Anne Adlington Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Ok I found myself on the dell website today, how did I do? https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/desktops/xps-special-edition-desktop/spd/xps-8940-desktop/dxps8940se_s74e?configurationid=a2c80cc2-f5bf-46d6-bb63-eaa545ebd16e or: https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/desktops/xps-special-edition-desktop/spd/xps-8940-desktop/dxps8940se_s73e?configurationid=929260e9-e076-4f5e-ad02-20150a1afce8 I’m not really sure what the difference is could you please make sure I haven’t selected anything dumb? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 You did good. Between the two, I like the beefier Video Card on this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Adlington Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 Thank you. And will my child be able to game on this as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 He should, depending on what he plays. The problem is, it's 2021...and fancy video cards are tough to come by. If he is playing Minecraft and something similar, that configuration will be more than adequate. If he is doing Tournament Stuff where he wins actual money or is into very intensive graphical games, he might have to lower the settings. But the problem is...it's 2021. You just can't get Video Cards, Laptops, and the current video game consoles as there is a Chip shortage. Basically, everyone needs to have "Realistic Expectations," and not think, "I just spent $3000 on a computer! What do you mean it's not fast enough?!?!!" It's 2021. It is the worst time to be in the market for a new computer. So much that I'm about to write a article entitled, "Buying a Computer in 2021." The prices are terrible for what you get. That said, the $2999 PC should be "Fine." Want better than "Fine?" Then you are waiting until 2022 or 2023 for a new computer. The Chip Shortage and COVID-19 Pandemic has f*cked with everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Adlington Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 Well, maybe I’ll hold out for 2022 then if I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Honestly? That would be wise. That $2999 PC we are talking about should have been $1899 Canadian a year and a half ago. Maybe less. That's how much prices have jumped. Personally, I'd just start saving money now and be prepared to buy something in 2022. If prices are still high, the blow will be less because you have more at your disposal in savings. If they go down, you have extra money to put towards something else. Personally, I'm not buying anything in 2021 if I can help it. At least Technology-Wise. The only thing on my plate is the new Xbox that's out, but nobody can get, and I refuse to pay scalper's prices. I will wait until I can buy one off-the-shelf locally if i can. Even if its 2022 or 2023. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 @Anne Adlington: I found a PC that would be perfect for Video Games as well as Photoshop. I'm not sure if they ship to Canada, and the exchange rate will be high, but here it goes: https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=2484463 All you would need to do is change the "Storage Set #1" to:1x SSD M.2 (2TB Samsung 970 EVO) (NVM Express)[+$292] This brings the cost to $3036 US Dollars. It's only money, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Oh, one more thing. I configured a Dell XPS Special Edition system and made sure the video card was one that would play Video Games as well as run Photoshop extremely well: That's $3193.99 before Tax and better shipping. At the time of this writing, that works out to be $4013.85 Canadian. SMDH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Adlington Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Just a sec while I pick myself up off the floor lol. Thank you for all your assistance, I will try to wait it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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