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Dell Dimension 3000 Desktop (2.4 GHz Celeron, 512MB, 40GB, CD-ROM, FreeDOS)

Performance
WorldBench 5: Performance word scores reflect comparisons of PCs in the same category running the same operating system. See Your Guide to the Top 100 for more details.Fair: 62 (Windows XP Home)
Base configurationFair
CPU2.4-GHz Celeron D 320
System memory512MB of DDR333 SDRAM
Hard drive (GB)40GB
Monitor size and model15-inch Dell E153FPB LCD
Graphics: Most integrated graphics systems use the PC's main RAM.Integrated Intel graphics
Case type: Vertical cases are towers (over 20 inches), midsize towers (15.5 to 20 inches), or minitowers (under 15.5 inches). Horizontal cases are desktops (5 inches or taller) or compacts (under 5 inches).Minitower
Open bays, slotsTwo externally accessible bays, two slots
Extra featuresLimited
Removable-media drives48X CD-ROM drive
Sound cardIntegrated audio
SpeakersNo speakers included
CommunicationsV.92 modem, network adapter, six USB 2.0 ports
SoftwareCorel WordPerfect, Musicmatch 8.2, Dell Photo Album
OtherDell 720 Color Printer
Graphics qualityFair
Setup and ease of useFair
Vendor's reliability/service: A vendor's score is based on surveys of PC World readers. Vendors receiving an Insufficient Data score did not generate enough responses to our most recent survey for us to make a determination.Average/Average
Vendor's support policyOne-year parts and labor warranty; 24-hour daily toll-free support during warranty period; free on-site service during warranty period

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