Dell Dimension C521 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Dimension C521 is significant because it's one of the first Dell PCs to include an AMD processor, and Dell uses it to good effect. Unfortunately, that doesn't save this system from Dell's failure to incorporate any of the virtues of a modern space ...

Pros: Puts the dual-core AMD Athlon 64 X2 to good use ; improved support

Cons: Reduced-volume case neither saves that much space, nor gives you room for upgrading ; no Wi-Fi option

Review summary: After so much buildup, you might think that the Dell Dimension C521 would make a more dramatic entrance. It is, after all, one of the first two Dell consumer desktops to include a processor from AMD. But rather than rolling out the new partnership at ...

Pros: Puts the dual-core AMD Athlon 64 X2 to good use ; improved support

Cons: Reduced-volume case neither saves that much space, nor give you room for upgrading ; no Wi-Fi option

Verdict: The Dimension C521 is significant because it's one of the first Dell PCs to include an AMD processor, and Dell uses it to good effect. Unfortunately, that doesn't save this system from Dell's failure to incorporate any of the virtues of a modern space ...

Pros: Puts the dual-core AMD Athlon 64 X2 to good use ; improved support

Cons: Reduced-volume case neither saves that much space, nor give you room for upgrading ; no Wi-Fi option

Verdict: The Dimension C521 is significant because it's one of the first Dell PCs to include an AMD processor, and Dell uses it to good effect. Unfortunately, that doesn't save this system from Dell's failure to incorporate any of the virtues of a modern space ...

Review summary: The Dimension C521 is significant because it's one of the first Dell PCs to include an AMD processor, and Dell uses it to good effect. Unfortunately, that doesn't save this system from Dell's failure to incorporate any of the virtues of a modern space ...

Pros: Puts the dual-core AMD Athlon 64 X2 to good use ; improved support

Cons: Reduced-volume case neither saves that much space, nor give you room for upgrading ; no Wi-Fi option

Verdict: After so much buildup, you might think that the Dell Dimension C521 would make a more dramatic entrance. It is, after all, one of the first two Dell consumer desktops to include a processor from AMD.

Review summary: Dell offers a variety of budget desktop PCs, we looked at the Dell Dimension C521, which starts out at less than $400 and includes nVidia and AMD Sempron technologies

Verdict: If you are looking for a basic system and already have a good monitor, this Dell may be a good choice for you. With this computer you can surf the Internet, check you email, post to your blog and pay bills easily. It would also be perfect for student ...