# Question about Dell Desktops

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-dell-desktops/243076>\
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**Created:** [November 2, 2007, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-dell-desktops/243076 "2007-11-02T14:52:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 2, 2007, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-dell-desktops/243076/1 "2007-11-02T14:52:22Z")

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So I’m in the market for a new system for my house. I’ve always stayed clear of Dell computers. I’ve heard a bunch of dell hardware horror stories and the prices were never that good, so I just built my own machines.

There is a great machine I can assemble for $600 with a 19in wide screen monitor and free shipping.

It’s really tempting.

I’ve heard rumors that Dells use proprietary hardware and that you have to buy Dell memory/Power supplies/Drives because other manufactures equipment won’t work.

This this just total BS?