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Dell OptiPlex SX260 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4
Clock speed: 2.8 GHz
Motherboard
Motherboard: Dell OEM
Processor socket: Socket 478
Chipset: Intel 845G
Data bus speed: 533 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2.048 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
USB: 6 2 front; 4 back -- USB 2.0)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 40 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD
CD / DVD write speed: 8x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 8x CD
Video
Graphics processor: Intel 845G
Graphics RAM: 32 MB
Graphics card: integrated
Display
Display type: LCD
Display technology: TFT LCD
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Audio
Sound card: integrated
Speakers: optional
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: compact
Tool-free access: yes
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: MS Works Suite 2001; Norton AntiVirus
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years next business day onsite
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Overview

Dell OptiPlex SX260

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

Taking the small-footprint desktop PC to its logical extreme, Dell's OptiPlex SX260 is a study in compactness that should fit most offices, but doesn't ignore centralised management issues.

Typical price

£ 1294

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