The Dell Review...

[Bash]

I did enjoy the review, but I got a one LITTLE point that I don't agree with:

I'd be willing to bet that the main purpose of the "AGP Metal Brace" is as a structural support for the case. I've seen this before in cases like the Asus (Elan Vitale) T-10. They're just worried that they got a very large open box made of thin sheet metal which could quite easily flex (esp in shipping). The brace helps to keep it a bit more rigid. The fact that it sits over the AGP card is just an added bonus.

[JonSimon]

Dell specifically pointed out that the brace is for AGP retention, so we just passed on their story. From the look of it, it could provide structural support, but I don't know if they'd want the video card getting mashed in if the case flexes.

Originally posted by Bash:
I did enjoy the review, but I got a one LITTLE point that I don't agree with:

I'd be willing to bet that the main purpose of the "AGP Metal Brace" is as a structural support for the case. I've seen this before in cases like the Asus (Elan Vitale) T-10. They're just worried that they got a very large open box made of thin sheet metal which could quite easily flex (esp in shipping). The brace helps to keep it a bit more rigid. The fact that it sits over the AGP card is just an added bonus.

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[Newbie-Overclocker]

who carez its dell and they suck =]

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Aureal vortex super quad
Quantum 20gig LM ata66 HD
Dual p3 600s one cbo and 1 oco @ 840Mhz =1.68Ghz
1.75volts on each
MSI dual bord
Asus geforce 2 GTS deluxe
250/397
Sound blaster live value!

[Tugboat]

I recently bought the Dell 8100 1.4 Ghz with THX certification and I have been very pleased with the performance. One other thing to consider with Dell in regards to price/value is that they often offer promotionals with their systems. For instance, with my system I received a free scanner, no-charge for shipping, and a free upgrade to DVD from standard CD. That knocked off an estimated $300.00. Not bad. The only thing that sucks in regards to Dell is that I didn't get in on their stock 10 years ago!