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| The Bottom Line | The Dimension C521 is significant because it's one of the first Dell PCs to include an AMD processor, and Dell uses it to good effect. Unfortunately, that doesn't save this system from Dell's failure to incorporate any of the virtues of a modern space-saving PC. | Dell's Dimension E521 doesn't have many bells and whistles, but a powerful dual-core AMD processor lends it unexpected performance and strong bang for the buck. Its speed, Vista Home Premium's Media Center functions, and multiple storage options make this a strong PC for archiving and showing off your digital media. | PC vendors have very few tricks remaining to differentiate their systems from the competition, which makes the built-in Bluetooth in the Dell Inspiron 530 unique. There's little else that makes this system stand out, but if you need Bluetooth in your budget desktop, we can recommend no other. | With so many systems on the market that have planted their home-theater flags deeply in the living room rug, Dell's noncommittal XPS 210 feels too much like it's trying to please everyone. The addition of Intel's Core 2 Duo chips helps overall performance, but in general, this small-scale desktop needs more than a new brain to keep up with the competition. | Dell may not have the most bang for the buck in its new, trim Inspiron 531S, but it offers more options than the competition in this new, small-scale Windows desktop. For systems in its slimmed down class, we recommend it. For budget PCs in general, you can find a better deal if you shop around. |
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| Graphics Controller | Info unavailable |
ATI Mobility RADEON X1300PRO - 256 MB |
PCI Express x16 - ATI Radeon HD 2400 - 128 MB |
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - 128 MB |
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 |
| Storage Removable | Info unavailable |
None |
None |
None |
Info unavailable |
| TV Tuner Type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
None |
None |
Info unavailable |
| Optical Storage (2nd) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
None |
None |
Info unavailable |
| Floppy Drive | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
None |
None |
Info unavailable |
| Storage Controller | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 ) |
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 ) ; IDE |
Info unavailable |
| Hard Drive (2nd) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
- None |
- None |
Info unavailable |
| Type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Personal computer |
Personal computer |
Info unavailable |
| Memory Allocation Technology | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 |
Info unavailable |
| Printer | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
None |
None |
Info unavailable |
| Optical Storage |
DVD-ROM |
DVD-ROM |
DVD+/-RW |
CD-RW/ DVD Combo |
DVD?RW |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
1 year warranty |
2 years warranty |
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| RAM |
1 GB |
2 GB DDR II SDRAM |
2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300 |
1 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300 |
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM |
| Cache Memory | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
1 MB L2 cache |
2 MB L2 cache |
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