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Advantages: Well ventilated, easy to work on, has pci-express
Disadvantages: To much crap installed on initial boot, inadequate power supply.

I was strapped for cash but needed a newer system so after some searching and weighing other systems I chose the E520, I opted for the 2.8 ghz Pentium D since the new core duo's only cost more than anything. Once I got it i threw in a new video card. Here was the only problem i ran into with the whole system. There was only a 305 watt power supply, yeah 305, not 350. The thing is it has pretty good ventilation and space internally so I'm going to ... Read review

Advantages: Top quality computer, with a fantastic customer service department
Disadvantages: Absolutely none!

...the future. I contacted Dell Support about the change in delivery date and I have not been treated to such excellent customer service for a very long time. After initially logging the problem, they put my order into priority (the reason for delay was a shortage of monitors) and I was called by the same person on a number of occasions to both update me on the order status and after I received the computer to check that I was happy with the product. ... Read review

Advantages: no crashing, fast, reliable
Disadvantages: bulky as far as storing the harddrive

...say after I purchase my Dell Dimension I was extremely excited, not only because I had purchased a new computer but because of the quality of computer I received as well. In today's world, it is a necessity to have a computer, and needless to say that is what we all have a problem finding, a computer that suits all those needs, not just some of them. I have definitely found one. Since my purchase, I haven't had any problems at all. I would recommend ... 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: Excellent bulid quality, reliable and come with a 3 year warranty
Disadvantages: Takes 7 working days for the product to be delivered from purchase date

...a blown power supply, which Dell replaced the following day under the warranty and the second being a fault motherboard, again this was fixed the following day. The customer service and technical support Dell provide is second to none. Dell are produmentatly an irish company so there are no problems with language barriers as with some technical support departments. After both faults Dell contacted me to ask if the repair had been to my saisfaction ...
...occasion I wouldnt is is you are wanting a workstation to play games on, there are other machines from Dell's range which are more suited. As a final note my only criticsm is that Dell workstations are preinstalled with a lot of trial software that you may wish to remove. ... Read review