The Dimension 3100 is considered an affordable desktop computer made by Dell.
The Dell Dimension 3100 is a desktop computer geared toward "basic entertainment needs," such as the ability to play music, handle photography and watch television. According to Dell, the Dimension 3100 is not shipped with a monitor. CNET Reviews rates the computer at 8.5 on a 10-point scale.
Processor and Memory
The computer's standard configuration includes a Pentium 4 processor. The processor is capable of operating at 3.20 GHz and has a 2 MB cache. The computer has 2 GB of DDR2 SDRAM memory, running at 400 MHz.
Operating System
The computer is shipped with Windows XP Home Edition. XP was released in August 2001, and has been succeeded by several other Microsoft operating systems, including Windows Vista and Windows 7. Windows XP was the successor of Windows 2000 and Windows ME.
Video and Sound
The machine contains a "Blaster Audigy" sound card and includes two stereo speakers. The system delivers standard "integrated 2.0 channel high definition audio." A "Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit HD" sound card is optional. Video is delivered through an Intel Extreme Graphics 2 video card.
Drives and Storage
The computer is equipped with an 80 GB hard drive, which can be expanded to 160 GB. The computer comes with a choice of several disc drives: CD-RW, DVD-ROM, a combination CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or a DVD+RW/R drive.
Warranty Options
The Dimension 3100 has a standard 90-day limited warranty, including "on-site service," and hardware support. The warranties can be expanded to one, two or three years.
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