the new dell!

[mp3MaStA88]

hey all you pc fans out there! there is a new dell on the market, and i think you will like it! it is dells 1st gaming pc that ever hit the market


The DimensionTM XPS is built for the hardcore gamer with XPS Technology that includes a new chassis design, specialized thermals to keep the system cool and quiet, power for the long haul, and the most engrossing realism in video and sound. With an Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor speeds up to 3GHz plus Hyper-Threading Technology with 800MHz Front Side Bus, extreme audio and graphics, and built-in 10/100 Ethernet for easy online connectivity, the XPS is ready to play.

here are some tech specs!


Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor at 2.80, 3.0 or 3.20 GHz with Hyper-Threading Technology and 800MHz front side bus
Intel® 875P chipset
256 MB Dual Channel DDR 400MHz SDRAM standard, upgradable to 2 GB
4 DIMM slots. Memory installed in pairs for dual channel

Drive Bays


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Externally accessible: Three 5.25" for CD, CD-RW, DVD or combination drive

One floppy drive bay


Internally accessible: Three 3.5-inch bays for hard drives



I/O Ports


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Externally accessible: Serial: Two 9-pin serial ports

Parallel: One parallel port

Video: One 15-hole connector

Keyboard: One 6-pin mini-DIN connector (or use USB connection)

Mouse: One 6-pin mini-DIN connector (or use USB connection)

IEEE 1394: Two IEEE 1394 ports - 1 front/1 back

USB: 8 USB 2.0 ports - 2 front/6 back

Headphone: 1 front headphone jack

Audio: 5.1 channel out (3 jacks), line in, and microphone

Network: One 10/100 Ethernet network connector


Internally accessible: Primary IDE Channel: 40-pin connector

Secondary IDE Channel: 40-pin connector on PCI local bus



Slots


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4 PCI slots

1 8X-AGP slot



Chassis


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Quiet yet robust thermal design.
Chassis features: 8 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 6 back) and front headphone jack

Convenient front flip covers conceal front I/O ports and drive bays

3 - 5 1/4" external bays

3 - HDD bays

460W power supply

3 chassis fans for cooling. 2 more dedicated to the power supply.

Clam-shell design provides easy access. Opens with one latch while in upright position.

Color coded ports and internal cables simplify service and set up

Dimensions (H x W x D): 19.87" x 8.89" x 19.8"




Up to 200 GB hard drive

Optional: 120 GB RAID 1 (mirroring) and 240 GB RAID 0 (striping) configurations.

[CCSDUDE]

Totally leet, dood! Ahmm...no...that just sucks...I bet it cost 2k+ ...

I could build the same rig for much less, with better airflow...and drop the price even more if you toss in AMD in place of Intel...

Usually OEM systems are cheaper with a loss in quality and sometimes expandability...but I'm sure DELL is gonna try and pawn this POS off as 'elite' and sell it for much more then it's actually worth. I mean come the fuck on...some shitty Intel mobo won't out do any good K400's...so what the hell do they think they're blowing up peoples asses?

[nasrules]

It's a bit of a change for Dell, but at the end of the day...........it's still a Dell.

As CCS said, building your own machine is the way to go nowadays. It's so easy to find instructions, and so much cheaper to get the parts.

[BloodStraw]

The case looks pretty good for being a dell though!

[rainbowdemon]

It's a bit of a change for Dell, but at the end of the day...........it's still a Dell.

I have a Dell Dimension 4300S. Got it almost 2 years ago. It has been doing just fine for me. I've asked this question before, and I'm going to ask it again. What's wrong with Dell? I think they are good machines!

[nasrules]

Don't get me wrong, I run a Dell, a Dimension 4100. But raving on about a Dell? Yes, the customer service is good. Yes, Dell are better than most manufacturers. But you're still better off building your own if you can.

[rainbowdemon]

But you're still better off building your own if you can.

I agree. I've been doing some reading on this. But I just don't have the knowledge to do this. Maybe someday.

[QuickSurfer]

I bet Dogster would run smooth as silk on that wouldnt it

[nasrules]

y4ah m4n!!!!! d4t5 a l337 d0g5t4 m4ch1n3!!?!?!!!!! ;-)

rainbowdemon: That's what I thought up until a month or so ago. As far as I can gather, the actual putting-together of the hardware is easy enough, and as long as you have a Bootdisk you can install an OS without any trouble.

[Captain_FLX]

Damn that Pc looks Great. I think it kinda looks like an AlienWare Case atleast close to it. I still think tho that if you REALLY want a Gamer Machine you should either Build your own to fit your aspects or Buy an AlienWare since it was MADE for Gamers.

[Winphuk]

Congratulations dude .........

[Induna]

Building a PC really isn't that difficult. I admit at first it might seem a little daunting, when you open up the case and see all the wires, cables everywhere. The thing you have to remember is that a computer is made up of a number of components, when connected together may look complicated, but when broken down, is nothing more than a techinal LEGO set.

It just takes a little confidence to put everything together. I would recommend you first try it out on a basic PC, buy secondhand parts from a local shop, paper, fair. And just give it a try. If you make a mistake, so what? That's the part of the fun of building a PC, learning.

Then move onto the more expensive, higher spec PC of your dreams.

[12345678910]

An Alienware box will be better for a gamer than anything that Dell produces. And on top of that building it yourself will save you some cash and give you a feel of what really is in your system.

256 MB Dual Channel DDR 400MHz SDRAM standard, upgradable to 2 GB

How is someone supposed to play hardcore games with that memory? The average user won't upgrade the RAM until they notice a problem.

Lata,
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[XtraNtnse]

Dell, or any other brand for that matter, blows. You want something done right, ya gotta build it yourself..

[Theinfamousone]

The problem with OEMs is that they probably give you integrated graphics card and sound cards, cheap Samsung RAM instead of Kingston, cheap mobo as CCS said etc. and then they bundle tons of software that isn't "free" as they say, you have to pay for it, it's included in the cost. They make you buy Windows XP, and Office probably and will include a year of "free" AOL, which they just charge you an extra $300 probably and give most of it to AOL for your subscription, by the time you get out the door, you've paid for so much worthless stuff. Plus it's just no fun having a computer made to look pretty.