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October 30th, 2025 14:54

Studio D540 what does Studio mean?

Studio D540(S) is a strange model line

a singular model in the limited studio line

what exactly does studio mean?

(Dell had studio XPS too)

https://www.dell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/studio-desktop/overview

motherboard part number search finds it internally described as INSP (Inspiron)

Card, PLN, INSP DT, 540/540S, M/B

Studio Mini-Tower, Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (2.40GHz, 1066MHz FSB), w/ 8MBcache
M017G
Card,Planar,INSP DT,540/540S M/B.

it has G45 chipset same as Vostro 420

there is no Inspiron 540.

after 530, Dell released Inspiron 535, 545 etc.  seems planned to skip around 540.

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October 31st, 2025 00:52

The Studio desktop boasts a stylish design with state-of-the-art-technologies that make multimedia entertainment more affordable than ever.

  • Integrated HDMI, media card reader and 1394 adapter
  • Home theater upgrades include Blu-ray™ and TV tuner
  • New, glossy black finish & stylish design

https://web.archive.org/web/20090228205259/http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/desktop-studio-mini?c=us&cs=19&l=en&ref=dthp&s=dhs

vs Inspiron

Fully expandable, fully customizable desktop designed for essential tasks and available with advanced technology options.

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October 30th, 2025 15:45

Cooling Heatsink + fan, 65W, MNTW/SLTW

Studio Mini-Tower, Pentium Core 2 Duo Processor E7300 (2.66GHz, 1066MHz FSB), w/ 3MBcache
H857C
Cooling Heatsink + fan, 95W, MNTW/SLTW

Studio Mini-Tower, Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q8200 (2.33GHz, 1333MHz FSB), w/ 4MBcache
K078D
 

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October 30th, 2025 15:50

K078D has a copper cold plate for 95W cpu

New Genuine K078D Original Dell CPU Heatsink Cooling Fan Assembly | eBay

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October 30th, 2025 15:58

Vostro 420 motherboard

Card, PLN, DT, 420, MB, 2

Vostro 420 Tower 2
N185P

heatsink

Heatsink + fan, MNTW

Inspiron 518 Pentium Dual-Core E2220 (2.4GHz, 1MB)
CP825

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October 30th, 2025 16:01

CP825 looks same as Inspiron 530 stock aluminum heatsink.

Cooling Heatsink + fan, MNTW

Inspiron 518 Pentium Dual-Core E2220 (2.4GHz, 1MB)
CP825
Cooling Heatsink + fan, MNTW

Inspiron 530, Intel Core2 Duoprocessor E4500 (2.20GHz, 800FSB) w/Dual Core Technologyand 2MBcache
JY167
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