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Country (City)

Department Name or Service Area,

Area Codes,

International Access Code

Website and E-Mail Address

Local Numbers, and

Country Code

 

Toll-Free Numbers

City Code

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)

Automated Order-Status Service

toll-free: 1-800-433-9014

International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers)

toll-free: 1-800-247-9362

Country Code: 1

Consumer (Home and Home Office)

 

 

Technical Support

toll-free: 1-800-624-9896

 

Customer Service

toll-free: 1-800-624-9897

 

DellNet™ Service and Support

toll-free: 1-877-Dellnet

 

 

(1-877-335-5638)

 

Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers

toll-free: 1-800-695-8133

 

Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com

 

 

Financial Services (lease/loans)

toll-free: 1-877-577-3355

 

Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA])

toll-free: 1-800-283-2210

 

Business

 

 

Customer Service and Technical Support

toll-free: 1-800-822-8965

 

Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers

toll-free: 1-800-695-8133

 

Printers and Projectors Technical Support

toll-free: 1-877-459-7298

 

Public (government, education, and healthcare)

 

 

Customer Service and Technical Support

toll-free: 1-800-456-3355

 

Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers

toll-free: 1-800-234-1490

 

Dell Sales

toll-free: 1-800-289-3355

 

 

or toll-free: 1-800-879-3355

 

Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers)

toll-free: 1-888-798-7561

 

Software and Peripherals Sales

toll-free: 1-800-671-3355

 

Spare Parts Sales

toll-free: 1-800-357-3355

 

Extended Service and Warranty Sales

toll-free: 1-800-247-4618

 

Fax

toll-free: 1-800-727-8320

 

Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or

toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY

 

Speech-Impaired

(1-877-335-5889)

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Virgin Islands

General Support

1-877-673-3355

 

 

 

Venezuela

General Support

8001-3605

 

 

 

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Dell 8300 Automated Order-Status Service, DellNet Service and Support, Employee Purchase Program EPP Customers, Dell Sales

8300 specifications

The Dell Dimension 8300 was a personal computer designed to cater to both home and office users, particularly popular during its release in the early 2000s. Known for its robust performance and innovative technologies, the 8300 showcased features that appealed to a wide range of computing needs.

At its core, the Dell 8300 was powered by Intel’s 4th generation Pentium 4 processors, allowing users to experience enhanced speed and efficiency for various applications. With clock speeds reaching up to 3.2 GHz, this processor delivered solid performance for multitasking, gaming, and multimedia applications. The system architecture supported Hyper-Threading technology, which enabled the processor to handle multiple tasks more efficiently by allowing each core to run two threads simultaneously.

One of the standout features of the Dell 8300 was its support for DDR SDRAM. This module offered increased memory bandwidth compared to previous generations, ultimately improving the overall performance of the computer when running applications or handling large files. The machine typically accommodated up to 2GB of RAM, which, in the context of its release period, provided ample memory to run multiple programs simultaneously without significant slowdowns.

In terms of storage, the Dell 8300 was typically equipped with a range of hard drives, often starting from 80GB and going up to 250GB or more. The inclusion of a SATA interface improved data transfer speeds, which was critical for users looking to store and retrieve large files like videos, photos, and software applications efficiently. Furthermore, the system was flexible enough to support additional drives and external storage solutions.

The graphical capabilities of the Dell 8300 included options for integrated graphics as well as dedicated graphics cards such as the NVIDIA GeForce series or ATI Radeon models. This versatility made the system suitable for both casual gaming and more demanding applications, such as graphic design and video editing.

Connectivity options were also a notable feature of the Dell 8300. Equipped with a range of USB ports, FireWire ports, and Ethernet connectivity, users had the freedom to connect multiple peripherals and access high-speed internet with ease. The inclusion of various expansion slots meant that users could upgrade the system over time, adapting to new technologies as they emerged.

Additionally, the Dell Dimension 8300 featured an attractive design with a spacious case that allowed for good airflow and easier upgrades, making it an appealing choice for users looking to enhance their systems. Furthermore, the combination of reliability, performance, and upgrade potential helped solidify the 8300 as a noteworthy contender in the desktop market during its era.