Is this a good computer????

Question

I HAVE A DELL DIMENSION 4600.....IT HAS MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION VERSION 2002 SERVICE PACK 2...............IT ALSO HAS A PENTIUM(R) 4 CPU WITH 2.40GHz AND 256 MB OF RAM

Answer 1

it's alright.. depending on what you want it for, i'd suggest upgrading memory to 512 minimum. nothing mentioned about hard drive space or optical drive.. didn't specify what it's good for, if you got it for a hundred bucks, yeah.. more details plz..

Answer 2

These people don't know what they're talking about.....

Whether it's a good computer or not depends on what you're going to be using it for. If you're only planning on surfing the internet, instant messaging, or utilities such as word processor, Excel, Powerpoint, etc, then it will do what you need it to do. If you're planning on playing any games or running any video editing software, however, you'll need a video card and AT LEAST another stick of RAM, the more the merrier, I suggest another stick of 512 mb. 2.4 GHZ for a pentium is a bit slow nowadays, but that can be compensated for with a faster video card. All of the large computer manufacturers generally put the same hardware in their machines, so your Dell 2.4 GHZ is basically the same as a Compaq 2.4 GHZ. The next time you feel like you need a computer, look into building your own. It's much easier than it sounds; insert motherboard, hard drive, and cd drive into case, insert RAM into motherboard, install an operating system, load drivers, and you're done. You can get twice the computer for less that what you'd normally pay for a pre-built one, and you will have that much more knowledge about what's in your box and how to fix it when something goes awry.

Answer 3

Add another 256 MB stick of RAM at the very least. Going to 1 gig of total RAM would be even better.

Answer 4

The amount of RAM is low enough to cause system performance issues. If you don't have a dedicated video card then even more so.
If your looking to upgrade I would throw in a stick of RAM, 512MB and bring it up to 768. You will see a significant jump in performance. After that if you have built in video, I would try to get a dedicated video card, that will take some of the strain off of your CPU.

RAM first, Video second. But all in all a decent machine.

Answer 5

It sounds like a good computer, just depends on what you are going to use it for. I would recommend upgrading the RAM to at least 512 MB.

Answer 6

yes that is a good computer but did you not take time to shop about coz you could have pick this one up for a very good pricethis comeputer

Processor - AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual Core ProcessorMemory - 2024MB DDR-400 RAM
Hard Disk - 400 GB Serial ATA Hard Disk (2 x 200GB)
Graphics - ATI Radeon X1600 256MB PCI Express Graphics Card

tv out connection card for ps2/3 play staion to link up to your pc
Optical drive - Double Layer 16x Multiformat (+/-) DVD-Rewiter Drive
Monitor - 21" TFT Flat Panel Monitor
3 YEAR COVER AND SUPPORT REPLACE FOR NEW IF COMPUTER DIE

that is the computer i have so i guess it is my favroite computer
btw i work for microsoft

Answer 7

Not really. I got rid of my Dell after a year cause it was a piece of junk. They make all these cool ads but their products have some serious issues. Out of 5 people I know with computers and have had Dells, none of us replaced our Dell with another one. Sorry, maybe you'll have better luck.

Answer 8

Get a RAM upgrade and you should be fine at least 512 megs if you are planning to game or upgrade to windows vista later on

Answer 9

I have same . Love it!!! you need more RAM go up to 1/2 gig. That's enough until u need new puter in 5-6 years.

Answer 10

Sounds fine. Just add another 256 memory stick.

Answer 11

Enough requirements for work but not enough for entertainment (you need at least P4 3.2GHz and 1GB of Ram And videocard Radeon 9600/GeForce 6600