Dell OptiPlex 740 Minitower Desktop Computer (AMD Athlon 1640B 80GB/1GB)

Description: This configuration of the Dell OptiPlex 740 is an Athlon-based, basic desktop PC.Compared to other basic PCs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $335.This PC comes with 1.0 GB RAM, and a 80GB hard drive.

Pros: Also, this machine's Athlon based CPU is quick enough to handle demanding applications, such as database and development software.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A budget PC, suited for basic computing tasks, such as word processing, e-mail, and web browsing.This unit's product line was designed for large business use.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this PC has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to CPU speed, the price of a value-oriented desktops with similar speed is about 40% higher.

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

• General

• Type Personal computer
• Recommended Use Small business, Corporate business
• Product Form Factor Mini tower
• Width 7.3 in
• Depth 17.3 in
• Height 16.3 in
• Weight 27.1 lbs
• Desktop type Budget desktop system

• Processor

• Type AMD Athlon 1640B / 2.7 GHz
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Installed Qty 1
• Max processors supported 1

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Installed Size 512 KB
• Cache Per Processor 512 KB

• Mainboard

• Chipset type NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S / nForce 430

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards RoHS
• Min operating temperature 50 °F
• Max operating temperature 95 °F
• Operating humidity range 20 - 80%

• RAM

• Installed Size 1.0 GB / 8 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - Non-ECC
• Memory Speed 667 MHz
• Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
• Configuration Features 1 x 512 MB

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm - DataBurst Cache
• Hard Drive (2nd) None
• Hard Drive (3rd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type None

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Graphics Controller

• Type Integrated
• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S
• Max Allocated RAM Size 512 MB
• Max Monitors Supported 2

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Sound output mode Stereo
• Speaker(s) None

• Keyboard

• Keyboard interface USB

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Mouse

• Mouse interface USB
• Mouse features Scroll

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Audio Input

• Type None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - Integrated
• Ethernet Controller(s) Broadcom BCM5754
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 2 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 2 ) x PCI - Full-height, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 - Full-height, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1 - Full-height, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - Socket AM2, 4 ( 3 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin
• Interfaces 7 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front )

• Printer

• Type None

• Miscellaneous

• Compliant Standards RoHS
• Pricing Type Not for resale

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power provided 305 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided FreeDOS
• Software Drivers & Utilities

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years - On-site

• 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