Is this Dell computer powerful enough?

Quote from dmq:

Saw a dell on sale at a major retailer, and I'd like to know if the tech gurus out there think this would be adequate to trade with? dell 530-1969 model, specs below -

Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor E2220
2GB DDR2-800 RAM
250GB Hard Drive
DVDRW Drive
19-in-1 Media Card Reader
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
10/100 Network
Microsoft Windows Vista Business*** (downgradable to XP Pro)
Display Not Included

It's available at micro center for 399.99 , Throw in 2 Acer 20 inch monitors and I have a good (?) basic trading station at home for under $800 plus tax, seems like a good deal to me but as I am not a big tech guru, thought I'd ask first...

Thanks, Darian
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I think the e2200 is one of the first dual core pentiums that dell sold. What is the operating speed ? It would probably work ok but I prefer to have to much computer than run into problems in the future with not enough. What kind of system are you trading with now ?




I personally would go with at least a 3 ghz quad core with min 4 gb of ram but 8 gb is even better, The quad core has a fsb of 1333 where as the dual core will be 800 at most. The box will run you about 1000 - 1200 built through dell with extended warranty without a monitor.
 
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