Up to 128MB of this is shared by the Intel 915G chipset for graphics. There are four slots for dual-channel memory on the Dell PCI Express motherboard, with two sticks of 256MB DDR2 SDRAM preinstalled. Both fitted drives slide out for easy servicing. The hard disk and CD-ROM drive are attached to the lid, and there’s also one empty slot for installing an optional floppy drive (£20).
Dell also installs a diagnostics utility on a small partition on the hard disk, which can be accessed during boot with the F12 key.Įverything looks orderly inside the machine, with cables restrained in a tidy fashion – good news for airflow and maintenance. Green plastic tabs highlight where the drives, plug-in cards and power supply can be released for extraction, although some of the catches are more awkward to use than they could be. Buttons positioned either side of the case release the lid, which pivots forward and reveals the workings inside.
Serviceability is of more interest, and the tool-free access saves IT staff from carrying screwdrivers everywhere they go, although keys might be required if the Kensington lock slot and padlock lug are used.
But this is a business machine and looks are a long way from top priority. Although Dell has tried to inject some verve into the casing with curves and rounded edges, the utilitarian tough plastic finish leaves this PC with a slightly drab appearance.
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