Desktops & Servers > Intel Celeron D Desktops & Servers > Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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: great memory storage
Disadvantages: high price

ive had this pc for 2 weeks now and i thhink now its time to tell you the qaulity inside this small compact piece of equipment.First of all i have to say the looks are amaing on this thing.I love the flat scrren design and the mory it holds for the capacity of it.with its 68 gb mamory this is definetly a top seller.I love these kind of items which have the capability of taking over the world!!smooth and sllek this is a wonderfullty designed items ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap enough to upgrade
Disadvantages: Low RAM

...to plug something in. The Acer case however has both 4 USB ports and the Mic / headphone sockets located more towards the centre. This makes a lot easier whether the tower is located above or below desk. SOFTWARE ########## The PC comes pre-loaded with Windows XP. This is again a reflection on the price paid. If required however, the PC is fully Vista ready. Although the PC will run Vista without any hardware upgrades necessary, a memory upgrade ...
...meets the basic specification required for Vista. Additional software includes NTI for burning a variety of CD formats, and Power DVD. Also supplied is Norton Anti-virus, however this is only a limited time edition and you will be required to pay to renew subscription after a six month period. Personally although Norton has improved slightly, it is still a very resource hungry piece of software and there are other better programmes on the market. ... Read review

Advantages: fast, good quality less expensive
Disadvantages: uptill now non ,its been a7 yrs

I'm not a computer expert and I'm writing about my experience while using the PC .I would not be able to tell u any thing about its hard ware . Its brilliant in usage, I have two different PCs but I do not fined any fault in this one even after 7 yrs. It is working properly and when we compare the price I really find it cheaper then other branded computers. I'm very happy with the performance. Along with windows xp it is great fun .Down load speed ...
...famous product available in market. Most of all one can install lots of programmes as mammary space is quite good so I have down loaded hundreds of photos, some movie clips, chess game for my father -in law, also other games for my children, and songs but still have sufficient space left to support the speed of computer. I am very happy by its over all performance . ... Read review

Advantages: Industry standard, good support, solid
Disadvantages: Doesn't like non-hp parts, develops noise

...the Celeron version and £400ish for the Pentium 4 version (I'd go with the P4). Support is very good from HP. When buying one from an HP Authorised dealer you will get a years onsite warrantee. Overall, this is a good PC and you won't have many problems. ... Read review