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Reviews of the Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer (Intel Core Duo E8400, 640GB HDD, 3GB)

  • 9.5

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 40441 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.

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  • 9.2

    pcworld.in

    By Aditya Nag | March 10, 2008

    Review Summary: A fantastic machine for a great price.

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  • 6.9

    custompc.co.uk

    By James Morris | February 26, 2008

    Review Summary: Compared with the massively pre-overclocked systems of two months ago, the XPS 420 was always going to struggle with Windows-based performance. Considering that Dell wants to sell thousands of PCs every week, it can't afford to spend time applying and tes

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  • 7.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Jon L Jacobi, | January 29, 2008

    Review Summary: Despite a few gripes, we like the Dell XPS 420, another solid desktop PC from Dell.

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  • 8.3

    pcworld.com

    By Jon L. Jacobi | January 28, 2008

    Review Summary: The XPS 420's midsize tower case--a stylish combination of glossy black plastic and silvery metal--conceals the unit's only real drawback: It has just one free drive bay. On the bright side, our test machine came with several options we rarely see: front-

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Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.

Part number: DXCWQJ1_5

General

  • Type Personal computer
  • Product Form Factor Mini tower
  • Built-in Devices LCD Customer Display
  • Width 7.4 in
  • Depth 17.7 in
  • Height 17.7 in
  • Weight 28 lbs
  • Desktop type Budget desktop system

Processor

  • Type Intel Core Duo E8400 / 3.0 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Max processors supported 1

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Installed Size 12 MB
  • Cache Per Processor 12 MB

Mainboard

  • Chipset type Intel X38 Express
  • Data bus speed 1333 MHz

RAM

  • Installed Size 3 GB / 8 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 + 1 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 5

Storage

  • Floppy drive type None
  • Hard Drive 1 x 640 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 PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Plug-in card
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3450
  • Installed Size 256 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 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 Gigabit Ethernet, 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, 2 ( 2 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 0 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x8, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express 2.0 x16, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 3 PCI
  • Interfaces 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire ( 1 in front ), 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 (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Storage - ESATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 8 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 Audio - SPDIF output - RCA, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - TOSLINK

Miscellaneous

  • Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

  • Power device type Power supply
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 425 Watt

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium w/ Digital Cable Support SP1
  • Software Microsoft Works 9.0, McAfee SecurityCenter (15 months subscription), 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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