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Sorry for the 2 recent topics but how long will this be good

Mar 17, 2005 8:06AM PST

Im looking at this Dell Inspiron 9300 that is only $1,300 after tax and S&H. What I want to know is how long will this be an average computer (For me at least. Right now Im using a emachines with 128MB RAM and I'm fine with it).

*Pentium M 1.6GHz
*256MB Nvidia GeForce 6800 GPU
*1 GB DDR SDRAM PC2700 (2x 512)
*17in. wxga 1440x900
*8x DVD drive (I don't burn CDs so not a problem)
*802.11b/g (I forgot the details)
*40GB HDD 5,200RPM
*Built in subwoofer (starts drooling).

Also how long do you think it will be able to play average games like Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 (not at full). I don't care about those fancy games like Doom III and HL2.

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