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Dell OptiPlex GX260 review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

8.2

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 660

Verdict

The OptiPlex GX260 delivers good performance, excellent manageability and some expandability for an attractive price -- a combination that should prove popular with businesses... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Compact case design with good accessibility
  • Solid performance
  • Excellent manageability
  • Gigabit Ethernet connection
  • Good price.

Cons

  • The 845G chipset’s integrated graphics will need supplanting by a dedicated adapter if you want to run demanding 3D applications.

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4
Clock speed: 2.26 GHz
RAM installed: 128 MB
Hard drive size: 20 GB
Graphics processor: Intel 845G/GL (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 32 MB
Graphics card: Intel 845G/GL (integrated)
Case form factor: compact
Operating system: Windows XP Professional

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Member Opinion

8.2

Average Member Rating

Excellent

10 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Will not take full size cards!

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6.5

Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

Like tony says..... grrrreeeat !

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10

Perfect


Anonymous

Anonymous

One of the sturdiest Dells ever!

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Bad computer

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2.0

Terrible


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