Medion PC @ Aldi $499

[HankD]

Linkage

Looks decent except for the Vista Home.....

 

[stk23452]

Anyone know if this has an open PCI-E 16x so that I can add a better video card into it? Also any good/bad experiences with this Medion company?

 

[Pardus]

Upcoming Medion AMD Dual Core 2.6GHz Desktop PC

$499 - BM only check for stores nearest you, starts 9/30.
LINK

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5000+ (1 MB Cache, 2.6 GHz), true multitasking: run all applications simultaneously with increased performance
gigantic 2 GB system memory DDR2 SDRAM with 667MHz, dual channel memory
massive hard drive capacity: 320 GB SATA hard drive, 8 MB Cache, superfast 7200 rpm
ATI Radeon Xpress X1250 with HDMI interface, and support for HDCP. Connect to flat panel TV with HDMI
multiformat Dual Layer CD/DVD-RW Writer
extensive software package including Windows® Vista Home Premium
gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
8 channel surround sound, 8 in 1 memory card reader
2 year limited manufacturer's warranty-up to $99 value
No monitor

MOD EDIT: There was an existing thread on this deal. Normally the later thread would be locked, but as the later thread provided much more information, it was added to the existing thread.

 

[Theguynextdoor]

Good deal for a decent computer. But WTF did Aldi start selling PC's?

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: Theguynextdoor
Good deal for a decent computer. But WTF did Aldi start selling PC's?

A long time ago IIRC

 

[Mermaidman]

Really tempting. I've been wondering whether to build or buy and these prices sure make it hard to justify building myself, especially with the 2 yr warranty. My only concerns are
-Can I upgrade power supply
-Open PCI-e for video card

Unfortunately, Aldi's doesn't usually have a display model, so I can't open one up to look at the innards.

Also, Aldi's doesn't take credit cards, so I can't get cash back and extended product warranty through AmEx.

 

[vi edit]

Not to thread poop...but Dell has been running some pretty decent deals on refurb machines @ the Outlet. Check them out for cheap boxes too.

I just picked up the following rig the other day for around $550

XPS 410
Intel E6600 Core 2 Duo (the 2.4ghz ones w/ 4 meg cache)
320 gig HD
2 gig RAM
16x Dual layer DVD burner
Second DVD/CDRW drive
Nvidia 8300 GS w/ 128MB
13 in 1 media bay
Vista Home Premium

I missed the 15% coupon by a day. That would have been a sweet rig for $470.

If you want even cheaper, you can grab an Inspiron desktop like this:

Inspiron Desktop 531 Mini-tower: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4400+ (2.30GHZ)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

System Price : $259.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
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Memory
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)
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Floppy Drive
No Floppy Drive
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Hard Disk Drive
250 GB EIDE SATA II Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
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Modem
V.92/56K PCI DataFax Modem
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Scratch & Dent
Scratch & Dent
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Base
Inspiron Desktop 531 Mini-tower: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4400+ (2.30GHZ)
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Media Bay
16X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
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Software Upgrade
Microsoft Works 8.5
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Hardware Upgrade
USB Keyboard
Dell Optical USB 2-button Mouse

http://www.dell.com/content/pr...?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh

 

[brianmanahan]

Not nearly as good a deal as the one they had back in 2002, which I jumped on.

EDIT: And what the heck is wrong w/ Vista Home Premium?

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: brianmanahan
what the heck is wrong w/ Vista

Nothing a service pack can't fix. :laugh:

Heck, there are still people who use Win 2000 Pro because they hate XP. Same old story. Why change when the old one works fine? When it stops working, then change.

 

[HankD]

MOD EDIT: There was an existing thread on this deal. Normally the later thread would be locked, but as the later thread provided much more information, it was added to the existing thread.
I thought the link had all the info.....

Originally posted by: brianmanahan
what the heck is wrong w/ Vista

The RAM suckage, the security 'features' and if you're gonna do an OS the Home version is generally the suckest. And like Zap I know folx who still still run 2000, and a few who run Win98, cause they are comfy with it. I like XP Pro myself....

 

[EQTitan]

Usually Aldi's has limited supply and it's first come first serve and they usually sell out as soon as the open the doors....last time they had a system for sale they were sold out in a flash.

They are also selling a 19" widescreen LCD IIRC for $169.99

 

[roemer21]

Not a bad deal on the desktop, but you can find a better deal on the monitor. Nice find HankD

 

[bash125]

I would assume since it has HDMI output it uses a "dummy" card in the pci-express slot like this http://images.dailytech.com/ni...985_large_ASUS690G.jpg

 

[MasterChef]

Originally posted by: bash125
I would assume since it has HDMI output it uses a "dummy" card in the pci-express slot like this http://images.dailytech.com/ni...985_large_ASUS690G.jpg

Nope. If you look at the connections shown here you'll see the HDMI port on the regular back panel not on a "dummy" card.

 

[bash125]

Might be the MSI K9AGM2-FIH mobo http://www.ixbt.com/mainboard/...gm2/board-rear-fih.jpg

 

[HankD]

Picture of the Back of the PC

No card in sight

 

[roemer21]

There is a PCI-Express slot though, surely. Can anyone confirm the motherboard this thing comes with?

 

[razor2025]

Originally posted by: HankD
Picture of the Back of the PC

No card in sight

Or rear exhaust port. I hope they have some other way to push out the air besides the PSU...

 

[HankD]

Wow, I never even thought of that....
I bought a Medion a few years back and was very happy for a while... then the PSU fried after about a year and I replaced it with an Ultra.... then the motherboard went. The video card was next. But I know another guy who bought 2 for his house on my recommendation and they still work great for him. I use my PCs 24-7 and burn tons of CDs so I prob killed the PSU and the motherboard was prob futzed by the PSU going bad. My current case has an exhaust fan on the back and another on on the top of the case blowing straight up through a port on top and of course the PSU fan.

 

[circlek]

I think the MOBO is an MSI K9AGM2-FIH