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Dell Dimension XPS Gen 2 PC Pentium 4, 3.0GHz ATI 9800 1GB 120GB WinXP Pro *Read
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Dell Dimension XPS Gen 2 PC Pentium 4, 3.0GHz ATI 9800 1GB 120GB WinXP Pro *Read

Bottom line: The Dell Dimension XPS Gen 2 PC Pentium 4 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Before you buy

  • Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

Hard drive = 120GB. ATI Radeon 9800 Pro AGP Video card. COA sticker = Windows XP Pro. 2x Firewire ports. 2x Serial ports. 8x USB ports. 1x AGP slot. 4x PCI slots.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Dell Dimension XPS Gen 2 PC Pentium 4 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Dell's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

cpuPentium 4 3.0GHz
gpuATI Radeon 9800 PRO
ram_gb1
storage_gb120

Benchmark data for other graphics cards

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