Reviews of the Dell Inspiron 530
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CNET Review
The Good: Discrete graphics card has its own memory, so it won't steal from the system RAM; built-in Bluetooth.
The Bad: The Inspiron 530 was outperformed on a few tests by a system that costs $100 less.
The Bottom Line: PC vendors have very few tricks remaining to differentiate their systems from the competition, which makes the built-in Bluetooth in the Dell Inspiron 530 unique. There's little else that makes this system stand out, but if you need Bluetooth in your budget desktop, we can recommend no other.
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alaTest.com
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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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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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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pcadvisor.co.uk
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
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DDCGDA2
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor Tower
- Width 6.7 in
- Depth 17.1 in
- Height 14.3 in
- Weight 28 lbs
- Color Silver
- Desktop type Budget desktop system
Processor
- Type Intel Core Duo E2160 / 1.8 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Upgradability Upgradable
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 1 MB
- Cache Per Processor 1 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel G33 Express
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 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 1 GB
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 - S-ATA - 7200
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD+/-RW - Serial ATA
- CD / DVD read speed 16x
- CD / DVD write speed 16x
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type None
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 2400
- Installed Size 128 MB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
- Max Monitors Supported 2
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 Mouse, Keyboard
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) 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 2 ( 2 ) x PCI, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16
- Interfaces 2 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 4 in front ), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 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 Vista Home Premium
- Software Microsoft Works 9.0, McAfee SecurityCenter (Trial), Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - On-site, Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year
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
Card Reader
- Card reader 19 in 1 card reader
Product Photos
User Opinions
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