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Advantages: Small, quiet, fast boot times
Disadvantages: Not for dedicated gamers

...we probably have about 2000 Dell PCs situated across all sites. I have had the Optiplex GX520 for almost a year now without any problem of any description. Mine is primarily used for writing software with Visual Studio and writing database code in MS SQL Server which affects millions of rows of data. These applications would really test the machine to the limits but how would it perform? As this machine was bought as part of a batch, the price paid ...
...mark if buying from the Dell website. -- Looks -- The Optiplex comes in Dells standard black coloured case. On the front there is a DVD Rom / CDRW drive and a floppy disk drive (which is a rarity these days, mine has never been used). Add to this 2 USB2 ports, a headphone socket and a microphone socket and it soon becomes apparent that you can perform most functions you will need to without even getting to the back of the PC. On the back of the ... Read review

Advantages: Good Specs, Good vaule
Disadvantages: Small Size means you can't upgrade as much

Introduction The Dell Dimension which Retails for around £279.99 when i brought it is a Dual Core Computer with 1GB RAM & Windows Vista Home Premium. The Computer is in a Low profile case which restricts the upgrades as there are only a few Low Profile upgrades. Processor Power The Dell Demension C521 Comes with the AMD Athlon 64X2 4000+ which is Clocked at 2.0Ghz but as of the dual Core it can reach speeds of up to 4.0Ghz.. Ram The Dell Demension ...
...Other The Dell Demension Uses a Powerfull 250GB Serial ATA Harddrive and DVD-RW with a Memory Card reader which can take up to 16 Memory Cards. Good Points The Good Points is the Size of the Machine but this is ideal if you have no room or a small space. The Other Good points are is that it comes with Built in Graphics which are 128MB. Bad Points The bad points are again the Size. The problem with the Size of the Machine is that it is very hard ... Read review

Advantages: Great value
Disadvantages: N/A

...Provided / Type: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Storage Hard Drive / Capacity: 250 Processor / Type: Intel Xeon Processor / Clock Speed: 1,86 RAM / Installed Size: 2048 System / Type: Personal Computer Optical Storage / Type: DVD-ROM / CD-RW Manufacturer: Dell ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, reliable and effiecent
Disadvantages: none to notice

...Bought over from the dell website but since seen cheaper on ebay, amazon etc ...bought monitor serparately as my'n just came with a key board. Looks good and has performed all functions well, have not used the cd parts much though. Mainly used for broadband/internet and for home working, its on most of the time for both me and my addicted 41/2 year old, who learns skills on cbeebies - so it must be relatively tough! Not sure about manufacturer ... Read review

Advantages: Super Quiet and very small
Disadvantages: Not found any yet

...easy to use, then this Dell would be good for you too. For those who are more technical than me though some of the specs are as follows: OptiPlex GX520 - Intel Pentium - CPU 2.80GHz 504MB RAM Hardware: HL-DT-ST CDRW/DVD Drive, and 3.5 Floppy Drive 80GB (7, 200rpm) SATA Hard Drive Internal Dell Business Audio Speaker The only thing that took some getting used to is that the DVD/CD drawer is on it's side and at first putting CDs etc in was not ...
..."tower" - you can place it on it's side and then your draw would be in the usual position! Also I did not much like the sound through the internal speaker so bought two external speakers. These were easy to connect and inexpensive and the sound is now fine. Some of the USB ports are located on the front of the system which makes life easier - especially since I download pics from my camera on a regular basis. I would definitely recommend this PC. ... Read review