Dell, Inc. Dell Inspiron 530 Desktop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 320GB HDD, 3GB RAM)

The Dell Inspiron 530/1142 comes with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor and 4GB of DDR2-667 memory, making it ideal for those who make heavy use of programs that can take advantage of those extra cores.

The Dell Inspiron 530/1142 has its perks. As well as its multitasking capabilities, it comes with an enormous storage capacity of 965GB and a TV tuner. Its 20in AOC monitor is also a decent component, providing considerably more desktop space than the Ecl...

All-round performance isn't a strong point for this system

Good selection of software included; Bargain price

2.1 speakers; Slow processor

However, if you can live with that, and would appreciate the extra storage space, then the Inspiron 530 looks like a real bargain

Stylish, white and easy to use and it's not even made by Apple.

Dell's latest range of home user PCs are better looking than ever and for the basic models, they're still as cheap as chips. However, as soon as you start adding extras to your configuration the price quickly rises and alternatives from other manufacturer...