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Dell XPS 730

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Dell XPS 730 4.00

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RRP

$3599.00

Review Date

Friday, 6th of June, 2008

Features

Graphics Processor : NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT

What's Hot

4GB RAM, quad-core CPU, fast performance, SLI graphics, room for expansion, quiet, Blu-ray player

What's Not

Could use faster graphics card options, consumes 66W of electricity even when it's shut down, could use more comprehensive RAID configuration options

The Final Word

Big, bold and perhaps beautiful to some, the XPS 730 is a heavy-duty machine with plenty of heart. It could use faster graphics card options, but its twin-8800GTs should do a reasonable job of satisfying most gaming urges.

Display

Display Technology

TFT

Screen size

24.0 in

Screen Resolution

1900x1200

Aspect Ratio

16:10

General

Warranty (Months)

Other Features

Twin 8800GT graphics cards, SLI

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT

Graphics Card Interface

PCI Express x16

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

750 GB

Hard Drive Type

Internal

RPM

7200

Interface

Serial ATA

Input Devices

Keyboard, Mouse

Media

Card Reader

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

4 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR3

Number of DIMM Slots

L2 Cache Memory

12MB (2 x 6MB)

Motherboard

Maximum Number of Processors Supported

Bus Speed

1333MHz

Storage Interfaces Supported

DMA/ATA-100 (Ultra), Serial ATA

Network Card on Motherboard

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD+RW (dual layer), BD-R

PC Expansion Bays

Expansion Bays

3.5in Internal, 5.25in External

Number of 3.5in Internal Expansion Bays

Number of 5.25in External Expansion Bays

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

PCI, PCI Express x1, PCI Express x16

Number of Dual PCI Express x16 Slots

Number of PCI Slots

Number of PCI Express x1 Slots

Number of PCI Express x16 Slots

PCs

PC Case Form Factor

Tower

PC User Suitability

Gaming, Multimedia

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power

Maximum Power Capacity (Watts)

980W

Processor

Intel Core2 Quad Q9450

Processor Speed

2.6 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Windows Vista Home Premium.

Sound Card

Sound Card Type

Plug-in

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Line level out (Front / Side / Rear / Center), SPDIF Input, External SATA, DVI Input, Firewire, Headphone Jack, Line In, Line out, Microphone Jack , PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, RJ45, SPDIF output, USB 2.0

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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