Dell Dimension E520
DIM E520,Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6400 (2.13GHz,1066FSB) with 2MB cache
4GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
Dell Ultra Sharp 24 in (24.0 in viewable) 2407FPW Wide Aspect Digital Flat Panel Display
256MB ATI Radeon X1300 Pro (Video Card)
250GB SATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM)
X-Fi PCI Sound Card
2007-04-22 12:05:57 · 12 answers · asked by wheelchairbum 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
This is too powerful for general use, BUT that graphics card will not play demanding games at higher settings and resolutions but it will play them at low or medium at decent resolution depending on the kind of game. Very good memory, Very FAST processor, an AMAZING Lcd monitor, Nice hard drive although not the best, very DECENT sound card, you will get the performance you want in doing everything you want except playing demanding games..
2007-04-22 12:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It like most computers and should handle many applications running at one time. You can install Linux as a dual boot to learn other OS software. The Hard Drive is too large for my liking as it may require more seek time as it become full. I use dual 160 GB in a Level 0 RAID configuration. You could install another 250 GB HDD and do the same as what I have to speed up your access times. Other than that, I really not see anything that I would think need to be changed. Even without RAID it good for general use.
2007-04-22 12:14:33 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend going one step up to the E6600 processor because it has 4 megs of cache instead of the E6400's 1 meg... faster. You will be able to do everything but the Radeon card isn't too good will limit you in the near future games. Should be a great machine.
2007-04-22 12:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by Neil L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is more than required for general use. It is very fast, and with a Core 2 duo, one of the newer machines. 4GB ddr2 ram is exceptional, and more than the usual 1 gig in most machines of this type. Video card is superb, and the monitor being LCD will not cause your eyes to get sore even after many prolonged ours of looking / staring at it. You can do almost anything you want with this machine. (I wish I had it)!
Jimbo
2007-04-22 12:12:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jim C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took back the same video card and got a nvidia 7800 gs oc series for a few bucks more.ATI X1300 sucks,even on low settings.
2007-04-22 12:42:09 · answer #5 · answered by warpigs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a really fine station for general use. Looks good to me.
You might consider partitioning the drive to have space for experimenting with Linux or something like that.... at least I'd do that. It's nice to have a backup system when Windows gets hacked to death. :-)
2007-04-22 12:10:23 · answer #6 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do not favor a 650W PSU tocontinual that config. The AMD Phenom X2 is an 80-watt CPU and that 9500GT is a puny little card that pulls 50 watts max. A 400W PSU is already plenty for that config.
2016-12-04 11:38:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id upgrade the video card.
2007-04-22 12:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its decent ... the video is weak ... if it has a pciX slot u need to throw in a nvidia 8800 and get rid of that weeny card ... everything else looks tyt ...
2007-04-22 12:09:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't mow the lawn or take the trash out. Nice new toy for you to mess with tho.
2007-04-22 12:08:58 · answer #10 · answered by Brainiac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋