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[ShadowFox]

yes, the "tooless system" is a VERY nice concept.

[RedInferno]

clarky3429, on Oct 7 2005, 11:10 PM, said:

i like how easy the inside of dell systems are to play around with - everything just clicks into place

Oh definitely, clamps for drives, easy access PCI slots, Dell definitely has good design if not functionality(which they have also )

[ShadowFox]

SOMEWHAT there Red, sometimes it's a REAL pain in the behind especially when re-inastalling and needing 17* different discs for drivers


* means it is an over exaguration

[RedInferno]

My dell only has 2 discs...one for drivers and apps, one for the OS. Why, does yours have one for every driver?

Edited by RedInferno, 09 October 2005 - 06:34 PM.

[ShadowFox]

pretty much I guess, I have 6-7 discs I have to do when I install the original dell disc.

[error51]

Ya know I just saw a great slipstreaming guide here for XP. Seams that you could even slipstream your drivers. [hint hint]

[ShadowFox]

hmm... maybe I should try that some time... but I think I'll just stick with Server 2k3

[RedInferno]

ShadowFox, on Oct 9 2005, 10:12 PM, said:

pretty much I guess, I have 6-7 discs I have to do when I install the original dell disc.

How old is your dell? Mine is a Dimensions 8250.

[ShadowFox]

Mines a 4550...there's no REAL disc for the 4550... you jsut have to have combination discs -.-

some are 4600 some a 24XX and some are 8200 some are 4500 it's confusing.. trust me but after the 3rd install I know which disc contains what.

[clarky3429]

i cant stand using the windows version they give you with all the crap thats on it it is better when there is a seperate drivers CD

[ShadowFox]

no it's not... too much searching and installing, I like the regular old windows cds.

[Visentinel]

Im not a real fan of the tooles design, i find satisfaction in screwing drives and pci slots in, i think its much more secure and " Tight Fit " that way.

My computer is a " 3rd Generation VisentinelPC Version 2 "
=D

Edited by Visentinel, 12 October 2005 - 03:34 PM.

[ShadowFox]

heh... I like how quick and easy the tooless system is... My brother always run off with my screwdrivers

[RedInferno]

Why, what does he do with them?

[ShadowFox]

Uses them then hides them from me so I can't use em and take em back