XPS 720 Red (Vista)

Offer Details

• Intel® Core™2 Q6600 Quad-Core (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB)
  
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
  
• 22 inch SP2208WFP Wide Flat Panel with Webcam and Mic
  
• Single Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
  
• 2GB4 Corsair Dominator DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz OC'd to 1066MHz-2 DIMMs
  
• 320GB3 - Seagate 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache
  
• Dual nVidia GeForce 8800 GT 512MB4
  
• Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ XtremeGamer (D) Sound Card
  
• 1Yr In-Home Service,2 Parts + Labor,5 24x7 Phone Support

Tech Specs

Processors
Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme Processor QX6800 (8MB L2 Cache, 3.20GHz, 1066MHz FSB)
Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme Processor QX6700 (8MB L2 Cache, 2.93GHz, 1066MHz FSB)
Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (8MB L2 Cache, 2.40GHz, 1066MHz FSB)
Intel® CoreTM 2 E6700 (4MB L2 Cache, 2.66GHz, 1066MHz FSB)
Intel® CoreTM 2 E6600 (4MB L2 Cache, 2.40GHz, 1066MHz FSB)

Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Genuine Windows® XP Professional
For more details on Dell systems that run Windows Vista, see www.dell.com/vista.

Chipset
The NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLITM MCP core logic enables two graphics cards to work together rendering a single image. All connected by PCI Express x16 bandwidth to help provide the ultimate visual experience. NVIDIA nForce® 680i SLITM Chipset for Intel (D)6
Engineered for Enthusiasts NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Intel Edition (D)
NVIDIA SLI technology 2x16
Dual DDR2 Memory Architecture X
NVIDIA SLI-Ready Memory
NVIDIA MediaShield Storage X
NVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet* X
NVIDIA FirstPacket technology
NVIDIA DualNet technology
NVIDIA nTune Utility X
NVIDIA SLI Certified Components X
PCI Express X
High Definition Audio X
USB 2.0 X

Memory
DDR213 is a memory architecture that enables systems to improve performance and reduce power consumption. The amount of RAM you have is one factor that determines how many programs can be executed at one time and how much data can be readily available to a program. It also determines how quickly your applications perform and how many applications you can easily toggle between at one time. Simply put, the more RAM you have, the more programs you can run smoothly and simultaneously. Up to 4GB89 Dual-Channel DDR213 SDRAM (667MHz or 800MHz, 2 or 4 DIMMs)
XPS 720 Supports up to 8GB9 of Dual-Channel DDR213 SDRAM (667MHz or 800MHz, 4 DIMMs) when a 64-bit Operating System is installed
XPS 720 supports EPP Memory for simplified memory overclocking>

Hard Drives
The XPS 720 supports up to four hard drives12, –providing a potential capacity of up to 2.75TB11 total. And with RAID 1 and RAID 0 options, you can configure your storage to meet your needs, whether it's for storing large quantities of files, backing up system information and files, or improving performance with data striping.

Dell can ship up to 3 hard drives installed.Up to 2.75TB11 Multiple Serial ATA Hard Drives
Up to 1TB311 Single Serial ATA Hard Drive

Optical Drives, Floppy Drive, and Media Reader
Blu-ray disc
Multiple DVD+/-RW, Combo, DVD-ROM configurations Available
Optional Blu-Ray drive, 16x DVD+/-RW drive; 48X Combo Available
3.5" Floppy Drive and 13-in-1 Media Reader Available
Graphics
XPS 720 Red
512 MB DDR3 nVidia® GeForce® 8800 GT - SLI capable
768MB DDR3 nVidia® GeForce® 8800 GTX graphics card - SLI capable
768MB DDR3 nVidia® GeForce® 8800 Ultra graphics card - SLI capable
XPS 720 Black
256MB DDR3 nVidia® GeForce® 8600 GTS graphics card - SLI capable
512 MB DDR3 nVidia® GeForce® 8800 GT - SLI capable
768MB DDR3 nVidia® GeForce® 8800 GTX graphics card - SLI capable
768MB DDR3 nVidia® GeForce® 8800 Ultra graphics card - SLI capable

Sound Cards
Integrated 7.1 Intel High Definition Audio – Standard
Sound Blaster X-FiTM XtremeMusic (D)6 - Included

Physics Accelerator
AGEIA® PhysXTM physics accelerator (optional)
Note: Games must be designed to take advantage of the PhysX accelerator.

Weight & Dimensions
Width: Without Stand 8.6"(21.9 cm) / With Stand 14.0"(35.6 cm)
Height: Without Stand 21.9"(55.5 cm) / With Stand 22.5"(57.2 cm)
Depth: 23.4"(59.4 cm)
Weight: Typical configuration 47.8 lbs (21.7 kg) / Maximum Configuration 56.4 lbs (25.6 kg)

Externally Accessible
Video: 2 DVI and 1 S-Video
IEEE 1394 - 1 front & 1 back 6-pin serial connector
USB: 10 Ports (2 Front, 6 Back, 2 internal)
Audio: Audio – Front: headphone, microphone; Back: line-in, line-out, microphone, surround, center/LFE; integrated HDA 7.1 channel sound
Network: Integrated Gigabit10 Ethernet
Legacy: 2 PS/2 Ports
1 - S/P DIF out (optical)

Expansion Slots
PCI: 3 Slots
PCIe x1: 1 Slot
PCIe x16 (Graphics): 2 Slots
PCIe x8: 1 Slot

Chassis
Power Supply: 1KW (Red system) or 750W (Black system) - SLI, ATX2.0, EPS12V, SSI industry compatibility
Externally available: 2 Optical (5.25), 1 9-in-1 Media Card reader (2 x 5.25) & 1 Floppy (3.5)
Internally available: 4 x 3.5 (HDD)
Memory DIMM slots: 4 available
(H x W x D): 22.5” x 8.6” x 24.25” (with stand); 21.86” x 8.6” x 24.25” (without stand)
7-slot BTX motherboard (12.6" x 10.5")

XPS ONE

Offer Details

• 20 inch widescreen display with Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500
  
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
  
• 8X Slot load CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW)
  
• 2GB* Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 2 DIMMs
  
• 250GB* Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
  
• Integrated Video
  
• Integrated Audio - 2.0 Speakers
  
• 1Yr In-Home Service,* Parts Labor, 24x7 Phone Support

Design

Break the Mold
Even when space is at a premium, the Dell XPS One is a perfect fit. Just over 16" tall with a single cord that rests flush against the body of the computer, it sits comfortably in even compact workspaces.



Look Sharp
To help you stay in touch with friends and interact with the online community, the XPS One features a discreet 2-megapixel webcam and enhanced-capture, dual-microphone array with noise cancellation. LED lights tell you when the camera is on and stay dark when it’s not in use.

Sonic Sensation
Maximize your listening pleasure. The XPS One features integrated right and left speakers for incredible Hi-Def sound. And when you want to listen to music with the lights down low, a single touch dims the screen while the songs play on.



Entertainment Command Center
Use your XPS One as a media hub with:

• Easy data transfer options, including an 8-in-1 media card reader, USB drives, IEEE 1394a data ports, integrated gigabit Ethernet and more
  
• Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n Draft 2.0 Wi-Fi so you can share files, printer access and a broadband connection across multiple systems in your home
  
• Internal BlueTooth 2.0 for wireless connection to Bluetooth-enabled peripherals like your PDA or cell phone
  
• Standard DVD+-/RW drive so you can watch or burn video and audio discs or back up your data
  
• Optional BluRay Disc Drive for additional storage and viewing high def movies
  

Dell XPS 630 Desktop

Key Specs

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Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 (2.66GHz)
Memory: 2GB RAM
Storage: 500GB hard drive
Optical Drives: Double-layer DVD±RW
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800 GT
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium

Review

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It was just a matter of time before Dell jumped on the trend toward mainstream gaming machines—and its first effort is a winner. The XPS 630 is the best example we've yet seen of an everyday, affordable desktop that also excels with gaming, making you feel like you're getting more than your money's worth.



At $1,269, the XPS 630 costs a little more than two other mainstream machines we've looked at lately—Gateway's FX7020 and the Cyberpower Gamer Ultra CF 3870—but it noticeably outpaced both in terms of performance.

Powering the XPS 630 are a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 processor, 2GB of RAM, and the nVidia GeForce 8800 GT graphics card—the secret weapon of most mainstream gaming machines. And, in a big step forward for Dell, all of those components are plugged into an ATX motherboard. With this system, Dell has finally abandoned its proprietary designs, allowing for easier internal access and greater expandability post-purchase. Rounding out the offerings, you get a 500GB hard drive, double-layer 16x DVD±RW optical drive, 19-in-1 media-card reader, and Vista Home Premium as the OS.

The XPS 630 couldn't trounce the Gateway and Cyberpower in all our productivity tests (though the Dell was respectable across the board). But it delivered some impressive scores in our gaming benchmarks, starting with a more-than-solid 10,487 in Futuremark's 3DMark06 at 1,280x1,024 resolution, and handsome ratings of 8,883 at 1,600x1,200 and 6,338 at 2,560x1,600. The Gateway just eked ahead of the Dell on the last one, but the Dell regained its ground with a startling 137.7 frames per second (fps) in Company of Heroes at 1,280x1,024, a still-mighty 99.2fps at 1,600x1,200, and a more average 46.4fps at 2,560x1,200.

The wide leads vanished in the demanding DirectX 9 (DX9) title Supreme Commander, in which the XPS 630 consistently fell just behind both the Gateway and the Cyberpower systems. In our DX10 Company of Heroes and World in Conflict trials, the Dell still led the way but by considerably smaller margins. The XPS 630 was dead last, however, in all our DX10 tests with the highest resolutions, showing unplayable results of 8.3fps in Company of Heroes (2,560x1,600), 1fps in World in Conflict (2,560x1,600), and 8.9fps in Call of Juarez (1,920x1,200).

(This serves as an important reminder: these systems aren't intended for all-out performance freaks; they're just supposed to bring the thrill and fun of 3D gaming to the masses who can't shell out thousands of dollars to play the latest title at full-detail levels.)

Gaming aside, the XPS 630 offers some other worthy features. Its toolless, trapezoidal chassis is unusually sexy for this price. (Ours was black, but red is also available for yet another dash of flair.) The XPS 630 is also highly customizable, from security software (a 15-month McAfee subscription is an option) to upgradability. If you've got a bit more room on your credit card, you can add another 8800 GT in a Scalable Link Interface (SLI) configuration (you can also outfit your system with ATI graphics cards in CrossFire mode, if you want), an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor, more hard-drive space, a Blu-ray high-definition optical drive, and so on. The XPS 630 is not factory-overclocked, but Dell says its warranty covers overclocking for customers who choose to do so.

From what we've seen, the additions are not strictly necessary. As it stands, the XPS 630 is a well-tooled system that will bring you lots of enjoyment without breaking the bank.