XP problems?

[George Parler]

I am ordering a new computer from DELL tomorrow. My old one dosen't have enough processor for some of the newer programs, it is a 300 Mhz Pentium 2.

The new one is a:
DELL 8200

Pentium 4 at 1.8 GHz

512 MB RDRAM

80 GHz Hard Drive (7200 RPM)

19" Monitor

64MB NVIDIA GeForce 3 Graphics Card

CD/DVD burner


While I know that the computer will handle the task of computer recording, it will come loaded with Windows XP. Has anyone had problems with XP for digital audio multitracking.

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George

 

[FZmontanaDF]

Yes, don't buy an aardvark product.

 

[WildFire]

Sorry to say, a DELL product wasn't the best choice one could of made either.

 

[hokypokynose]

Sorry to say, a DELL product wasn't the best choice one could of made either.

It isn't the worst either.

I'll just say one thing.

XP=Xtra Problems

Reformat and load Win98 or 2000.

 

[George Parler]

Sorry to say, a DELL product wasn't the best choice one could of made either.

What are the problems with the DELL?

 

[hokypokynose]

I'm not sure what he meant, but it's probably the price more than anything. You can go to your local shop and get one like that for about 600, you can build it yourself for maybe 500, or you can order it from Dell from much more.

Dells are solid computers. I've not heard many people complain aside from the price.

 

[WildFire]

I'm not sure what he meant, but it's probably the price more than anything. You can go to your local shop and get one like that for about 600, you can build it yourself for maybe 500, or you can order it from Dell from much more.

Dells are solid computers. I've not heard many people complain aside from the price.

Bingo! (That, and many vendors such as Dell, Gateway and IBM tend to use some propriotary hardware)

 

[George Parler]

Bingo! (That, and many vendors such as Dell, Gateway and IBM tend to use some propriotary hardware)

Please excuse my ignorance. Would you define propriotary hardware, and why is this bad?

Also, would Windows 2000 be better than 98 for multi-tracking? Since you guys say it is a bad idea with Windows XP.

One of the main reasons I was looking into getting a DELL computer is that we have DELL's at work, and have had good performance with them. But I don't do sound recording at work. That's why I'm asking questions here. And I do appreciate your help.

Thanks,
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George

 

[Babycham]

I have no problem with Windows XP, I'm using motu 2408 and Nuendo, theres no problem with XP.

 

[WildFire]

Please excuse my ignorance. Would you define propriotary hardware, and why is this bad?

Propriotary as in the parts they used are sometimes designed to fit or work only in their computers. I find the biggest problems lie in motherboards and the cases they're placed in. Had you ever felt the need to upgrade, you might not be able to if their case can't fit a regular type motherboard. While that isnt always the case, it usually is.

Also, would Windows 2000 be better than 98 for multi-tracking? Since you guys say it is a bad idea with Windows XP.

I would say yes.

One of the main reasons I was looking into getting a DELL computer is that we have DELL's at work, and have had good performance with them. But I don't do sound recording at work. That's why I'm asking questions here. And I do appreciate your help.

Most companies opt for Dells IBMs and Gateways because of their techsupport. If they have any problems, they can bug them for whatever reason. Especially when uptime is critical. They can't afford to have someone take it back to a store where they got it from and leave it there overnight. Don't get me wrong, they're not bad computers... they're just not the best way to spend hard earned money.

 

[RWhite]

Wildfire is right on. We use Dells where I work as well, they were bought over my objections, as the clones we were buying before were both upgradable and better built. Dell likes these cheap-ass plastic cases lined with tin foil (saves them a few pennies from using sheet metal). Their motherboards fit only in their cases, they are totally non-upgradable, they frequently use cheap componants (like crappy Intel video) to save $$$. The only reason they are popular with business is they have very attractive financing & leasing options.

That being said, they ARE fairly reliable and they do offer phone or on-site tech support (if you pay for it). So things could be worse...