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Dell Inspiron 530 Desktop PC

General Information

Dell Inspiron 530 desktop PC is meant for home users. This is a budget computer with pretty decent features. It includes a high end graphics card, powerful processor and enough memory for games and video. Dell Inspiron 530 is available in steel and silver combination.

Hard Drive and RAM Capacity

These desktop computers supports up to 2 hard drives. The maximum capacity it supports is 750GB. The hard drives have features like Dell data safe and RAID 0. The performance of the drive is faster and your data will be safe.

Dell Inspiron 530 gaming desktop computer uses Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM technology that improves performance and reduces power consumption. The system supports a maximum of 4GB RAM which runs at a speed of 800MHz.

Processor

Dell Inspiron 530 can be built with a range of Intel processors. The processors are ideal for today’s multitasking environment and reduces lag while running applications. The processors range includes

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6550 (2.33GHz, 1333MHz, 4MB cache)
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8200 (2.66GHz, 1333MHz, 6MB cache)
• Intel Pentium dual-core processor Q6600 (2.40GHz, 1066MHz, 8MB cache)
• Intel Celeron Processor 430 (1.80GHz, 512 L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Intel Pentium dual-core processor E2180 (2.00GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E4600 (2.40GHz, 800MHz, 2MB cache)
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8300 (2.80GHz, 1333MHz, 6MB cache)

Monitor Type and size

Dell Inspiron 530 intel desktop PC is shipped with Dell’s latest generation flat panel monitors available in 17” to 24” sizes. You can enjoy terrific depth, bright, rich colours, and dark blacks, plus high resolution images with these display units.

Media Drives

The following optical drive options are available with Dell Inspiron 530

• DVD+/-RW drive
• DVD/CDRW combination drive
• Blu-Ray RW drive
• Blu-Ray ROM drive

Video card

Dell desktop PC is powered with an integrated NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS Turbocache and upgradeable graphics options that provide high resolution and clarity for gaming and graphics and video. Also you can upgrade the video card to a digital TV tuner and use Windows Media Centre to record, watch and rewind live television. The video card’s that are compatible with the machine are

• 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8300GS Turbocache graphics card
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 (Intel GMA X3000)
• 128MB ATI  RadeonTM  HD 2400 Pro graphics card
• 256MB ATI  RadeonTM  HD 2600 XT graphics card
• 256MB ATI  RadeonTM  HD 3650 graphic card

Sound Card and speaker System

This desktop comes with a built-in HDA 7.1 channel surround-sound audio card that delivers crisp clear sound for MP3s, movies, games and video chat. Also you have an optional SoundBlaster, XFi, XtremeMusic card for THX digital home theatre surround sound. The sound cards that are compatible with the systems are

• Integrated Sound Blaster  Audigy  ADVANCED HD software
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer PCI Soundcard
• Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio

The speakers supplied with the box is dell 2.1 with 30 watts output.

Ports

This desktop computer comes with the following external ports

• Video: 1 DVI, VGA and 1 S-Video (with add-in PCI-Express video card)
• IEEE 1394 (optional): 1 6-pin serial connector
• USB: 10 ports (4 Front, 4 back) + 2 internal
• Audio: Six back-panel connectors for line-in, line-out, microphone, rear surround, side surround, two front-panel connectors for headphones/microphone, integrated 7.1 channel sound
• Network: Integrated 10/100 network interface

Operating System

Dell Inspiron 530 desktop Computer has the following range of operating systems that you can choose to install on your computer.

• Genuine Windows Vista  Ultimate
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
• Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
• Genuine Windows XP Professional

Warranty

The product comes with 1yr In-Home Service with Parts + Labour.

NEC VL260 Desktop PC

NEC launched their latest slim tower and stylish NEC POWERMATE VL260 Desktop PC, which has a range of unique features. This new Black coloured PC developed by NEC has been mainly recommended for corporate business or small business. Hard drive capacity of this desktop PC is 80GB and hard drive type used is Serial ATA-300 which has a speed of 7200 rpm. It has a 3.5” floppy drive with a 1.44MB floppy.

Intel Pentium 4 650 processor is used in this desktop computer which has a processing speed of 3.4 GHz. 64-bit computing is provided in this PC and maximum supporting quantity is 1 and the installed quantity is also one. Cache memory type used is L2 Cache and the installed cache memory is 2 MB. Chipset type used is Intel 945GZ Express and the data bus speed is 800 MHz. Optical storage type used is CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo-IDE with a read speed of 48x and write speed of 48 x and CD / DVD rewrite speed of 24x.

Installed RAM size is 1 GB and it is expandable up to a maximum of 2 GB. RAM technology used in this device is DDR II SDRAM - non-ECC and the memory speed is 533 MHz. Configuration feature installed in this PC is one which has a 1 GB. Storage controller interface type used is Serial ATA-300 integrated. Secondary controller used is IDE integrated.

Integrated graphics controller is used in this desktop PC and Intel GMA 950 graphics processor is used. Max allocated Ram size for graphics is 224 MB. Dynamic video memory technology 3.0 is the video memory used in this PC. Integrated sound card is used in this and the compliant standard supported is AC’97. Mouse and keyboard are the two input device provided with NEC VL260 Intel Desktop PC. The dimensions of this PC are 10 cm x 40.7 cm x 34.8 cm (W x D x H). Keyboard interface used is PS/2. The mouse technology supported is optical technology with scroll on feature. Integrated PCI Express Network adapter is used and Realtec RTL 8111B is Ethernet controller. Data link protocols are Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet. Wake on LAN feature is also included in this device.

Expansion Bays total:

• 1 ( 0 ) x front accessible - 5.25″ x 1/2H
• 1 ( 0 ) x front accessible - 3.5″ x 1/3H
• 1 ( 0 ) x internal - 3.5″ x 1/3H

Expansion slots total:

• 1 ( 0 ) x processor - LGA775 Socket
• 2 ( 1 ) x memory - DIMM 240-pin
• 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1 - low-profile
• 2 ( 2 ) x PCI - low-profile

Interfaces

• 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ( 2 in front )
• 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
• 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
• 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
• 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
• 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
• 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
• 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45

Security lock slot, administrator password, system password, chassis intruction detection, anti-theft ring are the security features supported by this NEC desktop computer. Power provided is 220 watt and the voltage required is AC 120/230 V. The Operating system and the software provided are Microsoft Windows XP Professional, McAfee Managed VirusScan ASaP (90 days subscription), NEC Instant Recovery, Recovery CD are the software’s provided with this PC. Sound emission of the unit is 30 dBA and maximum operating temperature is 35 degree Celsius. The company offers a 3 year warranty for this product.

Lenovo 3000 S200 Desktop PC

General Description

Lenovo 3000 S200 desktop is engineered specifically for home and small business users. It is available in various form factors. This desktop features choice of Intel processors with faster chipset architecture and up to 8GB memory. This model is available in black colour and is preloaded with Windows Vista operating system.

Hard Drive and Memory

Lenovo 3000 S200 Desktop PC comes with an integrated SATA controller with type SATA-300 and has 3 channels. The capacity of the drive is 80GB of type ATA-100 and can be upgraded to a maximum of 250GB and operational speed is 7200RPM.

S200 has a two DDR channels that works on DDR II SDRAM technology. The memory speed is 553 MHz and of type pc2- 4200. S200 comes with 512 MB of factory installed RAM. The memory can be upgraded to a maximum of 8 GB.

Processor and chipset

Lenovo desktop PC is built using the Intel Core duo technology that has features like Intel Execute Disable Bit, Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology and Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology. It also has cache of type L2 and installed cache memory is 1MB. The speed of the processor is 1.6 GHz. The chipset used in this machine is Intel 945GC express with a speed of 800 MHz.

Monitor Type and Size

Lenovo 3000 S200 Desktop PC is not supplied with any monitor by default. It has standard VGA port. S200 will support CRT, Flat Panel and wide screen display types.

Media Devices

This desktop comes with DVD-ROM . There is no floppy drive supplied with the box. You can purchase it separately.

Graphics

This desktop computer comes with an integrated Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0. The graphics card features includes 3D enhancements that enables greater flexibility and scalability and improved realism.

Sound Card and Speakers

Lenovo 3000 S200 Intel Desktop Computer comes with integrated high definition sound from Intel. Integrated audio support enables premium digital sound and delivers advanced features such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking. It comes with built in speakers.

Ports

This desktop comes with the following ports

6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A (2 in front) 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm (1 in front) 1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) Operating System

It comes with pre- installed Microsoft Windows Professional.

Power Consumption

This model meets the power standards set by EPEAT Gold and EPA Energy Star.

Warranty

This product comes with 1 year warranty with parts and labour.

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