Dell Inspiron 537 ST Desktop Computer (Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300, 500GB HDD, 4GB)

Description: This configuration of the Dell Inspiron 537 is a Core 2 Quad-based, consumer level computer.Compared to other mainstream desktop computers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $730.This desktop comes with 4 GB RAM, and a 640GB hard disk.

Pros: Has a 20.0 screen.This is larger than the average desktop computer on the market today, but is to be expected for a desktop computer of this price.Also, the 640GB hard drive installed on this machine is bigger when compared to the average desktop.However, the Core 2 Quad based CPU installed on this machine is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as digital video.

Cons: Integrated graphics controllers that rely on shared video memory tend to trade performance for price.

Suitability: A general-purpose desktop computer, suited for basic computing, plus digital photo sorting, audio appreciation, and entertainment applications.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this desktop computer has great features for the money.However, this desktop combines fast processing with plenty of storage.If you were to judge strictly by CPU speed, however, the price of a mainstream PCs with similar speed is about 40% higher.

Suggestions: Check to make sure that an AGP or PCIe slot is available if you plan to upgrade to a stand-alone graphics card.

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• Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
• Part Number: DDDWRA4

• General

• Desktop type Budget desktop system

• Processor

• Type Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300 / 2.6 GHz

• RAM

• Installed Size 4 GB
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM

• Storage

• Hard Drive 500 GB - 7200 rpm

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW
• CD / DVD read speed 16X

• Graphics Controller

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Integrated Intel GMA x4500 Graphics

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

Dell, Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.dell.com/
• Address: One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX. 78682
• Phone: (800) 274-3355
• Email: LB_Order_Questions@dell.com