Best Dell Desktop with Processor Speed Atleast 2.50 GHz

The Studio XPS 8100 is a solid all-around performer with good connectivity and a bundled 120Hz Samsung LCD and nVidia 3D glasses. Just don't count on making upgrades.

Feb 4 2010 - Dell's Studio XPS 8100 is a step between their more general purpose Studio desktop and they gaming oriented XPS 9000. It offers a strong level of performance thanks to the new less expensive H57 chipset and Core i7 processor. Dell also offers a high level of customization for users to get more or less of memory, hard drive, optical drives and video cards. The downside is that the case doesn't have the fit and finish of the 9000 model and it lacks the features to really make it ...

It's nice to see Dell put the audio jacks on top of the machine; most consumers these days tend to put the computer tower either on the floor or on a shelf below their working surfaces, and having the two USB ports plus the audio jacks positioned here makes them much easier to access from above. There are two free traditionally-fixed drive bays left open - one 5.25-inch, perfect for a Blu-ray unit or second DVD burner and one 3.5-inch suitable for more storage space. *

The entire memory slots are full as well. *

Dell's first desktops to carry the Inspiron name look good, inside and out. Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 (2.00 GHz). Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 (2.4 GHz). Our configuration came with two of them populated, but it's nice to know that you can add more RAM without throwing your current memory away. *

The Dell Inspiron 530 was powerful enough to earn superior scores (for a value PC) in both its productivity and graphics performance tests, yet it's quite inexpensive at $689 (as of 2/7/08). Discrete graphics card. *

Dell's Inspiron 530 desktop is a very flexible system that can be configured as a low cost budget system or as a mainstream system. In terms of those looking for a moderately priced performance system, it has potentional for those willing to go through the process of customization and parts selection to get it configured just right.

If you want more oomph for running Vista and other applications, you can upgrade to a dual-core CPU for a reasonable price. Dell includes fairly fast memory on these desktops: you get 1GB of 667MHz DDR2 RAM. Storage is a bit more respectable on these desktop computers, with a 160GB 7,200rpm hard drive. Basically preconfigured RAID 1 hard drives, DataSafe comes with a second hard drive that mirrors the first to keep a constant backup of your data. It's not the most cutting-edge graphics optio... *

There's no doubt the Dell Optiplex 960 is quick, and that its small size and quiet operation make it an ideal unit for a cubicle environment, but it does cost a lot of money.

There's no doubt the Optiplex 960 is quick, and its small size makes it an ideal unit for a cubicle environment, but it does cost a lot of money. This will make it ideal for bankers, stock brokers and accountants who can make use of multiple screens. *

The line is rather economical given its extraordinary capabilities and, even though upgrades come at a cost, they provide substantial bang for the buck. *

External ports on this system are generous; on the front you will find two USB ports and the standard two 3.5mm audio jacks. *

The bottom line: The retail version of Dell's Studio XPS 8000 desktop might lack some of the charm of its direct-from-Dell counterpart, but its strong price-performance offering makes it easy to overlook the minor cosmetic deficiencies. That and its admirable power consumption make this system an impressive all-purpose midrange desktop.

The Dell Studio desktop is exquisite with its exterior of black-on-white available online than the all black exterior available in stores. *

The overall lines are sleek and defined, presenting an attractive shape that while still speaks of a piece of electronics, isn't so jarring as to disrupt a styled room in the house. *

The internal wiring of the XPS 9000 is neat and tidy, a welcome sight in contrast to the disaster zones I'm used to seeing in PCs at this price range. Excellent gaming performance. Not quite as upgradable as you’d hope. *