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Hardware Dell Launches XPS 630 Gaming Desktop
Brandon Hill (Blog) - February 26, 2008 10:39 AM
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Dell's new XP2 630 starts at $1,300

Dell is expanding its line of gaming systems today with the new XPS 630 desktop. According to Dell, it's the first OEM PC to support the Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA).

The XPS 630 features an NVIDIA nForce 650 SLI chipset, two PCIe x16 slots, four internal HDD bays, Corsair DOMINATOR memory, four DIMM slots, Light FX 2.0 technology and a 750W power supply. Optional hardware includes an AGEIA PhysX physics accelerator and a Blu-ray drive.

Given that Dell is aiming the XPS 630 at gamers, the company fully sanctions overclocking of the processor and memory subsystems. In addition, the XPS 630 comes with a brushed-aluminum chassis and can be ordered with either a red or black bezel.

"Since its inception, the Dell XPS line has been committed to delivering aggressive, competitive and attractive options for a broad spectrum of PC gamers," said Dell gaming head Arthur Lewis. "With the Dell XPS 630, we have the unique and exciting opportunity to offer a system that brings together the needs of enthusiasts and casual gamers."

Pricing for the XPS 630 starts at $1,249 and will skyrocket from there. The base configuration will get you an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor, GeForce 8800 GT 512MB graphics card and a one-year warranty and in-home warranty service.

For a review of the XPS 630, head over to PC Magazine. The publication gave the desktop 4 out of 5 stars.

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Seriously
By Master Kenobi (blog) on 2/26/2008 10:47:15 AM , Rating: 5
Some of the specs really puzzle me. Why bother with overpriced Corsair Dominator? Just throw in some Corsair XMS2 or competitor memory with regular heat spreaders. No need to put pipes and whatnot on it as long as the case has good cooling. Then with the money saved maybe bump that graphics card up a notch. :(




RE: Seriously
By Desslok on 2/26/2008 11:00:15 AM , Rating: 5
Sadly, most people just see the name and think "OH, that must be the best there is!"


RE: Seriously
By Owls on 2/26/08, Rating: -1
RE: Seriously
By DASQ on 2/26/2008 11:41:50 AM , Rating: 2
It's a strange phenomenon, computer geeks and cat ownership. Why do so many geeks like cats? I don't find them particularly interesting. The mystery of the internet.


RE: Seriously
By AlphaVirus on 2/26/2008 11:53:40 AM , Rating: 5
I like cats, they are fluffy and cute. I always squeeze their paws to make the claws come out, they just sit there and its funny to me.

One strange thing they do is when I am laying down, they jump near on my chest and start licking my eyes. I think because they are probably going for my eyelids since its hair and they usually groom by licking, but its weird nonetheless.

Also when there is a bird they try to imitate it with a noise similar to a toy machine gun *cack,cack,cack,cack*. Once again unsure why they do this but its too funny.

House cats are some funny creatures.


RE: Seriously
By FITCamaro on 2/26/08, Rating: 0
RE: Seriously
By Souka on 2/26/2008 2:45:40 PM , Rating: 5
RE: Seriously
By daftrok on 2/26/2008 4:40:21 PM , Rating: 2
RE: Seriously
By AgentPromo on 2/26/2008 12:13:54 PM , Rating: 5
I have a theory why nerds like cats:

1. Cats do not have to go outside. Nerds don't like sunlight.

2. Because said cats do not have to go outside, they cannot run away. Dogs could run away. Nerds do not have the athleticism to chase after a dog, especially chase a dog in the sunlight of the outside

3. Cats look past your flaws and dont mind that you cant run fast or that you dont like sunlight. But if you sit on your butt all day in the dark, even your dog would start to think your a nut.


RE: Seriously
By SiliconAddict on 2/26/08, Rating: -1
RE: Seriously
By Denigrate on 2/26/2008 1:36:11 PM , Rating: 1
Best Post Ever.


RE: Seriously
By Raidin on 2/26/2008 4:25:31 PM , Rating: 2
We're talking about geeks, not nerds. Stay on topic.


RE: Seriously
By Alpha4 on 2/26/2008 6:36:28 PM , Rating: 3
I thought the topic was the XPS 630 Gaming Desktop.


RE: Seriously
By cochy on 2/26/2008 2:25:30 PM , Rating: 5
Cats are great. They mind their own business. Wish more people were like that!


RE: Seriously
By StevoLincolnite on 2/26/2008 6:01:31 PM , Rating: 3
Not to mention you kick a dog and they will come crawling back.
Kick a cat, and they walk away showing they're rear-end with their tail in the air happily.
They have more "character" and are also more self sufficient, they don't rely on us as much as dogs do.

Plus, I'm a gamer - Outside - me vampire = sun bad.


RE: Seriously
By Polynikes on 2/26/2008 11:44:28 AM , Rating: 2
Wow (no pun intended), that is quite possibly the most monumental waste of money ever on computer hardware. Considering WoW probably consumes 90%+ of his PC gaming, that hardware is overkill.


RE: Seriously
By MooseMuffin on 2/26/2008 12:05:31 PM , Rating: 2
Unless that price includes a 30" monitor =)


RE: Seriously
By MightyAA on 2/26/2008 12:07:57 PM , Rating: 4
Actually, I'm glad they tell you who's stuff they are putting in there. The problem I've always had with Dell is that they use the low bidder, and specs are notoriously brief to allow several different brands. Example; find the timings of the ram on a Dell.. how many rails does that psu have?.. they don't tell you because they aren't always the same and subject to change as a new supply contract is filled. If you know who's stuff is going in, you have information to let you determine if it's good or not instead of praying that they didn't cut corners on the guts of your rig. It's those little things that make a machine better.


RE: Seriously
By zolo111 on 2/27/2008 1:59:47 AM , Rating: 2
But if you care about the PSU type, and how many rails it has, and how much amps it's pumping. Then I don't think you should be looking at an overpriced XPS system, you're gonna build your own system and save tons of $$, right?

These systems are for the rich kids who don't know/care about the specs, as long as it plays WOW.


RE: Seriously
By crimson117 on 2/27/2008 1:40:28 PM , Rating: 5
I don't think the base 630 is particularly overpriced at $1250.

Q6600: $260
Vista Home Premium: $110
2x1gb DDR2: ~$40
8800GT 512MB: $200
320GB HD: $90
DVD burner: $30
PSU ~750W: ~$125
Intel Mobo: ~$125
Decent case: ~$100
Mouse/Keyboard: $20

[b]Total: $1100[/b]

So $150 for Dell to put it all together, install Vista, and warranty it for 1 year? Sounds reasonable to me.

Of course if you have very specific parts in mind, and you have the time and inclination, then build it yourself and have fun. And upgrades can add up quickly, of course, as Dell charges a premium. But the base 630 cannot be called overpriced.


RE: Seriously
By retrospooty on 2/26/2008 1:08:02 PM , Rating: 1