I am comparing two deals right now on a bidding site. Which one is better?:

Velocity E2230 Desktop C2D 2.67GHz 1GB 500GB DVDRW DL
Item Condition: Tested Working (See notes below)

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Manufacturer: VELOCITY MICRO
Mfg Item Number: E2230_1GB/500GB
Lot Number: 2042703
Quantity in this auction: 1

Original List Price: $2,199.99

Shipping and Handling: $37.00 *We can only ship this item to street addresses within the continental (48 states) USA.

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ITEM CONDITION (this specific item):

Functional Condition: Tested Working
Cosmetic Condition: Some fine scratches or minor scuffs
Testing Notes: This item is working. This item is not in the original box.
The item has been tested and appears to be in good working order.
NOTE: No operating system included

Memory: 1024MB
Processor Type and Speed: Intel Core2 Duo 2.67GHz
DVD: Standard
DVD+RW: Dual-Layer/LS
Video/Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
Sound Card: Nvidia MCP51
Ethernet: 10/100 MCP51
USB Ports: 6
Firewire Ports: 2
Media Reader Slots: 5-in-1
O/S Installed: None Installed, None Included
O/S License: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Hard Drive Capacity: 500GB
Items Included Items Included:
Desktop Computer
O/s License Key
Items NOT Included Items NOT included:
Power Cord
Keyboard
Mouse
Installed Operating System
O/s Installation Media
O/s Restore Partition
Applications / Drivers Disc(s)
User Documentation


Velocity E2055 Desktop C2D 3.16GHz 1.5GB 500GB DVDRW
Item Condition: Tested Working (See notes below)

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Manufacturer: VELOCITY MICRO
Mfg Item Number: E2055 1.5GB
Lot Number: 2148301
Quantity in this auction: 1

Original List Price: $1,599.99

Shipping and Handling: $37.00 *We can only ship this item to street addresses within the continental (48 states) USA.

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SALES TAXES will be charged for shipments to ALL STATES
ITEM CONDITION (this specific item):

Functional Condition: Tested Working
Cosmetic Condition: Some fine scratches or minor scuffs
Testing Notes: This item is working. This item is in the original box.
The item has been tested and appears to be in good working order.
NOTE: The hard drive has been cleared of all data the DoD (Department of Defense) 5220 22-M method for the removal of all previous data.

The Included Operating System is not Installed.
There is no Wireless Antenna included.

Memory: 1.5GB
Processor Type and Speed: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz
DVD: -ROM Drive
DVD+RW: /-RW Dual Layer
Video/Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 3850 256MB
Sound Card: 82801IB High Definition
Ethernet: Integrated 10/100/1000
USB Ports: 6
Firewire Ports: 2
Media Reader Slots: 15-in-1
O/S Installed: Not Installed
O/S License: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
O/S Restore CD
Hard Drive Capacity: 500GB
Wireless Networking: Realtek 802.11b/g wireless
Items Included:
desktop computer
power cord
keyboard
mouse
o/s license key
o/s installation media
original box
Items NOT Included:
installed operating system
o/s restore partition
applications / drivers disc(s)
user documentation

The GTS, but it would help to know exactly which one as there are a couple of versions. G92 or G80? G80 would be better than a 3850, a G92 version would be WAY better than a 3850.
The second system is overall a better system. e8500 and 1.5 gig of memory is a big definet plus over the first system.
However, the 3850 256 meg video card is pretty weak, not at all fitting with the rest of the hardware, if you are a gamer.

Thanks for the reply.

So I would be better off getting the system with the 3850 for now, selling the 3850 card, and buying an 8800 for it, correct?

If I were doing this buy, that is what I would do. And I would get one of the new ATI 4850's.

I didn't see the hd 3850 on the vga chart

Plus since they started using the new format/interface/layout for the website and charts, the charts are much harder to use than before, IMO xD

I noticed that the system is called a Velocity "Micro". Does this mean that the motherboard and case and very small and they will present the same upgrading problems that my Dell had?

I would say e8500. i did get you about "velocity".
http://www.blueunplugged.com/c.aspx?c=38181