Reviews of the Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer (Intel Core Duo E8400, 640GB HDD, 3GB)
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alaTest.com
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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custompc.co.uk
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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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: Despite a few gripes, we like the Dell XPS 420, another solid desktop PC from Dell.
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pcworld.com
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-
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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