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JustinB Jul 1, 2009

I bought my XPS 420 to use as my first gaming desktop (previously owned two laptops) and couldn't have gotten a better deal at the time. The desktop itself was configured with a Q6600 (2.4ghz Quad), 3gb RAM, 500gb HDD, Bluray drive, Nvidia 8800GT. At the time of purchasing a custom PC with...

drkokandy Apr 9, 2012

I've had this Dell 420 since a month after it came out in 2007. I got it for a pretty good deal - cheaper than a custom gaming pc with most of the performance. I had a few issues with it freezing up in 2011, but I upgraded the BIOS and the issues stopped. I've added a 2nd HDD and plan to add an...

jgj925 Feb 26, 2013

Has been lasting me years so far even with the current technology advancements. Had Vista but upgraded to 7 back when it came out and it handles it great with 3GB of RAM.

zasumar Oct 14, 2011

The standard HDD that ship out with these laptops are unreliable Samsung ones in a RAID-0 setup. Failed on me after 3 yrs and v costly to get data back. PC itself is very powerful and good though.

dalhectar Jul 16, 2009

Got this computer for the CableCard support, and with that built in support, the computer serves as the hub for my digital media. Have 3 external DCT's connected to it. Vista Media Center has the best 10 foot UI that I've seen for any DVR, and Windows 7 makes the UI even better. My...

MrGLWatson Feb 17, 2013

Had this PC for 5 years now. Expanded it to 5TB hard disk and 8Gb ram. Still runs very quiet and is my workhorse. Everything I throw at it works OK.

puzder May 20, 2011

Fast. Bought this 06, still running. flawlessly. Ran Vista on it during Vista's life span with one install - ran sweet, now have 7 Professional. Only addition was more drives and upped 8Gb RAM. I love this machine

CyberKingKong Feb 22, 2012

I've been using this desktop for 4 years now great service and great value.