> [!Warning] > As of 2025, this is out of date. # Computers Dell Product Series CSGV (Caliber, Screen, Generation, Variant)^[[Dell Four Digit Model Naming Convention - Windows 11 Installation Guides (dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com)](https://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/dell-four-digit-model-naming-convention/)] ## Product Series The Product Series roughly relates to the sector: - OptiPlex and Latitude are sold within the Medium to Large Business Range of Products. - Vostro are sold within the Small Business Range of Products. - Inspiron are sold within the Home Range of Products. - XPS models are sold within both the Home and Business Range of Products. - Precision models are workstations and used for specialist applications that require more computing power e.g. physics labs working with simulations and engineering labs using CAD. - Alienware are designed for the gaming market. ## Letter Cxxx C corresponds to the grade of product. An odd digit is normally used beginning at 3 and ending at 9. 3 are the low end budget devices (commonly found in Inspiron products e.g. Inspiron 3050) and 9 are the premium models (commonly found in XPS e.g. XPS 9365 products). The naming here is roughly inline with Intel's naming convention i3, i5, i7 and i9. ## Letter xSxx S corresponds to the screen size and differs slightly between desktops (2a") and laptops (1a"). For example the XPS 2**7** 7**7**50 has a 27" screen size. The Latitude 7490 has a 14" screen size. The OptiPlex 7060 uses an external monitor i.e. the monitor isn't part of the device so has a 0 here. ## Letter xxGx G roughly corresponds to the generation of the product line. Note the naming convention should not be confused with Intel's processor generation. - OptiPlex 7010 – 1st Generation (Intel 2nd and 3rd gen processor) - OptiPlex 7020 – 2nd Generation (Intel 4th gen processor) - OptiPlex 7040 – 4th Generation (Intel 6th gen processor) - OptiPlex 7050 – 5th Generation (Intel 6th and 7th gen processor) - OptiPlex 7060 – 6th Generation (Intel 7th gen processor) - OptiPlex 7070 – 7th Generation (Intel 8th and 9th gen processor) - OptiPlex 7080 – 8th Generation (Intel 10th gen processor) ## Letter xxxV V gives an additional parameter when two models have the same grade, screen size and generation of processor. By default 0 is taken as the standard configuration and 1 if there is a later variant… Some product ranges like the XPS like to use 0 as the standard laptop configuration and 5 as the 2 in 1 device while 4 is used in the Latitude range of products for rugged devices. # Monitors `[Series][Diagonal][Year][Ratio or Resolution][Features]` 1. `Series` - `E` - Essential. Usually TN anti-glare panel, internal power, simple base, 3-year warranty. - `P` - Professional. Usually IPS anti-glare panel, internal power, height/rotate base, 3-year warranty. - `S` - Home & Small Office. TN, VA, or IPS panel, usually external power, slim base, 1-year warranty. - `U` - UltraSharp. IPS anti-glare panel, internal power, height/rotate base, 3-year warranty. - `UP` - UltraSharp with PremierColor. Additional colour gamut. - `AW` - Alienware. High-end gaming. - `C` - Commercial displays. Large format (>50") for conference rooms and classrooms. 2. `Diagonal` - Two digit diagonal viewable size rounded to the nearest inch; halves rounded up. 3. `Year` - Two digit year it was released. 4. `Ratio or Resolution` - The first uppercase letter after the digits is most commonly the aspect ratio or QHD/UHD resolution - `S` - standard ratio (4:3 or 5:4), - `no letter` - computer widescreen (16:10) - `H` - HD widescreen (16:9) - `W` - Ultrawide (21:9) - `D` - QHD (1440p) - `Q` - 4K UHD (2160p) - `K` - 8K UHD (4320p) - The following have also been the first letter, but either on 16:10 (no letter) or discontinued models: - `T` - Touch - `M` - No HDMI (S/U-series only) - `L` - With HDMI (only used when the same model without HDMI exists) - `N` - With VGA (only used when the same model without VGA exists) 5. `Features` - The second uppercase letter after the digits can represent a large variety of features such as: - `C` - USB-C input (DisplayPort alternate mode) - `X` - HDMI cable included (instead of standard DisplayPort) - `T` - Touch - `G` - Nvidia G-Sync / Graphics - `F` - AMD FreeSync - `J` - Wireless charging stand - `Z` - Video conferencing camera - `A` - Arm included (no stand) - `E` - Ethernet connection via the RJ45 port - `S` - Speakers built in