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Reviews of the Dell Inspiron 530 Desktop Computer (Intel Celeron 450, 320GB HDD, 2GB RAM)

  • No Rating

    CNET Review

    June 26, 2007

    The Good:

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    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.

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  • 9.5

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 12, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 54/100. Comparing these reviews to 35392 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.

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  • 6.0

    pcmag.com

    Review Summary: While the Dell Inspiron 530 is a capable system for tackling home tasks (as well as some multimedia apps), there are better value systems that offer more.

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  • No Rating

    digitaltrends.com

    Review Summary: Show your colors with one of our customizable Inspiron notebooks. Go Anywhere Wireless options for advanced mobility. Experience Life in Hi-Def with multiple entertainment features....

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  • 7.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Paul Monckton | June 19, 2008

    Review Summary: The Dell Inspiron 530/1142 has its perks. As well as its multitasking capabilities, it comes with an enormous storage capacity of 965GB and a TV tuner. Its 20in AOC monitor is also a decent component, providing considerably more desktop space than the Ecl

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Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.

Part number: DDCWDA1_4

General

  • Type Personal computer
  • Product Form Factor Tower
  • Width 6.7 in
  • Depth 17.1 in
  • Height 14.3 in
  • Weight 28 lbs
  • Desktop type Budget desktop system

Processor

  • Type Intel Celeron 450 / 2.2 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 Intel G33 Express
  • Data bus speed 800 MHz

RAM

  • Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM
  • Memory speed 667 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
  • RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
  • RAM features Two DDR channels
  • RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB

Environmental Parameters

  • Min operating temperature 50 ?F
  • Max operating temperature 95 ?F
  • Operating humidity range 20 - 80%

Storage Controller

  • Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
  • Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
  • Storage controller interface channel qty 4
  • RAID level RAID 1

Storage

  • Floppy drive type None
  • Hard Drive 1 x 320 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200
  • Hard Drive (2nd) None

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD?RW - Serial ATA
  • CD / DVD read speed 16X

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • Type None

Storage Removable

  • Type None

Monitor

  • Monitor Type None.

Multimedia Functionality

  • TV tuner type None

Graphics Controller

  • Type Integrated
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
  • Max Allocated RAM Size 224 MB

Audio Output

  • Type Sound card - Integrated
  • Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
  • Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
  • Speaker(s) None

Input Device

  • Type Keyboard, Mouse

Keyboard

  • Keyboard interface USB

Mouse

  • Mouse technology Optical
  • Mouse interface USB

Audio Input

  • Type None

Telecom

  • Modem None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter - Integrated
  • Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

Printer

  • Type None

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 2 ( 2 ) x PCI
  • Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 4 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front )

Power

  • Power device type Power supply
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 300 Watt

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1
  • Software Microsoft Works 9.0, McAfee SecurityCenter (Trial), Drivers & Utilities

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - On-site

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.5
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3

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Dell Inspiron 530 Desktop Computer (Intel Celeron 450, 320GB HDD, 2GB RAM)

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