new computer help
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In your original post you list "4, 30"ers, and 2, 24"s"...
If you're using 22", suggest Nvidia Quadro NVS 290s. You'll want 2, 290x16, and 1, 290x1 card. That's assuming you get the Dell T3400... I know those cards will run 6 monitors in that box. If you get a different box, you'll probably be OK too... but that's not 100% assured until you try it out.
Sure I do... but I also try not to "take it up the tailpipe" at the same time.
If you want convenience, buy one off of Dell's retail site... custom ordered to your specifications... still save about 50% over the TradingComputers f-22... and the Dell likely has a better mobo.
But hey... whatever floats your boat. No skin off of my nose if somebody doesn't mind wasting their money.
I don't know about dell have not owned one in years.
I do know HP gave me the run around with XP Pro vs Vista - on the lap top I ordered...
I wanted XP, it came with Vista - I had to reformat the HD to NTFS - find the drivers and reload everything - it was a bear and took 1 week
With the desk top - I got it.., 3 monitors, the stand, XP - configured exactly how I wanted ... all I had to do was plug it in, down load my platform and trade
I haggled a bit on the price, got a deal, then never looked back
Quote from mephistoII:
FYI - it's been stated within this forum's pages before, but bears repeating. If one purchases a computer though Dell's small business division (including the refurbs, provided the model falls within the aforementioned) the support techs are based in the US and actually do speak English
The only difference is they require a company name during the purchase process - I chose something hokey related to trading. No verification or documentation required.
I bought a Vostro through the small business division and the support was excellent.
Unless you've got LOTS of them, you don't need to depreciate... just write off 100% for the tax year.
"... 4. Equipment Deductions
Small businesses can take a single deduction of up to $108,000 for equipment purchased in 2006. The deduction falls under Section 179 of the tax code and is reduced if those equipment purchases exceeded $430,000. The deduction in prior years was only about $25,000; in 2007, it will rise to $112,000. As of now, however, the higher deductions are only good through 2009.The equipment doesn't have to be new, as long as it's newly purchased and will be used at least half of the time for your business. Equipment includes computers, machines, furniture, cars and a host of other necessities...."