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Hey, I am planning on getting a desktop computer, and I've narrowed down to two computers (in title). I want something fast, yet reliable. I also want to game on either computer (not some super hardcore graphic gamer games, mostly quake wars enemy territory). Also, I plan to use it for school work. I also want it to be good for entertainment (watching youtube, or tv, blah,blah blah). Lastly, I want something good in making films with Vegas Movie Studio 9. My budget is 850, until a later time.
Dell Inspiron
Warranty Terms - Parts-1 year
Warranty Terms - Labor-1 year
Product Height-14.8"
Product Width-6.9"
Product Weight-17.4 lbs.
Product Depth-17.4"
Processor Brand-Intel®
Processor-Intel® Core™2 Quad
Processor Speed-2.33GHz
System Bus-1333MHz
Cache Memory-4MB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM)-8GB
Type of Memory (RAM)-DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Type-Serial ATA (7200 rpm)
Hard Drive Size-1TB
Graphics-ATI Radeon HD 3450
Video Memory-256MB (dedicated)
Personal Video Recorder (PVR)-No
TV Tuner-No
MPEG-Yes
Audio-Realtek ALC888 (7.1-channel support)
Speakers-Dell AX210
Built-in Webcam-No
Modem-56 Kbps*
Network Card-Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector
Wireless Networking-None
Recordable DVD Drive-Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds-Drive speeds not specified
Direct-Disc Labeling-No
Digital Media Reader or Slots-Yes, digital media card reader
Total Expansion Bays-External: 1 (3.5"), 2 (5.25"); Internal: 2 (3.5")
Available Expansion Bays-External: 1 (3.5")
Total Expansion Slots-1 PCI, 2 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16
Available Expansion Slots-None
USB 2.0 Ports-6 (2 front, 4 rear)
IEEE 1394 Ports-None
S-Video Outputs-None
Serial Ports-None
Parallel Ports-None
Game Ports-None
Keyboard Description-USB
Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)-Dell optical USB mouse
Operating System Platform-Windows
Operating System-Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1
Software Included-Microsoft Works, Adobe Reader and Roxio Creator 10 Dell edition
ENERGY STAR Qualified-No
HDMI Output-No
Blu-ray Player-No
Gateway
Warranty Terms - Parts-1 year limited
Warranty Terms - Labor-1 year limited
Product Height-16.3"
Product Width-7.1"
Product Weight-25 lbs.
Product Depth-17.3"
Processor Brand-AMD
Processor-AMD Phenom™ X4
Processor Speed-2.4GHz
System Bus-2400MHz
Cache Memory-512KB x 4 on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM)-8GB
Type of Memory (RAM)-DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Type-SATA (7200 rpm)
Hard Drive Size-1TB
Graphics-ATI Radeon HD 4650
Video Memory-1GB
Personal Video Recorder (PVR)-No
TV Tuner-Yes
MPEG-No
Audio-8-channel high-definition support
Speakers-Amplified stereo
Built-in Webcam-No
Modem-56 Kbps*
Network Card-Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Networking-Built-in 802.11b/g wireless LAN
Recordable DVD Drive-Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds-8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 18x8x16 DVD+RW; 18x6x16 DVD-RW; 12x DVD-RAM; 48x32x48 CD-RW
Direct-Disc Labeling-Yes
Digital Media Reader or Slots-Yes, digital media card reader
Total Expansion Bays-3 (3.5"), 2 (5.25")
Available Expansion Bays-2 (3.5"), 1 (5.25")
Total Expansion Slots-2 PCI, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16
USB 2.0 Ports-8 (4 front, 4 rear)
IEEE 1394 Ports-1
S-Video Outputs-Yes
Additional Audio/Video Connectors-HDMI, DVI, analog RCA
Serial Ports-None
Parallel Ports-None
Game Ports-None
Keyboard Description-Premium Multimedia
Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)-USB optical 3-button wheel mouse
Operating System Platform-Windows
Operating System-Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1
Software Included-Adobe Reader, Microsoft Money Essentials, Cyberlink Power2Go and more
ENERGY STAR Qualified-No
HDMI Output-Yes
Blu-ray Player-No
What should I go with? The Gateway or Dell? In the future I plan on upgrading the one I get.
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