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AMD parts dominate Dell’s Computex lineup of Inspiron desktops, all-in-ones

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This story is part of our coverage of Computex, the world's biggest computing conference.

At the Computex technology convention in Taipei, Dell introduced three desktop-bound PCs sporting the latest processors and mainstream graphics cards from AMD. On the CPU front, these span from the recently released Ryzen 7 1700X chip to the Ryzen 5 1400. Graphics-wise, Dell injected these three products with options for the Radeon RX 580 to the RX 560. There’s even Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1060 thrown into the mix.

Inspiron Gaming Desktop

For starters, we have Dell’s new Inspiron-branded gaming desktop. Customers will have a choice of five processors from AMD: Three full-blown Ryzen chips and two “all-in-one” APUs. It’s here where the lone GeForce GTX 1060 comes into play, serving as one choice in a list of four graphics card options. Backing both are options for standard fan-based and liquid cooling to keep all those AMD processors cool under PC gaming pressure.

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The list of hardware shown below is quite extensive. The types and amounts of ports depends on whether customers chose a Ryzen processor or an A-Series APU chip. Outside of that, some of the notable features offered in the desktop include up to 32GB of system memory clocked at 2,400MHz (DDR4), dual storage options (SSD + HDD), and Polar Blue LED illumination set against a metal-like silver casing. It’s an ideal setup for customers wanting to delve into high-end virtual reality without having to take out a loan at the bank.

Check out our hands-on for first impressions.

Operating systems: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Ubuntu
Processors: AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
AMD Ryzen 5 1400
AMD A12-9800 APU (with Radeon R7 graphics)
AMD A10-9700 APU (with Radeon R7 graphics)
Processor cooling: Air Cooling — Smart cooling thermal solution
Liquid Cooling
Discrete graphics: AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB GDDR5)
AMD Radeon RX 570 (4GB GDDR5)
AMD Radeon RX 560 (2GB GDDR5)
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
System memory:
(DDR4, 2x slots)
4GB @ 2,400MHz (4GB x 1)
8GB @ 2,400MHz (8GB x 1) (4GB x 2)
16GB @ 2,400MHz (16GB x 1) (8GB x 2)
24GB @ 2,400MHz DDR4 (8GB x 1 + 16GB x 1)
32GB @ 2,400MHz (16GB x 2)
Storage (HDD): 500GB 7,200RPM (3.5-inch, 2.5-inch)
1TB 7,200RPM (3.5-inch, 2.5-inch)
2TB 7,200RPM (3.5-inch, 2.5-inch)
Storage (M.2 SSD): 128GB
256GB
Storage (mixed): 128GB M.2 SSD (boot) + 500GB HDD
128GB M.2 SSD (boot) + 1TB HDD
256GB M.2 SSD (boot) + 2TB HDD
Storage (optical): Tray load Slim ODD DVD-RW
Audio: Built-in High Definition 7.1 Performance Audio
Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Expansion slots:
(A10/A12)
3x PCIe x1
1x PCIe x16
Expansion slots:
(Ryzen 5/7)
2x PCIe x1
2x PCIe x16
Ports – front:
(A10/A12)
2x USB 2.0 Type-A
2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A
1x Audio combo jack
1x SD card reader
Ports – back:
(A10/A12)
2x USB 2.0 Type-A
2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A
1x P/S 2 port
1x 7.1-channel and Microphone Port
1x HDMI
1x Gigabit Ethernet
Ports – front:
(Ryzen 5/7)
2x USB 2.0 Type-A
2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A
1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C
1x Audio Combo Jack
1x SD card reader
Ports – back:
(Ryzen 5/7)
2x USB 2.0 Type-A
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A
1x P/S 2 port
1x 7.1-channel and Microphone Port
1x HDMI
1x Gigabit Ethernet
Connectivity: Wireless AC (2×2) (Up to 867Mbps)
Wireless AC (1×1) (Up to 433Mbps)
Bluetooth 4.1
Power supply: 300 watts
460 watts
Dimensions: 18.07 (H) x 8.50 (W) x 17.23 (D) inches
Starting weight: 30.27 pounds
Color: Polar Blue with a solid panel
Pre-installed
software:
My Dell
Dell Digital Delivery
Dell Backup & Recovery
Dropbox
Microsoft Office 2016 trial
McAfee LiveSafe (30-day)
Availability: May 30, 2017
Starting price: $600

Dell Inspiron 27 7000 AIO

Similar to the Inspiron desktop, this 27-inch, all-in-one PC is based on AMD’s Ryzen desktop processors, too — namely the Ryzen 7 1700 and the Ryzen 5 1400. Backing these chips are AMD’s discrete Radeon RX 580 and Radeon RX 560 graphics cards, which made their debut earlier this year as price-friendly solutions for upgrading PCs to support high-quality virtual reality (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift).

According to Dell, this all-in-one PC sports an InfinityEdge screen, which boils down to super-slim bezels on the left, right, and top of the viewing area. It’s backed by a panel based on In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology, which is known for deep, rich colors and superwide viewing angles. Memory options span from 8GB to 32GB (two memory slots) while the storage options range from a single 1TB hard drive to dual-storage configurations mixing an SSD with a hard drive.

“The back cover of the Inspiron 27 7000 is removable, providing easy access to the HDD as well as SSD storage and memory,” Dell states. “It’s beautiful on the outside too, with a sleek, sophisticated design you’ll be proud to show off.”

Read our hands-on for more.

Here are the hardware options:

Model: Inspiron 27-7775
Screen size: 27 inches
Screen type: IPS (InfinityEdge)
Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 350 nits
1920 x 1080 @ 250 nits
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Processors: AMD Ryzen 7 1700
AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Discrete graphics: Radeon RX 580 (8GB GDDR5)
Radeon RX 560 (4GB GDDR5)
System memory
(DDR4, 2x slots)
8GB @ 2,400MHz (8GB x 1 or 4GB x 2)
12GB @ 2,400MHz (8GB + 4GB)
16GB @ 2,400MHz (16GB x 1 or 8GB x 2)
32GB @ 2,400MHz (16GB x 2)
Storage (HDD): 1TB @ 5,400RPM
1TB @ 7,200RPM
Storage (mixed): 128GB SSD + 1TB 5,400RPM HDD
256GB PCIe NVMe SSD + 1TB 5,400RPM HDD
Storage (optical): External, sold separately
Audio: Performance Stereo speakers professionally tuned with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Camera: 720p webcam with quad array digital microphones
Infrared facial recognition camera
Ports (side): 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A
1x SD card reader
1x Microphone/headset jack
Ports (back): 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
3x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A (one charges)
1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C
1x HDMI input
1x HDMI output
Ports (below): 1x Audio line out
1x Gigabit Ethernet
Connectivity: Wireless AC (2×2) (Up to 867Mbps)
Wireless AC (1×1) (Up to 433Mbps)
Bluetooth 4.1
Power supply: 180 watts (RX 560 model)
330 watts (RX 580 model)
Dimensions: 15.5 (H) x 24.2 (W) x 2.1 (D) inches
Starting weight: 22.3 pounds
Color: Silver
Peripherals: Base – Dell wireless keyboard and mouse (KM 636)
Premium – Dell Premier wireless keyboard and mouse (KM 717)
Pre-installed
software:
Dell Digital Delivery
Dell Recovery Environment
SupportAssist
DropBox
Microsoft Office 2016 trial
McAfee LiveSafe (30-day)
Availability: May 30, 2017
Starting price: $1,000

Dell Inspiron 24 5000 AIO

Outside its smaller form factor and screen, what makes this all-in-one PC different than the Inspiron 27 7000 is that it’s based on AMD’s latest A-Series all-in-one processors (APUs), which have an integrated Radeon R7 GPU component, instead of Ryzen. However, customers can option to add AMD’s discrete Radeon RX 560 graphics card if they want to experience high-definition virtual reality experiences.

Outside the size and processor differences, this model appears to offer the same features as the larger Inspiron 27 7000, such as up to 32GB of system memory and several storage options. However, this model includes optional touch support, which isn’t offered on the bigger all-in-one PC. Still, it’s locked down to a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, whereas the larger Inspiron 27 7000 provides up to 4K resolution.

Note that both Inspiron all-in-one PCs include an infrared facial recognition camera. This is compatible with Windows Hello, which allows users to log onto the PC using their face instead of a passwords or PIN.

Model: Inspiron 24-5475
Screen size: 23.8 inches
Screen type: IPS (InfinityEdge)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 250 nits (with Touch and without)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Processors: AMD A12-9800E APU
AMD A10-9700E APU
Discrete graphics: Radeon RX 560 (4GB GDDR5)
System memory:
(DDR4, 2x slots)
4GB @ 2,400MHz (4GB x 1 or 2GB x 2)
8GB @ 2,400MHz (8GB x 1 or 4GB x 2)
12GB @ 2,400MHz (8GB + 4GB)
16GB @ 2,400MHz (8GB x 2)
32GB @ 2,400MHz (16GB x 2)
Storage (HDD): 500GB 5,400RPM
1TB 5,400RPM
1TB 7,200RPM
Storage (mixed): 128GB SSD + 1TB 5,400RPM HDD
256GB PCle NVMe SSD +1TB 5,400RPM HDD
Storage (optical): External, sold separately
Audio: Performance Stereo speakers professionally tuned with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Camera: 720p webcam with quad array digital microphones
Infrared facial recognition camera
Ports (side): 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A
1x SD card reader
1x Microphone/headset jack
Ports (back): 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
3x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A (one charges)
1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C
1x HDMI input
1x HDMI output
Ports (below): 1x Audio line out
1x Gigabit Ethernet
Connectivity: Wireless AC (2×2) (Up to 867Mbps)
Wireless AC (1×1) (Up to 433Mbps)
Bluetooth 4.1
Power supply: 130 watts (no discrete Radeon GPU)
180 watts (with discrete Radeon GPU)
Dimensions: 13.9 (H) x 21.3 (W) x 2.1 (D) inches
Starting weight: 16.20 pounds
Color: White
Peripherals: Base — Dell wireless keyboard and mouse (KM 636)
Premium — Dell Premier wireless keyboard and mouse (KM 717)
Pre-installed
software:
Dell Digital Delivery
Dell Recovery Environment
SupportAssist
DropBox
Microsoft Office 2016 trial
McAfee LiveSafe (30-day)
Availability: May 30, 2017
Starting price: $700
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