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

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

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Product summary

The Dell Optiplex 740 Minitower Desktop Computer (AMD Athlon 1640B 80GB/1.0GB) is an Athlon-based, basic desktop PC.Compared to other value-oriented PCs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $355.This PC comes with 1.0 GB RAM, and a 80GB hard disk.

Specifications: Processor: AMD Athlon 1640B (2.7 GHz) ; RAM installed: 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM ; Hard drive: 80 GB Standard ; See full specs

Price range: $336.00 check prices

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 83

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews of Dell OptiPlex 740 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 58992 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
pcworld.com

Editors' rating: 77

Summary: The OptiPlex 740 is far from the fastest Vista system you can buy, but its innovative, quiet case design makes it a top choice among business systems, especially if noise reduction is a priority for your office

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CNET product brief

Description: The Dell Optiplex 740 Minitower Desktop Computer (AMD Athlon 1640B 80GB/1.0GB) is an Athlon-based, basic desktop PC.Compared to other value-oriented PCs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $355.This PC comes with 1.0 GB RAM, and a 80GB hard disk.

Pros: Also, this machine's Athlon based processor is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as graphics and multimedia.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A value-oriented 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.

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