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Dell Dell Optiplex 740 Minitower Desktop Computer (Athlon 64 3800+ 2.40GHz/80GB/512MB)

77

Good
  • Pros
  • Innovative case design
  • Very quiet
  • Cons
  • Integrated graphics models have VGA only
  • Some parts could be expensive to replace

Product Specs

Processor
Processor classAthlon 64 X2 4200+
Processor speed2200 GHz
Number of installed processors1
Memory
Installed memory2048 MB
Memory technologyDDR2
Maximum system memory8192 MB
Memory socketDIMM
Storage
Total Hard-drive capacity160 GB
RAID Typenone
Number of storage drives included1
Drive controllersSerial ATA
Multimedia
Audio Adapter ModelIntegrated
Audio Channels2.1 surround
Graphics Board RAM TypeUsing main memory
Video chipsetGeForce 6150 LE
Video busIntegrated
Software
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows Vista Business (32 bit)
Included Software
  • Roxio Creator
  • Dell Client Manager
  • CyberLink Power DVD
Optical Drives
Optical Drive Speed8
Optical Drive TypeDVD+R DL/DVD±RW
Expansion Slots
Number of PCI-Express x16 slots1
Open PCI Express X16 Slots1
Number of PCI-Express x1 slots1
Number of PCI slots2
Open PCI Express X1 Slots1
PCI Express Slots2
Slots4
Display
Included monitorNo
Monitor model numberDell E207WFP
Display typeLCD
Display size20 inches
Modem / Networking
Included network cardGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Case
Chassis styleTower (Mini)
External Drive Bays3
Internal Drive Bays2
Open External Drive Bays1
Open Internal Drive Bays1
Number of externally accessible 5.25-inch bays2
Number of externally accessible 3.5-inch bays1
Number of 3.5-inch internal bays 2
Dimensions
Height16.1 inches
Width7.36 inches
Depth17.52 inches
Weight12363.636 pounds
Other Features
Included devices
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
Energy Star compliantNo
GreenNo
Interface Connection
Interface connection
  • Serial Port
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus (rear) (x5)
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus (front) (x2)
  • Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini)
  • Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini)
  • Ethernet - RJ45 Twisted-Pair (XBaseT)
  • Parallel - 25 pin D-shell (IEEE 1284A)
  • Serial - 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232)
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0
  • Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
Warranty & Support
Warranty information3 Year Limited Warranty

What You Should Know about the Dell Optiplex 740 Minitower Desktop Computer (Athlon 64 3800+ 2.40GHz/80GB/512MB)

Compact Case Is Designed for Smaller Work Areas

This compact computer is smaller than the standard and midsize tower PCs that fit under your desk, making it ideal for limited work areas. Small case designs vary, too. However, such PCs tend to be underpowered (especially on gaming), and mini cases also have few available expansion slots and drive bays. Generally you'll have to expand the system via USB, FireWire, or eSATA peripherals, so make sure your compact system has a large number (and assortment) of ports.

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