Dell: Quad Core Q8200 Inspiron 530 PC w/3GB RAM, 500GB HD $499 or w/4GB RAM, 500GB, 1

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Astute RedFlagDeals.com readers have picked up on a couple of good system offers from Dell.ca if you're looking for a quad core system -- with or without a monitor. We'll look at the system without a monitor first. Inspiron 530 Desktop PC w/Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Vista Basic for $499

• Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q8200 (4MB L2, 2.33GHz, 1333FSB)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Service Pack 1
• Microsoft Works 9.0
• 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs
• 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
• Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
• 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
• 1 Yr Limited Warranty with 1 Yr NBD Onsite Service and 1 Yr Tech Support

This is a reasonably priced quad core system. You get a fast processor (which would cost you at least $210 at retail), as well as a good amount of RAM and hard drive space. If you're looking for similar a system with a monitor included, keep reading, because Dell also has a:

Inspiron 530 Desktop PC w/Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200, 4GB RAM, Vista Home Premium, and 19" LCD for $649

• Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q8200 (4MB L2, 2.33GHz, 1333FSB)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
• Microsoft Works 9.0
• 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 4DIMMs
• 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
• Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
• 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
• 19 inch S199WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel Monitor with TrueLife*
• 1 Yr Limited Warranty with 1 Yr NBD Onsite Service and 1 Yr Tech Support

For the $150 premium, you get (most importantly) the 19" LCD, but also receive an additional 1GB of RAM, and Vista Home Premium instead of Vista Basic. Both systems give you the option to upgrade from on-board video to ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB w/HDMI support for $60, but if you can always add a more robust video card from a 3rd party if you need to. Shipping is free for both systems.

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