Dell Dimension E521
Desktops Buying Guide
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
THE GOOD
Fast dual-core AMD CPU lends bang for the buck; Vista runs with no hitches; roomy 320GB hard drive will please digital media archivists.
THE BAD
Weak graphics card is fast enough for Vista, but that's about it, and there's no faster option available with this model.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Dell's Dimension E521 doesn't have many bells and whistles, but a powerful dual-core AMD processor lends it unexpected performance and strong bang for the buck. Its speed, Vista Home Premium's Media Center functions, and multiple storage options make this a strong PC for archiving and showing off your digital media.
CNET Reader Reviews
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February 22, 2007 07:16
Mediocre
1.0/5
I ordered a Dell recently. It seems like an easy enough process. They lost my order, they replaced with a different more expensive model. I spoke to customer service from different countries (terrible communication and bad customer service). It w... read more » -
March 2, 2007 01:12
Good
1.5/5
I just returned two Dell Dimension E520's, the same as this system except with Intel inside in lieu of AMD. I had to call in numerous trouble tickets. I originally purchased the system with Windows XP and Office 2003 Pro December 31 (to come off o... read more » -
March 3, 2007 06:08
4.0/5
I have had this system, up and running, for about one month. I added 2GB of RAM for a total of 4GB and it performs very well. The original unit Dell shipped me was DOA and it really was sad to try to deal with Dell to analyze and eventually replac... read more »
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