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Dell Dimension E520

Dell Dimension E520
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alaScore 80

71 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 reviews of Dell Dimension E520. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and price are on the whole positive, whereas there are some critical opinions about the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Dell Dimension E520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Dell Dimension E520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Dell Dimension E520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com.

67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Dell Dimension E520

 

The Dimension E520 may look like its cousin the E521 on the outside, but inside it's a different beast. It has a faster processor, more memory, a bigger hard drive, and a dedicated graphics card that makes it a more desirable proposition for a wider...

Equipped with large hard drive ; Has dual optical drives

Only one vacant drive bay

Midpriced Windows Media Center PC has strong performance and solid features for the price.

Nov, 2006
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Awesome computer ”

 

The Dell Dimension E520 is perfect for a home office PC. It's an affordable PC that offeres a lot of features for it's price. It's equipped with a dual-layer DVD burner you will find useful.

Jan, 2011
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Easy to Upgrade ”

 

My husband got this as a mid-level gaming computer several years ago.

Jan, 2011
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Dell Dimension E520 is a good, reliable, and durable PC ”

 

When my old computer broke, I went computer shopping for a new one from another brand; I was not satisfied with the last one of course. So I went to Dell and looked at some PC's they had. I thought this one looked good so I purchased it, and I was...

Dec, 2010
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It does the Job of what it's for ”

 

We ordered our dell dimesion e520 over the phone and talked with customer service to make sure we got what we wanted. They were very nice and helpful. The computer is nice and comes with a nice flat screen monitor which I love. It has a cd...

Sep, 2010
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The dimension E520 is the best Dell I've ever purchased! ”

 

When I purchase a new computer, It's always a Dell.  I currently have 2 Dell desktops and 1 laptop and so far I like the dimension E520 the best.  It's about 2 years old now and I've used it for programming, web design, logo design, photo editing,...

Aug, 2010
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Dell Dimension E520 is for basic computer skills ”

 

I am sorry to say but this computer is not what I had expected. I realize that you get what you pay for, I wish I had researched a little more before I bought it.  The performance for real basic things is very good but as you learn and do more mine...

May, 2010
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the best for my

 

but inside it's a different beast. It has a faster processor, more memory, a bigger hard drive, and a dedicated graphics card that makes it a more desirable proposition for a wider range of activities. Still, the E520 is not for gamers. Its nVidia...

Mar, 2010
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i love my dell!

 

I bought a new computer 3 years ago and now i know i bought the best.I have never had a problem and it is fast! thanks dell!

Mar, 2010
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i love my dell! ”

 

I bought a new computer 3 years ago and now i know i bought the best.I have never had a problem and it is fast! thanks dell!

Mar, 2010
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