512MB MEMORY 1 MODULE F/ DELL DIMENSION XPS GEN 5 NS

Advantages: Good price, neat design, reliable, excellent capacity and great performance
Disadvantages: None

...) Timing Reference: 2-3-2-6-1 at +2.6V Edge aligned data output, center aligned data input Auto & Self refresh, 7.8us refresh interval(8K/64ms refresh) Serial presence detect with EEPROM High Performance Heat Spreader PCB : Height 1.250" (34.75mm), double sided component Dimension ---------------- Width: 5.250" (133.35mm) Height: 1.250" (34.75mm) Thickness: 0.150" (3.81mm) Performance ------------------ Clock Cycle Time (tCK): 5ns (min.) / 10ns (max.) Row Cycle Time (tRC): 55ns (min.) Refresh Row Cycle Time (tRFC): 65ns (min.) Row Active Time (tRAS): 40ns (min.) / 100,000ns (max.) Power (IDD0): 3.744 W (operating) UL Rating: 94 V - 0 Operating Temperature: 0o C to 70o C Storage Temperature: -55o C to +150o C I don't have a program that tests Memory performance and such, but I can tell you that I used to have two 256 MB PC2100, DDR266 (133... Read review

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Advantages: Extremely fast, large hard drive and memory capacity, looks cool
Disadvantages: Big

...Dell is one of the most popular companies for computers, and this pc is just an example of what makes them one of the biggest companies. The XPS range is mainly for gamers because of the memory and speed. But it is capable of doing many tasks at once without freezing so there is no reason to not buy this if your not a frequent pc gamer. The design is outstanding and is very futuristic (but that is not what everyone looks for in a computer but it is a plus). The core duo processor is the fastest around and this is mainly what drives this computer to be capable of high speed and exceptional reliability. The system also has a dvd/cd,R-RW double layer drive which is also the latest technology, so you can burn cd's and dvd's endlessly. You can also watch movies with optimum quality because of the speed of the computer. The size is quite... Read review

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Advantages: Quick and powerfull
Disadvantages: Heavy

...A good looking computer that will appeal to the serious gamer. Though at the price it will be above the young gamer it is aimed at. The alien lighting is novel for the first few minutes but is soon turned off. the sound is excellent but running fans can take a lot of the sound effect away. Memory is good and I upgraded to 1 Gig. Loaded software I found to be a real bum bare and feel Dell should only load the basic software and the option should be there for any other programs to be available on a disc for the user should they want it. The notebook is a bit heavy and not very portable. I find it useful as a small desktop machine. The price is its largest downfall and the need to pay extra for blue tooth a real robbery from Dell as a USB dongle is cheaper than a loaded option. At this price it should be included. The many USB ports... Read review

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