"w_tom" wrote in message
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One major problem with that discount (mom and pop) store is
that their power supplies may be missing essential functions
that were defacto standard even 30 years ago. Those who
believe in free markets always buy the best. IOW buy power
supplies that meet Intel specifications. Those who would
protect the technically naive buy inferior products from
little computer store; whose people never even learned what
those essential power supply functions are.

What unknown functions can be missing from a power supply
if one reads the label. You sound like a person that wants to
put forth no effort and wants someone else to do things for you.


But again. How to know that little computer store does not
provide a good product. Where are the comprehensive
diagnostics for the system? Not only is power supply missing
essential functions (that could destroy other computer
components), but the little computer store does not provide
comprehensive diagnostics. Just more reasons why the Dell
would be a better product.

mouseyface wrote:
The computer companies, Dell included, are hiring out
tech support overseas putting techs here out of work. (If the
companies here keep sending work overseas soon there will be no
one here to buy anything since no one will be working and they
will wonder why sells have dropped, eh.) When you call for
support you may get a reading from a book and two techs will give
you two different answers for the same problem (one may void your
warranty, that's how bad it can be). There are horror stories
at PC World and various other magazines and web sites about this.
You may get someone whose English is so bad that you can't even
understand them. It isn't what it used to be, that's why I build
my own and have for years (it is easier to return one bad
component).

You may want to try a local computer store (mom and pop variety)
since, lately, they have been getting better scores (PC World).
Make sure that they have been in business for a good while and
that they have a good standing with the BBB. Make sure you get
everything in writing and what the length of the warranty and what
the warranty contains. Make sure of their support. You can pick
and choose your components this way - there on site and it is
generally cheaper. Some will give you a discount if you are
non-profit.

My opinion only!