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Dell Dimension 2300

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HI All,


I was going to get a Dell Dimension 2300 which has intergrated audio and video on the motherboard. Does anybody know whether these can be disabled. I want to replace them with an AGP G4 Ti4200 and a SB 5.1 card. Any hint would be greatly appreciated.


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ctn
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Ctn, You need to check the specs or ask Dell if the mobo has an AGP slot, if so you should be able to disable the audio and/or video in the bios. I recently picked up a Dell for home use, very pleased with the quality and performance of their products. Good luck!
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Get the Dimension 4550 instead. You can configure one with a 2.4ghz p4, ti4200, sb5.1 all for only$270 more then the dimension 2300.
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I believe that the 2300 is based on the 845GL chipset and does not have a AGP slot.
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ctn,

I would recommend the 4550 also. It's a different board(533 FSB) and a larger case. I bought one for my son a few weeks ago and was very impressed with it. It was very quiet.


Keep an eye on www.techbargains.com


Any day now I'm expecting Dell to put these machines on sale.


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Thank you all, I will get the dimension 4550 instead.


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