Dell Dimension 5100 (Pentium 4 3.4GHz, 256MB RAM, 80GB HDD, XP Home)
Desktops Buying Guide
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CNET editors' rating:
2.5 stars
OK
THE GOOD
Updated appearance; removable side panel provides easy access to case interior; quiet operation.
THE BAD
Dual-core CPU not an option; FireWire not offered; limited graphics-card options; too little storage for a media PC; stingy standard support.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Dell's mainstream Dimension 5100 looks good from the outside, but surprisingly limited configuration options dampen our enthusiasm.
CNET Reader Reviews
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July 27, 2005 05:31
Terrible
0.5/5
First impression...WHITE on the sides...how ugly! The silver front looks nice and sleek then add some cheap looking white panels to the sides! Next NO OS CD, so if you want to reformat and start with a nice clean system...guess what...NO can do you ... read more » -
September 4, 2005 09:54
4.0/5
I am quite happy with my new Dimension 5100.
Dell could have offered a better video card option. The X600 ATI 256meg card is weak. I ended up buying a ATI X800XL 256meg PCIe card from another source.
Lack of a firewire built-in p... read more » -
July 11, 2005 10:43
4.5/5
Overall good computer. Recommend this for people who don't like emachines. It'll give you the same performance and package deal, for not a huge premium over the t6522, alone with a cutting edge btx chassis. What it lacks is the 9-in-1 media card ... read more »
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