SC420 for $243 with P4

[CptCrunch]

Dell has the SC420 onsale for $298 with a $20 MIR.

Specs for $298
P4 520 2.8Ghz/1MB
256MB DDR2
40GB SATA 7200k
48x CD-ROM
1 Year Warranty

Add to the cart for $298 with no additional upgrades. here
Add the $35 off $250+ with DPA code: ?2V5GDM8W?4444

so: $298-20-35=$243 + tax

Might be able to add a $35 off $300 coupon from eBay to make the deal even sweeter

-Cap'n

 

[statik213]

can these mobos do raid? got specs for the mobo?

 

[Yo2]

if you search for it on this forum, you will find a link to a very helpful FAQ about this box

 

[CyberTron]

http://aaltonen.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2058

 

[jpm1145]

$35 off code doesn't work

 

[hytek369]

not bad

 

[uwannawhat]

Originally posted by: jpm1145
$35 off code doesn't work

Same here.

Also heard that RAM for this system mobo was difficult if not expensive (even the non ECC stuff) to find. True?

 

[imported_Pablo]

I use standard Kingston Valueram? in my SC400 and it works fine.

 

[SearchMaster]

Originally posted by: Pablo
I use standard Kingston Valueram? in my SC400 and it works fine.

The 420's use DDR2 which is more pricey right now.

 

[dbleoslow]

It also uses ECC ram which is more expensive.

 

[Glendor]

I thought ECC or non-ECC would work as long as you didn't try to mix it.

 

[pxc]

Originally posted by: Glendor
I thought ECC or non-ECC would work as long as you didn't try to mix it.

yep, either one works.

 

[imported_ssm0002]

Dell states discount is applied at payment method.

 

[CptCrunch]

coupon works, you just have to complete the payment with the dpa for the $35 to be taken off. uses ddr2 and can use ecc and nonecc as long as you dont mix 'em up

-Cap'n

 

[MaxDSP]

I really wanna jump on this, but funds are a bit tight

actually, can I use this thing as a desktop? I need one for my sister and parents just for Office and web browsing, but if I install Windows Server on it, there really wouldnt be a big problem right?

EDIT: The FAQ for this system can be found here http://aaltonen.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2058

 

[MaxDSP]

btw, to upgrade from 40GB to 80GB is only 10 bucks...granted a lot of us already have multiple HDD, but a 40GB upgrade for $10 is a great deal

 

[CptCrunch]

you CAN use this as a desktop, but Dell frowns on it. You can install Windows XP Pro/Home just fine. Do not have to install server 2k3. You can also mod this to use a x700 and bam, a nice gaming/htpc. Also recommending the 80gb for $10 upgrade

-Cap'n

 

[MaxDSP]

Originally posted by: CptCrunch
you CAN use this as a desktop, but Dell frowns on it. You can install Windows XP Pro/Home just fine. Do not have to install server 2k3. You can also mod this to use a x700 and bam, a nice gaming/htpc. Also recommending the 80gb for $10 upgrade

-Cap'n

Sweet, thanks. I may now consider this as soon as I find out if I have a spare sound card at home. This system does not seem to come with one

 

[CptCrunch]

yeah, no sound card, as it IS a server. pick up a cheap soundblaster pci and you'll be good to go

EDIT: heres a pic for the back of teh sc420

 

[jpeyton]

You can't select DPA as a payment method when checking out online on their SB site.

 

[CptCrunch]

sure you can, at the check out screen go to "Pay with Approved Credit" and enter in your dpa account number, and see if that works (I'd try right now, but I dont have my acct# on me)

 

[MaxDSP]

whats a DPA code?

 

[CptCrunch]

Originally posted by: MaxDSP
whats a DPA code?

Dell Preferred Account

 

[BrianTaylor]

Anyone know if it is possible to use a Dell Preferred Account from the Home Department on a purchase from the Small Business Department. I got my DPA when they were offering a deal on LCD's through the home department. But now, whenever I try to use it on a small business deal it says it is not a valid account.

Brian Taylor

 

[TheToOTaLL]

I'm much happier with my 400SCs... glad I stockpiled then when they were cheap cheap!!