you are in the market for a new computer, but you don’t want to
drop a couple grand, here’s how to get a really good one for under $500.
Go to eBay (of course) and look for a Dell Precision 450,
470, 650, or 670 with dual processors. These computers can run dual
hyper-threading Xeon processors and usually come with XP Pro installed.
You may need to buy some more RAM but otherwise a Dual 2.8Ghz (HT)
computer will run under $500, and if you have time to bid rather than
buy you may find one for under $300. Dual Hyper-threading roughly
equates into four processors total.
Since these computers are essentially servers with XP on them, they should last a long time. The processor / chipset combination is rock solid, and you will be hard pressed to find a comparable computer for the price.
Since these computers are essentially servers with XP on them, they should last a long time. The processor / chipset combination is rock solid, and you will be hard pressed to find a comparable computer for the price.
