Dell Dimension 5150c review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 27 January 2006

Tags: Dell, Dell Dimension 5150c, pixels, landscape, hard drive

We like:

Attractive case; 24-inch widescreen TFT; quiet operation

We don't like:

Limited internal upgrade space; half-height expansion card slots

You might also need:

5.1-channel surround-sound speakers; USB TV tuner

CNET UK judgement:

The Dimension 5150c is one of the first PCs to use the Intel Viiv specification, and it makes a good first impression. Its BTX chassis almost achieves the Holy Grail of silent operation. Useless at running games, its Pentium D processor gives it strong performance elsewhere, and it is surprisingly inexpensive. Some users will be disappointed at the lack of a TV tuner, but if recording television isn't a priority then the 5150c is a winner in almost every respect

Full review:

The Dimension 5150c is a Media Center PC with a difference. It's one of the first desktop PCs to use Intel's Viiv platform, which indicates it is designed for strong multimedia performance. Fast PCs are usually hot and noisy, but Dell's decision to use a Balance Technology eXtended (BTX) chassis affords the Dimension 5150c cool, quiet operation. Continue Reading...