Ok I am thinking about getting a new dell PC. Thing is under its specs it has this:

The Dimension E521 supports up to two hard drives, each with up to 320GB45 space - a potential capacity of 640GB6. And with Dell DataSafeTM , you can configure your storage to meet your needs, whether it's for storing large quantities of files, or backing up system information and files.

* Up to 320GB4 with Dell DataSafe, exclusively offered by Dell - a safe and simple way to help protect your memories from damage due to accidents, system crashes and other disasters.
* Up to 320GB4 Single Serial ATA Hard Drive

Is this simply the motherboard limiting hard drive size or some other issue. Is there anyway around this limit. Thank in advance for the help.

2/12/2007 12:12:46 AM

wtf? the dell dimension whatever is not limited to 320gb drives...are you sure you're not copying the specs from the datasafe?

2/12/2007 12:22:11 AM

Yup right off the specs for the computer. Thats what I thought but just making sure I wasnt a moron or something. So Im not crazy when thinking I can throw a 500 gig drive into it.

2/12/2007 12:30:33 AM

500gb is the only limit i'm aware of...i think someone at dell messed up

2/12/2007 12:33:04 AM