Reviews of the Dell Inspiron 518 Desktop Computer (Intel Core 2 Quad 320GB HDD, 2GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: Useful, USB-port-equipped device tray on top of the unit; strong price performance.
The Bad: No 64-bit Windows option; no Blu-ray, Draft N Wi-Fi, or other higher-end configuration options.
The Bottom Line: Dell's Inspiron 518 is the latest in a long line of utilitarian, midrange Windows PCs. We wish Dell offered a bit more flexibility with its configuration, as well as a 64-bit Windows option, but for a straightforward PC, this is one of the more powerful systems for the dollar.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 58724 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
pcworld.ca
Review Summary: Performance aside, this Inspiron looks nicer than the MicroFlex, with clever design flourishes such as a recessed storage tray area on the top of the system. That tray adds two easily accessible USB ports to the two on the face of the unit. The Dell's ...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: All in all, the Inspiron 518 is a strong system with a nice mix of performance, bundled software, and smart design
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: All in all, the Inspiron 518 is a strong system with a nice mix of performance, bundled software, and smart design
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DDCGOA4
General
- Type Personal computer
- Recommended Use Home use
- Product Form Factor Mini tower
- Width 6.7 in
- Depth 17.1 in
- Height 14.9 in
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.33 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 6 MB
- Cache Per Processor 6 MB ( 2 x 3MB (3MB per core pair) )
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel G33 Express
- Data bus speed 1333 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory speed 667 MHz
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
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 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 - DataBurst Cache
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) 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.
Graphics Controller
- Type Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3450
- Installed Size 256 MB
- Digital Video Standard High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s) Dell AX210, 2 x Right / left channel
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Mouse
- Mouse technology Optical
- Mouse interface USB
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking DDR2 SDRAM Dell Inspiron 518 Desktop Computer Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q8200 (4MB - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ( 1 ) x Flex Bay - Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Processor, 4 Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16, 4 ( 3 ) x Expansion slot
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 front, 2 top ), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - 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-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x Display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
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 Premium Service Pack 1
- Software Microsoft Works 9.0, McAfee SecurityCenter (30 days subscription)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 3.7
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
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