- Processor AMD Dual Core Athlon II X2 215 Socket AM2
The Inspiron 546 comes with a dual core AMD Athlon II X2 215 processor, 4GB of DDR SDRAM, a largish 640GB hard drive, and DVD burner. The system's ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics are integrated. This system was available new from Staples retail stores.
Motherboard
DELL F896N 0896N Motherboard.
- Chipset-ATI 3200 Chipset
- Supported Processor, Socket AM2, AMD Sempron, AMD Phenom x4, Athlon II 64x2, Athlon 64x4
- Supported Memory-4x 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, 4gb Max Total
- Audio-Integrated Audio. Video-AMD RS780. Expansion Capabilities-2x PCI, 1x PCI Express x16
- Peripheral Interfaces-1x VGA Monitor Connector, 1x RJ45 Ethernet/LAN Port, 1x HDMI Connector, 4x back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors, 3x back panel connectors for line-in, line-out, and microphone
Integrated Sound
5.1 Channel Audio. Via VT1708S integrated 5.1 channel, High Definition Audio.
While an integrated sound solution is fine for playing MP3s and CDs, simple presentations, and other basic computing, a sound card can dramatically broaden your audio horizons. In addition to crisp multi-channel sound with maximum realism, sound cards offer high-resolution, low-latency and feature-rich recording for audio enthusiasts and professionals.
Integrated Video
The 546's 3D performance is slow. Newer games built on Crytek's CryEngine 2 won't play very well on the system.
According to the manual: This product incorporates Macrovision copyright protection technology. Use of this copyright protection technology is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only.