Help --Buying a used computer --

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pbw

I am considering buying a used Intel Pentium IV 1.5 Ghz System

as a beginner trader

Here are the features:

768 MB memory
40 GB Hard Drive
52x CDRW Drive
16x DVD Rom Drive
3.5" floppy drive
Integrated 10/100 lan

AGP ATI XPert 200
Graphics Card Plus

ATI Xpert@Play PCI Graphics Card
(perfect for dual display sytem)

4 USB 1.1 Ports Plus
4 USB 2.) Ports on NEC Card

Rock Solid ANtee Computer case

300 Watt power supply

Windows XP Professional SP-@ Installed


Costs $325


Does it sound ok for a beginning trader --comments much appreciated.

I was informed that I should have at least 1.7 -2.0 Ghz system -- this one is 1.5Ghz -- it that a major or minor concern.
 
it depends on your system or trading plan if you will. for me-even P1 will be fine. you should be ok with it, but i think-price is to high.
 
not worth that much. you can buy a new dell 3000 for that price. like this one.
Dimension 3100/E310
(System Identifier: 09D38W6D)


Dimension 3100/E310 Mini-Tower: Intel Pentium 4 Processor 521 w/HT Technology (2.8GHz,800FSB)
Genuine Windows XP Pro

System Price : $449.00
Promotion Discount : $100.00
Final Price : $349.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Pro
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Memory
256 MB DDR NON-ECC SDRAM 400MHz (1 DIMMs)
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Floppy Drive
1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
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Hard Disk Drive
80 GB EIDE Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
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Modem
56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
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Base
Dimension 3100/E310 Mini-Tower: Intel Pentium 4 Processor 521 w/HT Technology (2.8GHz,800FSB)
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Media Bay
48X CD RW/DVD Combo Drive
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Previously Ordered New
Previously Ordered New
Software
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader
McAfee Security Center, 90 Day
Netscape ISP Software
Power DVD Software
ONLINE TRAINING
Image Restore Software
Wild Tangent Gaming Client
Net Zero ISP
ISP Software
Support Software
Software
AOL 8.0 ISP Software
Photo Album 6.0 Starter
No Productivity Suite - Corel WordPerfect word processor only
AOL ISP Software
Operating System Software CD
Dell Direct Download
Dell Media Experience Basic
Music Match 10.1 Software
Optical Drive Software
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
Windows Media Player
ISP Software
Software
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Misc
Shipping Material
Dimension E310
USB Keyboard
Floppy Drive Cable
AOL Software Documentation
Labels
Optical 2-Button Mouse
No Raid
No Speakers


Quote from pbw:

I am considering buying a used Intel Pentium IV 1.5 Ghz System

as a beginner trader

Here are the features:

768 MB memory
40 GB Hard Drive
52x CDRW Drive
16x DVD Rom Drive
3.5" floppy drive
Integrated 10/100 lan

AGP ATI XPert 200
Graphics Card Plus

ATI Xpert@Play PCI Graphics Card
(perfect for dual display sytem)

4 USB 1.1 Ports Plus
4 USB 2.) Ports on NEC Card

Rock Solid ANtee Computer case

300 Watt power supply

Windows XP Professional SP-@ Installed


Costs $325


Does it sound ok for a beginning trader --comments much appreciated.

I was informed that I should have at least 1.7 -2.0 Ghz system -- this one is 1.5Ghz -- it that a major or minor concern.
More...
 
Hey vhehn
Can you place a link direct to it
I want to buy it right away :)
Or should i check on dell - ?
I am also using it for trading
Information is great appricated
I have to say u r a sharp person
:D
 
I have to say that buying a used computer generally makes very little sense. Part of it is reliability, and part of it has to do with just how cheap computers have become.

My point is that if you can stretch a little you can have a very low cost PC put together for you, new, with warranty. If you can't afford a new computer, how are you going to afford to trade (no offense)?
 
No one has really mentioned why the computer I am looking at is inadeqaute --beside the price.

What features is this computer lacking? --what other details should I be looking for to make it worth while.

This computer fullfills all the requirements listed on the Hardware Training forum on this site -- except that it is a 1.5ghz -- whareas the recomended say should be a 1.7 -2.0 Ghz.

Commnets appreciated..
 
I think the proposed computer is just fine so long as you're sure it will accommodate all of the monitors you want to run and has enough slots for your peripherals... like modem, TV tuner, etc. (However, I recently sold a 1.4Ghz P4 with 512 RAM and WinXP Home + 17" monitor, for $225.)

It likely has "enough" RAM + WinXP Pro has become more of an issue since Microsoft has stated extended support will continue for 5 years beyond when support ends for XP Home. Since that announcement, Dell has jacked up the price of XP Pro. Formerly, Pro was a $70 upgrade over Home. Now, it's $150... I think Dell is hosing customers on this.
 
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