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Reviews of the Dell Inspiron 518 Desktop Computer (Intel Core 2 Quad 320GB HDD, 2GB)

  • 7.2

    CNET Review

    July 31, 2008

    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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  • 9.3

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | July 5, 2009

    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

    By Jon L. Jacobi | March 18, 2009

    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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  • 7.5

    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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  • 8.2

    pcworld.com

    By Jon L. Jacobi | October 29, 2008

    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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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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