Dell XPS-630 advice

SubZero · 08/16/2008, 07:01 PM

Looking at getting a Dell XPS-630 as shown below... good/bad? I've been out of the hardware loop for a bit and presume It will handle better than my current system.

Intel® Core™2 Q9450 (12MB,2.66GHz, 1333FSB)
MEMORY 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs
HARD DRIVE 640GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
OPTICAL DRIVE Dual Drives: 48x Combo + 16x DVD+/-RW w/ dbl layer write capable
VIDEO CARD nVidia GeForce 9800GX2 1024MB GDDR3
SOUND CARD Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ XtremeGamer (D) Sound Card
MEDIA READER Dell 19 in 1 Media Reader with Bluetooth
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Service Pack 1

Currently have a home built running XP Pro...
PROCESSOR AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3200+
MEMORY 3GB
VIDEO Radion x1300 w/512MB

Tim · 08/16/2008, 08:15 PM

Good or bad? You topped out just about every option for the thing.

Rocky2 · 08/16/2008, 08:54 PM

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Dell XPS-630 advice

My advice? Don't get it. I'm highly against Dell.

Build your own. It's not hard at all. It usually ends up being cheaper as well.

If you really want to buy one not build, my friend had success with iBUYPOWER: Custom Build Gaming Computers Desktop PCs, Notebooks

TE · 08/16/2008, 09:30 PM

not to good vid card. Get the new ati card, cheaper better

General Klinger · 08/17/2008, 05:09 AM

Looks fine to me

I've only ever owned Dell's I guess it depends what you are going to be doing, but with those specs, you shouln't have any issues

SubZero · 08/17/2008, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the info. I would normally build my own, but if I purchase Dell through my employer I'll save over $500, free shipping and an interest free payment plan. I will hardly notice it being deducted from my pay.

wiseoracle · 08/17/2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky2

My advice? Don't get it. I'm highly against Dell.

Build your own. It's not hard at all. It usually ends up being cheaper as well.

If you really want to buy one not build, my friend had success with iBUYPOWER: Custom Build Gaming Computers Desktop PCs, Notebooks

I would agree with you, but some people want the support and tired of messing with their computers to get it to run right.

It's more of a convenience factor, than well it's cheaper and better ideal.

Sh4d0wX7 · 08/17/2008, 08:28 PM

IMO, that's a very nicely built computer. I'm sure the price is kinda high (over $2200) but eh, if you feel like you need the support of a warranty and if you don't know how to fix problems that come along with a custom build, go for it.

Rocky2 · 08/18/2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sh4d0wX7

IMO, that's a very nicely built computer. I'm sure the price is kinda high (over $2200) but eh, if you feel like you need the support of a warranty and if you don't know how to fix problems that come along with a custom build, go for it.

What he said.

08/16/2008, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
SubZero Las Damas Desan Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Grove, PA Vehicle: 2007 Infiniti G35x Posts: 655	Dell XPS-630 advice Looking at getting a Dell XPS-630 as shown below... good/bad? I've been out of the hardware loop for a bit and presume It will handle better than my current system. Intel® Core™2 Q9450 (12MB,2.66GHz, 1333FSB) MEMORY 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs HARD DRIVE 640GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™ OPTICAL DRIVE Dual Drives: 48x Combo + 16x DVD+/-RW w/ dbl layer write capable VIDEO CARD nVidia GeForce 9800GX2 1024MB GDDR3 SOUND CARD Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ XtremeGamer (D) Sound Card MEDIA READER Dell 19 in 1 Media Reader with Bluetooth OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Service Pack 1 Currently have a home built running XP Pro... PROCESSOR AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3200+ MEMORY 3GB VIDEO Radion x1300 w/512MB Last edited by SubZero; 08/16/2008 at 07:13 PM. Reason: added current system

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Tim Gold Calipers Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Indy Vehicle: 09 Impreza Posts: 9,209	Good or bad? You topped out just about every option for the thing.

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08/17/2008, 09:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
SubZero Las Damas Desan Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Grove, PA Vehicle: 2007 Infiniti G35x Posts: 655	Thanks for the info. I would normally build my own, but if I purchase Dell through my employer I'll save over $500, free shipping and an interest free payment plan. I will hardly notice it being deducted from my pay.