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Advantages: Cheap, simple to use
Disadvantages: Lack of power, poor expansion

...recently. This is where the Dell shows it's downside. As simple as it is, it provides very little workability for advanced users. After looking into the problem and attempting many fixes, I had no luck solving the problem - I could still watch no videos. The only solution would be to reinstall the operating system - something that is tricky on this computer, as no install disk is provided! I eventually resorted to acquiring my own install disk, ...
...the lack of expansion options. There are no true graphics slots (AGP or PCI-E), so the best dedicated graphics card I could fit was the nVidia 6200 PCI. This is a very basic card and does not allow games with advanced graphics to be played, which was a problem for me. There are no extra slots for further hard drives either. Overall, the system is very good for a basic user, particularly for families who require a simple, relatively cheap personal ... Read review

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: Excellent customer service, trusted name
Disadvantages: Dell dimension 3100 is very big and is a bit of an eye sore.

...before Xmas my new shiny Dell computer arrived at 7:30pm. I was really impressed. Now what did stike me at first was the weight of the boxes. Unfortunately, I bought this computer before the flat screen monitor became standard but the monitor provided is very good. But this, along with a large base unit, takes up a lot of space on my computer desk. I don't think this is as big an issue now. Now the good thing about Dell is the fact that they will ...
...the price a lot because Dell charge quite a lot for extra components. The computer did come with a range of basic software installed such as XP, MS Works, and a good CD writer package but, again extra software cost a lot more. Now this computer is fine if you want to surf the internet, write an email, play some music (although the stand soundcard isn't the best) but if you want to play some of the lastest games or use this as a multimedia computer ... Read review

Advantages: Fast 2GB RAM, Fast DL DVD Writer, Fast wireless adapter and fast hard drive
Disadvantages: Misadvertisement of graphics card in some cases.

This is an excellent PC; due to it's high specs and other reasons: The core 2 duo processor was top range on release The 2 GB RAM runs at DDR667 which was the fastest on release The DL DVD Writer is very fast and has light scribe It has a fast wireless adapter built in and also a TV tuner The 400GB Hard Drive is EXTREMELY FAST and QUIET; it has a burst speed of 200+ MB/S on the SATA 300 Interface It has 'easy to access' ports at front! However ... Read review

Advantages: Very Sleek, Full Of Extras And No Unsightly Wiring Everywhere
Disadvantages: Inefficient Cooling Due To Sleek Case, Possible unreliability Due To High Operating Temperatures

...although i must admit that hp were kind enough to replace its hard disk drive twice in less than a month. 5 stars for that HP! but really in my own personal opinion this machine is heavily overpriced considering its performance. although it does look nice its comes with windows vista home premium installed which makes light work of this pc's lack of resources. and not forgetting the temperature issue, i have at this very moment checked the temperates ...
...load, (ie, only running mozilla firefox and zonealarm security suite and windows obviously) This pc will sit quite comfortably at a CPU temperature of 64*c and a GPU temp 54*c. personally i wouldn't expect to see this high of temperature unless this machine had been heavily overclocked, but at stock speeds this is crazy. But there is a good side to my review... I must admit that this pc comes packed to the teeth with loads of extras. for one this ... Read review