Up for grabs is a classic piece of early 2000s computing, a Dell Dimension 8250 mini tower. Whether you are looking to build a dedicated Windows XP retro gaming rig or simply love maintaining and exploring vintage hardware, this machine is a great foundation.
This system features the legendary Intel Pentium 4 processor and utilizes the unique RDRAM memory architecture that defined high-end machines of this specific era. It boots right up into Windows XP and is ready for your next project.System Specifications:
Make/Model: Dell Dimension 8250 Mini Tower
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 "Northwood" @ 2.40 GHz (Socket 478)
Motherboard Chipset: Intel i850E
Memory: 512 MB Samsung RDRAM. This is running in Dual-Channel at PC1066 (533 MHz) across two 256MB RIMM modules.
Graphics: Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420 (AGP 4x interface)
Storage: 120 GB Seagate ATA/IDE Hard Drive (Model ST3120023A, showing ~111.8 GB formatted capacity)
Optical Drives: Dual CD drives. The bottom drive is fully functional and was recently used to install Windows. The top drive receives power, but the tray mechanism is currently stuck/non-functional.
Floppy Drive: Standard 3.5" floppy drive, tested and working.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 3) is currently installed.
Networking & Audio: Features onboard Intel Ethernet (8255x) and dedicated PCI audio (Creative Labs).
Condition & Notes:
Working Condition: The system successfully powers on, passes POST, and boots into the Windows XP Home environment. Note: The CMOS battery is currently dead and will need to be replaced for the motherboard to retain the system time and BIOS settings when unplugged.
Physical/Cosmetic Condition: The case is in solid overall shape for its age, though there is a split piece of plastic trim on the front of the case. It is very minor and not noticeable unless you are specifically picking at it.
Included: This listing is for the PC tower only. Monitors, keyboards, mice, and power cables are not included.
