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Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars with 101 reviews

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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66%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the Inspiron Desktop's performance, price, and graphics capabilities very favorably, with many citing its suitability for gaming and its affordability. However, some users experienced issues with excessive fan noise and difficulties with the system's sleep mode functionality. The positive feedback on performance and value is frequently offset by concerns about the system's noise levels.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my gaming computer. Its fast and just what i was looking for. I let my son use it for some of his streaming. It perfect would get another soon for my son

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good after updates

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an excellent computer I own 2 one for my brother and the other one for myself. This computer i use for graphic design and it works great Photos and Video. My brother games on it and the games RUN excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    had some problems at first but that was because i skipped the bios update, from 1.3.5 to 1.3.7 it froze due to bios hardware issues on the old. but when i did it the machine works perfect and no freezes. note to all do the update when it asks after first boot . it has enhancements for stability which was overlooked but addressed in bios update. this is a beast for a base machine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good gaming desktop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Dell - Inspiron Desktop - AMD A10 works really well mt bf lovea it he can want he want on it and shows up good..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Happy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought an ASUS a few years ago. Started having issues with it after one year. I came home from being on vacation and it was dead. Went on best buy and started looking for a computer in my price range. This is one of the ones that came up. I compared all the features with other computers and this had everything I was looking. Plenty of memory , processor speed, a processor that has a long life span. So far I couldn't be happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good entry level gaming machine, if you got the money get a better model or you might feel the need to upgrade eventually

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gets the jobs done

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this PCU for my nephew to do his homework on. Works great for intended purpose as well as for light gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fan noise

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Just okay

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Computer works okay; fan just comes on randomly and is very loud. Experienced 2 crashes so far.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
      Posted .

      Hello Eric,

      Thanks for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the fan noise you're experiencing is noticeable as you use your computer. Here are a few tips that should help you reduce the fan noise:

      A: Cleaning the Vents
      1. Check the vents on the computer to see if they are covered with dust and not allowing heat and air to pass through.
      2. Turn off the system.
      3. Remove all power sources: Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery, or unplug the desktop power Cord.
      4. Use a compressed air can to blow the dust out of the vents. Be sure to hold the can at an upright angle (near 90 degrees), and hold it 15-20 centimeters (6-8 inches) away from the vent.

      B: Update the BIOS: An out-of-date BIOS can cause loud fan noises by having an outdated temperature table for the system. Refer to update BIOS and follow the instructions to update the BIOS on your computer.

      You can read the full article here -  http://dell.to/2ENlXfz.

      We hope this helps your computer operate the way you intended it to.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great efficient computer for my photo editing... great graphics and speed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good value for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    paid 429.00 for that price it is a fantastic bargain. does everything i need and has a dedicated video card.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works like employee said would

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    7.7 out of 10 I have not got to use much but seems to be good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great computer doing everything i need it to do

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    fast and speedy computer. blue light looks good with decor and easely stores out the way

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get Computer

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great computer at a reasonable price, very powerful

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great starter computer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used this computer as a shell for a custom build. The price was right and it came with the graphics card needed for rendering and gaming. The original motherboard, graphics card, and hard drive are still going strong. Everything else has been replaced for gaming purposes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Sleep mode

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't buy - Keeps going into sleep mode

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really tried to make this PC work for me. But it kept going into sleep mode. Then it would not wake up. I would have to either unplug it, or do a hard reboot. I spent many hours with Dell Support, they could not fix it. When I Google'd the problem, it seems that many other Dell customers are having the same issue.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Dear JC2018, Thanks so much for your honest feedback and review. We're sure that it can be frustrating if your laptop continues to go into sleep mode on you. Thanks for calling Dell's Technical Support line for additional assistance and we're sorry to hear that it doesn't sound like it fully resolved the issue that you're having. Dell does offer a One Year Limited Warranty on its computers. If you'd like to find out more about our warranty policy you can view it here - http://dell.to/2tNsVOs. We hope that your issue is resolved, but if not, we hope that you're able to use our Warranty Program. - Bryan Dell

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Computer for basic video games

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good esthetics,Fast, reliable Multitasking possible.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disapointed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Too bad I didn't return this right away to BB. First the fan when it hit high it would stick there after 1 week out of the box.. Was on the phone to tech support 3 times. By that time I was past 15 day return to BB. Then the sound went out. Finally got that fixed on the phone support. Mailed it in for repair for the fan. Now right after I get it back it keeps freezing (black screen) and the mouse light goes off. I told Dell I would like a new computer this is the 3rd issue in 5 months. They told me I would have had to state that within thirty day's. I said you didn't tell me that was an option. They will not take it back and give me a new one. I will never buy dell again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Hi Todd,

      We're sorry to hear about your frustration with your Dell Desktop. We'd recommend that you take a look at our One Year Limited Warranty terms and see if this is something that you can take advantage of with your computer that you can no longer return to the store: http://dell.to/2tNsVOs.

      If your computer is continuing to freeze on you we'd recommend these steps:

      1. Run a Computer Diagnostic. To determine if your computer is experiencing a hardware problem, run the Dell Preboot System Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics. For information on how to run Diagnostics, and to determine the issue, refer to Dell Knowledge Base Article: http://dell.to/2iaiujA.
      2. Check Safe Mode for Symptoms. To boot into safe mode, please follow the instructions below:
      a) Start the computer.
      b) Tap 'F8' on the keyboard immediately and every one second until the Dell logo screen disappears. From there you will see the Windows Advanced Options Menu on the screen. (If the Windows Advanced Options Menu does not appear, restart the system and try again.)
      c) Select Safe mode with Networking and press Enter.
      d) Log on as the administrator or as a user with administrative access.
      e) Open applications and test the computer in safe mode. If the symptoms exist in safe mode, please continue the troubleshooting steps in this article. If the symptoms do not exist in safe mode, the issue is likely related to a driver or software and you may wish to complete steps 6 to see if you are able to resolve the lockups or freezing.
      6. Check for Malware. Malware (Virus, Spyware, etc.) can definitely cause a Windows system to lock up or appear to hang. To check for malware on your system and to ensure that your computer is up to date on security software, visit Dell Knowledge Base Article: http://dell.to/2wWP1zI.

      You can read the full article here - http://dell.to/2tW5m33.

      We hope that your computer will work the way that you'd like it to soon.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad, crashed, too loud

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this to replace the first defective PC I got from Best Buy. This one was no better. Randomly the system would just freeze in the middle of even checking email. Sometimes the fans would ramp up and just be loud for no reason as well. Like literally, I would just turn this thing on and it would be idle on the desktop...and suddenly the jet engines start! It wasn't bad performance wise. It just had bugs. Overall, this particular system was bad. Maybe I got a defective unit? Took it back as well and went with something else. I'd still go with Dell products overall, just not this one after the experience with this model.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst computer ever

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this computer it was a good price and at a decent price. However, I had nothing but problems with it since I took it out of the box. Every time the monitor would turn off I would have to hold the power button to turn the computer off and turn it back on to get back in. I even called Dell and experienced the worst customer service ever. I ended up bringing this computer back. Do not by this computer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exellent

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We needed a desktop for one of our measuring systems and this one was more than we needed but the price was too good to pass up. Very happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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