ET deals: Dell Inspiron desktops – Core i5 with 8GB RAM $500, Celeron with 4GB RAM $230

ET deals: Dell Inspiron desktops – Core i5 with 8GB RAM $500, Celeron with 4GB RAM $230

Whether you’re looking for something basic or something with more power, tower desktops like Dell’s Inspiron usually offer good specs for your dollar. Right now Dell has a pair of desktops on sale with notable discounts, so you can snag a quality computer for as little as $230 (N41,572.50 Nigerian Naira)

The less expensive model features a dual-core Celeron J1800 processor, 4GB RAM and a 500GB hard drive. This is a very respectable baseline of specs, and will give you enough power for everyday tasks like internet and office use. It runs Windows 8.1 with Bing, which is just like the regular version of Windows except that Bing is initially your default search engine, and Microsoft charges manufacturers less to use it. You can change that default at any time.

Step up to $500 and you’ll net a Core i5-4460 quad-core processor instead of that Celeron. Paired with that is double the memory, as you’re treated to 8GB RAM and a 1TB hard drive. In addition to the typical uses the above model can handle, now you’ve got the hardware for more demanding multimedia needs or light gaming, as well as heavier multitasking and more storage space.

The $230 model in a slim case (also pictured above at right)

These configs use slightly different cases, with the Celeron model utilizing a slimmer case than the Core i5 model, but barring slight differences connectivity is similar. There’s Wireless-N and Bluetooth 4.0, plus HDMI, VGA, a card reader, and a DVDRW plus a pair of USB ports on the front. Both have a number of USB ports on the back too, including USB 3.0, though the more expensive model has room for a few more of them.

In either case you’re getting a one year warranty with 90 days of phone support to get you started, as well as a bundled keyboard and mouse. The Core i5 version includes a full year of McAfee LiveSafe to sweeten the deal a little (there’s just your usual 30 day trial on the other). Whichever your needs, these desktops represent a solid value at their respective price points. Scoop these up today while these prices are here.

Dell Inspiron 3000 Core i5 desktop with 8GB RAM and 1TB hard drive for $499.99. Get $230 savings instantly.

Dell Inspiron 3000 dual-core slim desktop with 4GB RAM for $229.99. Get $70 savings instantly.