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Got the call back and the 9GB RAM is definately Tri-Channel configured as 3 x 3GB. Decided to go with everyones suggestion: PROCESSORS Intel

Ive got a call in about the RAM but a few flags come up. The 8GB is listed as 4 DIMMs so that will be 4 sticks at 2GB per stick. The 9GB is listed as 6 DIMMs so that comes out to a funky 3 x 2GB + 3 x 1GB, right? Does that still indicate that its Tri-Channel?

Or is that what makes a price difference between your latest configuration and the "Sweet Spot" machine? It would be a shame running that stuff as dual channel rather than tri channel. heck, wouldn't surprise me if 6gb were a better option than 8. Tri-channel in a number you can divide by 3 Gb The only choices for RAM are 8, 9, 12, 24. How do I know that 8 = Dual-channel but 9 = Tri-channel? Meh, the extra RAM was an additional $60 but I guess Ill go for it. EDIT: I can do some wheeling and dealing with my dedicated Dell rep but I may have to drop it to the 21.5" monitor to stay in budget.

I tried to go with the i5 for the Turbo Boost performance but as you've seen there isnt a decent video card option for that config. Ive decided to go with this: PROCESSORS Intel

So this config is probably the sweet spot?: Software & Services PROCESSORS Intel

Or how about this system: PROCESSORS Intel

@Spider: Thank you for taking the time to look all of that up but I really prefer a prebuilt system. I have taken some of yours and Humanoid's advise though wrt upping the RAM and changing the video card and display out entirely. Whats your thoughts on this: PROCESSORS Intel

I prfer prebuilt and specifically Dell Gaming with occasional MS Office type work. I need the OS and display. EDIT: Yes, please do. The configuration page had several upgrades for the video card for not too much more money and Im open to more memory, it was also fairly cheap to go up one level.

So the boss (my wife) has given the green light to replace my old PC. Ive been told to "keep it under $1500" and a brief glimpse at Dell offers a sale on the following system:

Ask any woman, size matter. Wait, what are we talking about again...

I think Jacks whole "Im not leaving the island" is meant to be false lead, its just too obvious. None of those others were core members from Oceanic 815 and none of their name were listed.

So of the Losties, were down to Jack, Hurley, Sawyer and Kate. We know

Even though we know everyone but one has to die, I was still pretty surprised to see

Meh, sorry to hear that. "Knowing" you, Im sure that was a jagged pill to swallow.

The character of Zorro wasnt created until 1919 but yes, the setting was California.

Huh, how odd. I wonder if its the same way in the US if you fail out of boot camp. I distictly remember taking the oath prior to being shipped out to boot camp, it was one of the proudest moments of my life to that point, but I dont think they have an official de-oathing if you fail.

Holy crap, theve were living there before 1848? Were they part of the Gold Rush or something?

Making a bit of progress:

Well, the M200 was designed for soft targets but take a few minutes to read up on its specs, it ridiculous what can be done with the complete system. Hell, even the host of Futureweapons was able to put 3 of 6 round into a human size target at 2530 yards!

The Barrett M82 has an effective range of 1800 meters while the brand new M200 has an effective range of 2500 yards. Coupled with a handheld ballistic computer, these long range shot become much more common.

I kinda gave me a giggle that you could clearly see Spiderman's glasses under his mask.

I haven't time to read the piece right now, but the preferred density of troops in WW2 was something like a division to a few miles of front. That's what? 20,000 men to choose from? Yeah, it just sounds so fantastical. He averages killing 7.5 people per day, but how? He was using WWII technology so what was his effective range, maybe 500 yards? So now your a Soviet grunt standing there and your buddy next to you gets the right side of his head blown off. It doesnt seem like too much of a stretch to determine that the sniper is within 1500 feet to your left, lets send the other 19,999 men swarming over there to kill him. Im sure he was awesome, Im just not sure he was that awesome.

Its a good thing this board has so many moderators, Id hate for some minutia to go unpunished.

I dunno, sounds like one of those stories that grows with every retelling. 705 people in under 100 days? C'mon. Were they all standing in a straight line or something allowing him to get 2-3 with every shot?