Reviews of the Dell Inspiron 530 Desktop Computer (Intel Celeron 450, 320GB HDD, 2GB)
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CNET Review
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The Bottom Line: Dell's first desktops to carry the Inspiron name look good, inside and out. With a huge range of available components and two equally attractive cases, mainstream consumers ought to be able to find a config that meets their budget, tastes, and computing needs.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 66198 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The Dell Inspiron 530/2583 might be considerably slower than the other systems here, but it costs a whopping £70 less, is perfect for novice users - and there is some room for upgrades later on.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: While the Dell Inspiron 530 is a capable system for tackling home tasks (as well as some multimedia apps), there are better value systems that offer more.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Show your colors with one of our customizable Inspiron notebooks. Go Anywhere Wireless options for advanced mobility. Experience Life in Hi-Def with multiple entertainment features....
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DDCWDA1
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor Mini tower
- Width 6.7 in
- Depth 17.1 in
- Height 14.3 in
- Weight 28 lbs
- Desktop type Budget desktop system
Processor
- Type Intel Celeron 450 / 2.2 GHz
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 512 KB
- Cache Per Processor 512 KB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel G33 Express
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 50 °F
- Max operating temperature 95 °F
- Operating humidity range 20 - 80%
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory Speed 667 MHz
- Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
- Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
- Features Two DDR channels
- Configuration Features 2 x 512 MB
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 320 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- 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.
Graphics Controller
- Type Integrated
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 224 MB
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s) None
Keyboard
- Keyboard interface USB
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Mouse
- Mouse technology Optical
- Mouse interface USB
Telecom
- Modem None
Audio Input
- Type None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
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, 1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 2 ( 2 ) x PCI, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1
- Interfaces 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 4 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - 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 Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Printer
- Type None
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 Basic Service Pack 1
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 9.0, McAfee SecurityCenter (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - On-site, Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7
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