This particular computer, is probably all you could ever need in relations to disk space, speed, ease of use. It is equipped with a 30 GB hard drive, has 256 mb ram, and 600 mhz (that's mine, but you can get more). "The Dimension XPS T is a great blend of price and performance, powered by Intel Pentium III processors up to NEW 850MHz. Enjoy the benefits of expandability with 5 PCI slots and 2 USB ports. Great for high-speed Internet use, demanding multimedia, games, and digital imaging," as said on Dell's website.

Some general system specifications:


"Processors and Chipset

Intel® Pentium® III processor at 700, 800 or 850 MHz with 32 KB L1 cache and 256 KB advance transfer L2 cache

Intel 440BX PCI chipset ; PIIX4e with USB support



Memory

64 MB upgradeable to 768 MB SDRAM

100 MHz SDRAM DIMMs

Configurations include one of 64, 128, 256, 384, 512 or 768 MB Non-ECC and ECC DIMM(s)

3 DIMM sockets



Storage

Hard Drives: 10 GB1 to 40 GB Ultra ATA EIDE hard drives (7200 rpm)



Optical Devices: 48x max. Variable Speed CD-ROM

Optional: 8x/4x/32x CD-RW

Optional: 12x max. variable DVD-ROM with software decoding (DVD speed 3x min., CD speed 40x max./17x min.)

Optional: 12x max. variable DVD-ROM and Decoder card with TV out



Removable Media: 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive

Optional: 100 MB internal Zip® Drive

Optional: 250 MB Iomega® Built-in™Zip® Drive

Optional: 120 MB SuperDisk™Drive LS120



Audio & Speakers

Sound Cards: Turtle Beach Montego II A3D™320 Voice Sound Card

Optional: Sound Blaster Live! Value Digital Sound Card



Speakers: harman/kardon Speakers

Optional: Altec Lansing ACS-340 Speakers with Subwoofer

Optional: Harman Kardon HK-595 Surround Sound Speakers with Subwoofer

Optional: Altec Lansing THX Certified ADA885 Dolby Digital Speakers with Subwoofer



Video & Monitors

Digital Video Editing: Dell Movie Studio



Video Cards: 16 MB ATI Rage 128 Pro AGP video card

Optional: 32 MB NVIDIA TNT2 M64 AGP video card

Optional: 32 MB NVIDIA geFORCE AGP video card

Optional: 64 MB DDR NVIDIA geFORCE Plus 2x AGP video card



Monitors & Displays: 21"(19.8" viewable, .24AG) P1110 FD Trinitron® Monitor

19"(17.9" viewable, .24 - .25AG) P991 FD Trinitron® Monitor

19"(18.0" viewable, .26dp) M990 Monitor

17"(16.0" viewable, .24 - .25AG) P780 FD Trinitron® Monitor

17"(16.0" viewable, .26dp) M780 Monitor

17"(16.0" viewable, .28dp) E770 Monitor

15"(15.0" viewable) 1501FP Digital Flat Panel Display

17"(17.0" viewable) 1700FP Flat Panel Display



Slots

4 PCI slots

1 PCI/ISA (Shared)

1 AGP



I/O Ports

2 USB ports

1 serial port

1 parallel port with ECP

2 PS/2 ports



Drive Bays

External: Two 5.25-inch, and three 3.5-inch (mini-tower)

Internal: Two 3.5-inch



Network Interface & Modems

Network Interface: Optional: 3Com® 3C905C-TXM 10/100 Remote Wake Up PCI network adapter card

Optional: 3Com® 3C900B TPC 10 Mbit Combo PCI network adapter card

Optional: 3Com® HomeConnect™ 10 MB Phoneline PCI NIC5



Modems: V.90 PCI DataFax Modem for Windows

Optional: V.90 Telephony Modem for Windows

Optional: 3Com® V.90 Telephony Modem



Keyboards & Mice

Keyboards: QuietKey™ Keyboard

Optional: Microsoft® Internet Keyboard Pro

Optional: Microsoft® Natural® Keyboard Pro, Dell Edition



Mice: Microsoft IntelliMouse®

Optional: Logitech MouseMan® Wheel (PS/2v)



Software

Microsoft® Windows® 98, Second Edition

Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation 4.0

Microsoft® Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Works Suite 2000 with Money 2000 Basic

Optional: Microsoft Office® 2000 Small Business Edition plus Encarta 2000

Optional: Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business Edition with Bookshelf 2000

Optional: Microsoft Office 2000 Professional

Norton AntiVirus™2000

Optional: Enthusiast 5 Game Pack

Optional: Family Fun 5 Pack

Optional: Learning Library 4-6, 5 Pack

Optional: Learning Library Ages 6-9, 5 Pack

Optional: Hot Wheels® Gift 3 Pack

Optional: College Preparatory 5 Pack

Optional: Teen Learning 5 Pack

Optional: Home Reference 4 Pack

Optional: Quicken® 2000 Power Pack



Chassis

Mini-tower with cooling fans for power supply at the rear of chassis.

Dimensions: 8" in. width x 17.2 in. height x 17.5 in. depth



Power

Dell Soft Power 200 watt

Input Voltage: 90 to 135V at 60 Hz; or 180 to 265 V at 50 Hz

Output Wattage: 200W maximum continuous

Output Voltage: 3.3V, 5V, and 12V 5VFP, -5V, -12V DC

Heat Dissipation: 180 BTU/hour (minimum value)

Power Management: APM 1.2 hard disk spin down and monitor control

Backup Battery: 3.0 V CR2032 lithium magnesium oxide coin cell

BIOS: Phoenix BIOS, 4Mbit Flash



Limited Warranties & On-Site Services

Dell™Proactive Support by Attune™

3 Year Limited Warranty

1-Year On-Site6 Service

Optional: 1-Year Next-Business-Day On-Site6 Service

Optional: 3-Year On-Site6 Service



Services

DellnetSM One Year Internet Access7 Service

DellnetSM Monthly Internet Access7 Service



Management

Intel® LANDesk® Client Manager Software v3.3

Intel® LANDesk® Administrator Software v3.3 "
Information obtained from dell.com, and is "Copyright 1999-2000 Dell Computer"

The customer service/tech support is wonderful, helps you until there is no help left. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a reliable computer, and is willing to pay for the good.









*Information obtained from dell.com, and is "Copyright 1999-2000 Dell Computer"




Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 2599
Operating System: Windows
Processor: Intel Pentium III
Processor speed: 601-700
RAM: 256
Internal Storage: CD-RW and DVD
Hard Drive (GB): 21-30