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Dell Vostro 430
$700.00
Released October, 2009
The Pros:Stable operation, can work day in and out without needing a reboot. Keyboard and mouse have a solid feel, good responsiveness from the keys and buttons. Lots of room in the case for expansion in the future.
The Cons:Not many graphics card options, unsuitable for graphics processing jobs or gaming. Whining from the Intel Core i7 processor is fairly loud. Full version of Office 2010 installed on a hidden partition - just uses up space for those who already own a copy.
The Dell Vostro 430 is a mid-tower desktop released in October 2009 as a replacement to the Vostra 420. The base model features an Intel Core i5-750 processor (2.66GHz), 1GB of DDR3 RAM (up to 4GB), and an 80GB SATA-II hard-disc drive (up to 1TB).
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More powerful i7-860 or i7-870 processors are available as well. Overall, the Vostro 430 is especially geared towards small/mid-size businesses, but does offer either an ATI Radeon HD 4350 (512MB) or nVidia GeForce GTS240 (1GB) for users seeking entertainment value — as in high-definition movies and games. As of October 2009, the 430 is scheduled to retail with Windows Vista, but a free Windows 7 upgrade may be available after the 22nd. Additional features include integrated 5.1-channel audio, an optional 19-in-1 media reader, an optional 16x DVD burner or Blu-ray writer, and an optional flat panel monitor up to 24”.
Features
- Mid-Tower Desktop
- Intel Core i5/i7 Processor
- DDR3 RAM
- Dual SATA Interfaces
- Dual PCI Slots
- Ten USB Ports
- ATI/Radeon GC
- Windows Vista
- DVD/BD Player (Optional)
- Media Reader (Optional)
- Flat Panel (Optional)
- Integrated Multi-Channel Audio
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stable operation, can work day in and out without needing a reboot
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keyboard and mouse have a solid feel, good responsiveness from the keys and buttons
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lots of room in the case for expansion in the future
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mulititasks office applications seamlessly, very fast and smooth operation
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not many graphics card options, unsuitable for graphics processing jobs or gaming
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whining from the Intel Core i7 processor is fairly loud
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full version of Office 2010 installed on a hidden partition - just uses up space for those who already own a copy
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