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Release date June 26, 2007 June 26, 2007
The Bottom Line Dell's first desktops to carry the Inspiron name look good, inside and out. With a huge range of available components and two equally attractive cases, mainstream consumers ought to be able to find a config that meets their budget, tastes, and computing needs. 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. This off-the-shelf version of the Dell Studio Desktop reminds us of a classic Dell computer. This system is faster and better equipped than its competition, and at a better price. You can certainly get away with a cheaper everyday PC, but this one is a bargain among lower midrange desktops.
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Features
Graphics ControllerIntegrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
PCI Express x16 - ATI Radeon HD3650 - 256 MB
PCI Express x16 - ATI Radeon HD 4350 512MB - 512 MB
Storage RemovableNone
None
None
Floppy DriveNone
None
None
Optical Storage (2nd)None
None
None
Storage ControllerSerial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
TypePersonal computer
Personal computer
Personal computer
Hard Drive (2nd)- None
- None
- None
Memory Allocation TechnologyDynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
PrinterNone
None
None
Optical StorageDVD?RW
DVD?RW
DVD?RW
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Hard Drive (3rd)Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
RAM3 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
6 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM
Cache Memory1 MB L2 cache
1 MB L2 cache
4 MB L2 cache
Dimensions (WxDxH)3.9 in x 17.1 in x 14.3 in
6.7 in x 17.1 in x 14.3 in
6.7 in x 17.1 in x 14.3 in
OS ProvidedMicrosoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
Processor1 x Intel Pentium Dual Core E5200 / 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core )
1 x Intel Pentium Dual Core E2200 / 2.2 GHz ( Dual-Core )
1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 / 2.33 GHz ( Quad-Core )
Hard Drive1 x 500 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
1 x 320 GB - Standard - S-ATA
1 x 750 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
Weight22 lbs
28 lbs
24.9 lbs
Product DescriptionDell Inspiron 530s - Pentium Dual Core E5200 2.5 GHz - 17 TFT active matrix
Dell Inspiron 530 - Pentium Dual Core E2200 2.2 GHz
Dell Studio Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33 GHz
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
Info unavailable
Card ReaderInfo unavailable19 in 1 card reader
15 in 1 card reader
Product Form FactorSlim tower
Mini tower
Mini tower
CommunicationsNone
None
None
Audio OutputSound card - 7.1 channel surround
Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
Cache Per Processor1 MB
1 MB
4 MB
MonitorDELL SE198WFP - LCD display - 17 - TFT active matrix
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