Manufacturer: Dell, Inc. Part number: BPCWCTN
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Product Summary
Dell OptiPlex 740 Minitower Desktop Computer (AMD Athlon 1640B 80GB/1GB)
price range: $336.00
Read moreProduct brief
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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Specifications
- 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
Manufacturer info
- Dell, Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.dell.com/
- Address: One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX. 78682
- Phone: (800) 274-3355
- Email: LB_Order_Questions@dell.com



