Resolved Question: Is this a good computer for $500? Its a Dell I531S-104W?
Item Description
This bundle provides the kind of performance and features that make it a value. Highlights are a fast processor, upgraded memory, spacious hard drive, DVD burner, stereo speakers, USB keyboard, optical mouse, Microsoft Works 9.0 and Windows XP Home Edition edition.
Key Features & Benefits:
Dell SE178WFP 17″ widescreen LCD monitor (measured diagonally)
Presents 1440 x 900 resolution with a 600:1 contrast ratio and 8-ms. typical response rate
2.0 GHz AMD Sempron Processor LE-1300
Delivers the processing power required to run today’s software
2 GB of DDR2 system memory, 667 MHz
Offers improved performance for today’s demanding applications
160 GB hard drive, 7200 rpm
Provides plenty of storage space for documents, games, music, photos and videos
DVD+/-RW drive
Lets you burn and play DVDs and CDs for entertainment and data backup
10/100 Base-T network interface and 56K modem
Connects to the Internet via DSL, cable or dial-up service
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Furnishes time-tested reliability and can be upgraded to Vista
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Specifications
Additional Specifications
Processor Type: Sempron
Hard Drive Size: 160 GB
System RAM: 2048 MB
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Monitor Size: 17″ LCD
Monitor
Diagonal Size: 17″
Processor
Type: AMD Sempron LE-1300 / 2.3 GHz
Cache Memory
Type: L2 cache
Installed Size: 512 KB
RAM
Installed Size: 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology: DDR II SDRAM
Storage
Hard Drive: 1 x 160 GB - standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
Operating System / Software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Software: Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 9.0
Graphics Controller
Type: Integrated
Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE
Optical Storage
Type: DVD±RW - Serial ATA
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free): 1 ( 0 ) x front accessible - 5.25″ x 1/2H ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x internal - 3.5″ x 1/3H ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x front accessible - 3.5″ x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free): 4 memory - DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 ¦ 1 ( 0 ) x processor - LGA775 Socket ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x PCI ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1
Networking
Networking: Network adapter - integrated
Modem
Modem: Fax / modem - PCI - plug-in card
Mouse
Technology: Optical
Dimensions
Product Form Factor: Tower
Width: 3.9 in
Height: 14.3 in
Depth: 17.1 in
More Information
Model No.: I531s-104W
Shipping Weight (in pounds): 50.0
Product in Inches (L x W x H): 23.1 x 23.0 x 24.0
Assembled in Country of Origin: USA and/or Imported
Origin of Components: USA and/or Imported
Wal-Mart No.: 000529118
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It would just be used for home personal use, and would be connected to my cable modem for internet
Its a new computer, sold at walmart.com