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Design: 8.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 6.0
Service and support: 8.0
Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 19 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DXCWQC1
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CNET editors' review
Dell XPS 420
price range: $1,037.00
Dell's new XPS 420 offers almost all of the latest in PC-based digital-video capability, as well as a few unique features you won't find elsewhere. The default configuration fares poorly against the other new PCs, but if you're willing to spend money on upgrades, you can turn this system into a powerful digital-media nerve center.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 19 reviews
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7 out of 9 people found this review helpful
"Corrections to other reviews"
by eyeej on December 13, 2007
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9 out of 15 people found this review helpful
"...and I used to recommned Dell products"
by KJRatliff on November 27, 2007
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"Very disappointed by lack of stability, and Windows Media Center"
by datilson on December 23, 2007
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5 out of 10 people found this review helpful
by CompX78 on October 26, 2007
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Great Computer for the Money & for Future Upgrade Capabilities"
by jayawhy on February 6, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
- Part Number: DXCWQC1
General
- Platform Technology Intel VIIV Technology
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor Mini tower
- Built-in Devices SideShow LCD Display
- Width 7.4 in
- Depth 17.8 in
- Height 18 in
- Weight 41 lbs
- System type Personal computer
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Upgradability Upgradable
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 8 MB
- Cache Per Processor 8 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel X38 Express
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR II SDRAM
- Memory speed 800 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC800
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
- RAM features Two DDR channels
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
- Type 3 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 320 GB - Standard - S-ATA - 7200 - DataSafe
- Hard Drive (2nd) 1 x 320 GB - Standard
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type BD-RE - Serial ATA
- CD / DVD read speed 16X
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
- Display (projector) diagonal size 20
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type Digital and analog TV
- Video input Video capture adapter
- Analog TV system NTSC
- Digital TV reception ATSC
- High definition TV functionality Yes
- Radio tuner type FM radio
- Video capture interface Composite video, S-Video
- Multimedia functionality features Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor 256MB nVidia GeForce 8600 GTS
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM
- 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
Input Device
- Type Keyboard, Mouse
Keyboard
- Keyboard connectivity Wireless
- Keyboard interface Bluetooth
Mouse
- Mouse connectivity Wireless
- Mouse interface Bluetooth
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 2 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x8, 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x1, 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 Storage - ESATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA, 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 Display / video - S-video output, 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, 2 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
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Vista Home Premium
- Software Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security (15 months), Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site
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- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
Card Reader
- Card reader Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards RS-MMC, CompactFlash Card type II, MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash Card type I, Memory Stick Pro, MiniSD, SmartMedia Card, Microdrive, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, XD-Picture Card
Product series
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Price: $1,037.00
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4 GHz), 2 GB DDR II SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, 20, Vista Home Premium, Mini tower, 800 MHz, Core 2 Quad, 1 year warranty, Personal computer, 256 MB
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Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer (Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450, 500GB HDD, 3GB RAM)
Price: $1,199.00
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 (2.66 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium w/ Digital Cable Support SP1, Mini tower, 667 MHz, Core 2 Quad, 1 year warranty, Personal computer, 128 MB
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Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer (Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450, 500GB HDD, 4GB RAM)
Price: $1,249.00
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 (2.66 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium w/ Digital Cable Support SP1, Mini tower, 667 MHz, Core 2 Quad, 1 year warranty, Personal computer, 128 MB
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Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer (Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450, 320GB HDD, 4GB RAM)
Price: $1,199.00
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 (2.66 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium w/ Digital Cable Support SP1, Mini tower, 667 MHz, Core 2 Quad, 1 year warranty, Personal computer, 128 MB
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Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer (Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450, 320GB HDD, 3GB RAM)
Price: $1,149.00
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 (2.66 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium w/ Digital Cable Support SP1, Mini tower, 667 MHz, Core 2 Quad, 1 year warranty, Personal computer, 128 MB
Manufacturer info
- Dell, Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.dell.com/
- Address: One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX. 78682
- Phone: (800) 274-3355
- Email: LB_Order_Questions@dell.com
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