Dell Optiplex 740 Desktop Computer (AMD Athlon 64 1640B 2.7GHz, DDR2 SDRAM 512MB, 80 GB)

Intro: The Dell Optiplex 740 Desktop Computer (AMD Athlon 64 1640B 2.7GHz, DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM 512MB, 80 GB) is an Athlon 64-based, value-oriented desktop PC.Compared to other budget PCs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $365.This system comes with 512 MB RAM, and a 80GB hard disk.

Noteworthy Features: Comes with FreeDOS OS, which is considerably more powerful than some similarly priced PCs.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this advanced an OS is $490.Also, this PC has a stereo sound output mode, which is more favorable than some similarly priced PCs.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this favorable a sound output mode is $895.

Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for homes or businesses where price is a concern.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this PC has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) You may want to consider purchasing a CD burner, for data backup or file distribution.(2) Consider adding a more powerful graphics card if you plan to use this PC for graphics design or CAD applications.(3) If you plan to use this desktop in an office environment, you may want to consider a PC with Windows XP Pro installed, which offers advanced features such as Automated System Recovery (ASR) and Remote Desktop.

• Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
• Part number: BPCWCDN

• General

• Type Personal computer
• Recommended Use Small business, Corporate business
• Product Form Factor Desktop
• Width 15.7 in
• Depth 13.9 in
• Height 4.5 in
• Weight 22.9 lbs
• Desktop type Budget desktop system

• Processor

• Type AMD Athlon 64 1640B / 2.7 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 NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S / nForce 430

• RAM

• Installed Size 512 MB / 8 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - Non-ECC
• Memory speed 667 MHz
• RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
• RAM configuration features 1 x 512 MB

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 50 ?F
• Max operating temperature 95 ?F
• Operating humidity range 20 - 80%

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 - DataBurst Cache
• Hard Drive (2nd) None
• Hard Drive (3rd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type None

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Multimedia Functionality

• TV tuner type None

• Graphics Controller

• Type Integrated
• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S
• Max Allocated RAM Size 512 MB
• Max Monitors Supported 2

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Sound output mode Stereo
• Speaker(s) None

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Keyboard

• Keyboard interface USB

• Mouse

• Mouse interface USB
• Mouse features Scroll

• Audio Input

• Type None

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - Integrated
• Ethernet Controller(s) Broadcom BCM5754
• Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• Printer

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 3 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - Socket AM2, 2 ( 2 ) x PCI - Low-profile, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 - Low-profile
• Interfaces 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 7 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 Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power provided 280 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided FreeDOS
• Software Drivers & Utilities

• Environmental Standards

• EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years - On-site

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.5
• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3

Dell, Inc.

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• Address:

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• Phone: (800) 274-3355
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