Question 1

Is this computer wireless capable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. But you will need to purchase the wireless network adapter separately.

Something like the Rosewill RNX-N150HG or the LinkSys AE3000-NP both available from Newegg for $13.99 and $45.99 respectively.

Question 2

How do I connect to the internet with this computer?

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Two ways, CAT5E network cable to Wireless router/modem combination (sometimes two pieces of equipment) or wireless USB stick to a wireless router/modem.

Question 3

did not get a packing list--what should be in the box?

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Dell Desktop came with 1 x Mouse, 1 x Keyboard, 1 x Power Cord, 2 x CD's  (Windows 7 and Drivers) Hope this helps.

Question 4

Does this system come with Office 2010?

Accepted Answer

No. A trial edition of Office 2013 is pre loaded but you have to purchase the full version to use it after trial.

Question 5

what is
 i5-3470 ?

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The processor can be either Intel I3, I5 or the newest I7. This is a quote from PC Magazine "The Intel Core i5-3470 is a mainstream Ivy Bridge CPU that delivers solid performance with very few surprises ".

We have not opened this computer up  yet, we purchased it for our new office that we are moving into later this month,  but it appears to be a really good deal on a really good computer.

Question 6

can I upgrade the memory to 8GB?

Accepted Answer

Yes - the system will take up to 8GB but no more. This system does come with a 64-bit version of Windows 7 Pro, so it'll use all 8GB (or very close to it).

Question 7

I would like to upgrade this to 8GB. I have installed memory before. I see in one of the reviews it has 1- 4GB Hynix Brand stick and one open memory slot. Is that accurate?
I see you have Refurbished: Hynix 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model HMT351U6CFR8C-PB for sale. Is this the memory I would need to install?

Please let me know ASAP so I can order!
Thank you

Accepted Answer

Sorry this took so long. My Dell is new and wasn't yet hooked up to a monitor. I've finally gone to Crucial to check this for you (and for myself) so here's their report:

Memory Type: DDR3 PC3-10600, DDR3 PC3-12800, DDR3 (non-ECC) 
Maximum Memory: 8GB 
Currently Installed Memory: 4GB 
Total Memory Slots: 2 
Available Memory Slots:  1

Question 8

Is this the small form factor version? It appears to be so in the picture but I wanted to make sure.

Accepted Answer

sorry Brian that is not the one I bought. I ended up getting the 3010 because of windows 7. The 3010 is about 14inches high and 4 and a quarter inches wide, I am very happy with my purchase.

Question 9

Can you tell me what is included in Windows 7 Professional?  I am still using Windows XP which includes things like Outlook Express as an email program.  It is important to me that I be able to open my old emails from Outlook Express on this computer.  Will I need additional software to do this, such as Outlook?

Also, does it include something similar to XP Notepad, Fax capability, etc?

I cannot find this information anywhere.

Thank You.

Clifford Kreifels

Accepted Answer

You have a general software question (not specific to this machine).

Win7 dropped email, but not notepad or the ability to fax.  If you have Outlook, then you'll be fine.  If you need a free option, try Thunderbird or Windows Essentials.  Regardless, WinXP is dead.

Question 10

How much RAM memory will I be able to add to this tower?

Accepted Answer

Not much I'm afraid. It's a basic office computer in a small tower and the motherboard only has 2 slots for RAM. Guarantee you can get 8Gb of DDR3 with 2 sticks of 4Gb RAM, it may go as high as 16Gb DDR3 with 2 8Gb sticks but I would have to check motherboard specs to make sure. We just added one of these a few weeks ago for our office manager and with the stock 4Gb DDR3 RAM installed it is significantly faster than the machine it replaced (about 4 yrs old) and runs smooth even with more intensive software. This machine is mostly used for Quickbooks, MS office, Outlook, Photoshop, InDesign and internet browsing. It holds up fine multi-tasking several of these. Hope this info helps.

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