Dell Optiplex 755

3plexs · September 30th, 2008

Hi,

I need advise. looking to buy small but yet powerfull enough to handle 3d works (mostly architectural) i came off ebay with this optiplex 755

Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz, 4Mb cache
RAM:
8Gb DDR2 800MHz memory - (4 x 2Mb sticks)
Hard disk:250Gb SATA disk
Graphics:
256Mb Radeon 2400XT VGA low profile dedicated graphics card!
Operating system:
Vista business 64bit (free downgrade to XP professional 64bit)

Thanks all,
fly_

AJLynn · September 30th, 2008

Well, it's got a lot of RAM and 64 bit. The CPU is not good by today's standards and neither is the video card.

Antisthenes · September 30th, 2008

with this PC to down(up)grade to XP ( i have done it to several of this model) you need to have the SATA drivers unique to this machine, search google and you will learn more and find those drivers and people talking about how to make it work with the F6 on install method.

Slinger · September 30th, 2008

The processor is ok. The real down side is that you are unable to overclock the processor to get more out of it, unless you can successfully use SEtFSB, which some Dells can do.
The gfx card will be an easy upgrade, but make sure the power supply can support it.

I am curious to the price you can get it for?

Slinger · September 30th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJLynn

Well, it's got a lot of RAM and 64 bit. The CPU is not good by today's standards and neither is the video card.

i agree about the gfx card 100% but the processor is fine. I actually have the same proc in my workstation at work and it renders fine. It isn't extremely fast, but that will be fixed when Podium 2.0 comes out( We use Podium for are renderings---the draw back now is it is only a single core application.) Then again, I guess it all depends on the type of work load for each individual...based off the OP's use, I think the proc would be fine.

Antisthenes · September 30th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slinger

I am curious to the price you can get it for?

i have seen optiplex 755s for as low as 150$

Slinger · September 30th, 2008

With the spec's the Op mentioned, I doubt it...I was trying to determine if for the OP's sake, if he got it for a good deal, that it would be worth it in regards to gfx card upgrade.

Antisthenes · September 30th, 2008

the reason i suspect that go for so cheap is because of the issues with them having a unique issue with XP, besides that's how Craiglist goes, under valued on everything.

3plexs · September 30th, 2008

hi,

thanks for feedback, it was listed 495 pounds on ebay. i wonder is there any small case pc but yet powerful enuff to get everything done? dell precision is too heavy and big for me.

regards.
fly

AJLynn · September 30th, 2008

You'll need to look around for what's available in your market but I'd never spend that much on a PC that weak. It doesn't have to say "workstation" - a PC built for gamers can be just as good.

September 30th, 2008	#1 (permalink)
3plexs Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Geylang Age: 27 Posts: 14 Name: Seri Maya	Dell Optiplex 755 Hi, I need advise. looking to buy small but yet powerfull enough to handle 3d works (mostly architectural) i came off ebay with this optiplex 755 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz, 4Mb cache RAM: 8Gb DDR2 800MHz memory - (4 x 2Mb sticks) Hard disk:250Gb SATA disk Graphics: 256Mb Radeon 2400XT VGA low profile dedicated graphics card! Operating system: Vista business 64bit (free downgrade to XP professional 64bit) Thanks all, fly_

September 30th, 2008	#2 (permalink)
AJLynn Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beantown Age: 29 Posts: 4,426 Name: Andrew Lynn	Re: Dell Optiplex 755 Well, it's got a lot of RAM and 64 bit. The CPU is not good by today's standards and neither is the video card.

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Antisthenes Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phx Age: 31 Posts: 575 Name: Jonas Callewaert	Re: Dell Optiplex 755 with this PC to down(up)grade to XP ( i have done it to several of this model) you need to have the SATA drivers unique to this machine, search google and you will learn more and find those drivers and people talking about how to make it work with the F6 on install method. __________________ The most necessary/useful piece of learning is that which unlearns what is untrue: 'evil' may be acquiring Happiness through virtue which is based on knowledge!/?

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Slinger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas Age: 31 Posts: 148 Name: Chris Ortiz	Re: Dell Optiplex 755 The processor is ok. The real down side is that you are unable to overclock the processor to get more out of it, unless you can successfully use SEtFSB, which some Dells can do. The gfx card will be an easy upgrade, but make sure the power supply can support it. I am curious to the price you can get it for?

September 30th, 2008	#7 (permalink)
Slinger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas Age: 31 Posts: 148 Name: Chris Ortiz	Re: Dell Optiplex 755 With the spec's the Op mentioned, I doubt it...I was trying to determine if for the OP's sake, if he got it for a good deal, that it would be worth it in regards to gfx card upgrade.

September 30th, 2008	#8 (permalink)
Antisthenes Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phx Age: 31 Posts: 575 Name: Jonas Callewaert	Re: Dell Optiplex 755 the reason i suspect that go for so cheap is because of the issues with them having a unique issue with XP, besides that's how Craiglist goes, under valued on everything. __________________ The most necessary/useful piece of learning is that which unlearns what is untrue: 'evil' may be acquiring Happiness through virtue which is based on knowledge!/?

September 30th, 2008	#9 (permalink)
3plexs Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Geylang Age: 27 Posts: 14 Name: Seri Maya	Re: Dell Optiplex 755 hi, thanks for feedback, it was listed 495 pounds on ebay. i wonder is there any small case pc but yet powerful enuff to get everything done? dell precision is too heavy and big for me. regards. fly

September 30th, 2008	#10 (permalink)
AJLynn Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beantown Age: 29 Posts: 4,426 Name: Andrew Lynn	Re: Dell Optiplex 755 You'll need to look around for what's available in your market but I'd never spend that much on a PC that weak. It doesn't have to say "workstation" - a PC built for gamers can be just as good.

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