Dell XPS 600 Review
Admittedly, this post is all about stuffing in a not-so-current (Nov. 2005) Dell review that I somehow managed to miss earlier. But in any case, I hope that this comprehensive review of the Dell XPS 600 - one of Dell’s very own SLI gaming PCs - from TrustedReviews will prove helpful.
So, let’s go to the negatives:
Essentially, Dells slavishness to Intel seriously hampers the appeal of the XPS desktop as a serious hardcore gaming machine. Sure, it’s fast but you know that an Athlon system of the same price, whether it’s a dual-core X2 or a FX-57 will give you better gaming performance.
If you’re aware of this, or you’re just an Intel fan boy and don’t care that you could get even more performance elsewhere, then there’s a lot to love about the Dell.
This I think, is what you really need to know when it comes to pricey top-of-the-line gaming PCs such as the Dell XPS 600. And this is where Alienware (and most other gaming PC specialists) shines as it provides the necessary AMD alternative. Nevertheless, the XPS 600 gave a sufficiently good impression as TrustedReviews concludes that, “The Dell XPS is generally very impressive and while it’s very expensive you do get a great specification for your money. It’s also great to look at, it’s very well built and it’s not too loud. However, it’s Intel based, and when it comes to games, AMD is faster. A great machine then, but it’s not the final word in gaming desktops.”
Note: The Dell UK website lists three configurations for the Dell XPS 600. I believe that TrustedReviews reviewed the most feature-packed (and most expensive) version of the XPS 600, i.e. The Ultimate Gaming Solution.
More information and reviews on the Dell XPS 600 here.
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House of Dell » Win A Dell XPS 600 From Computer Gaming World said,
Pingback • February 14, 2006 @ 2:51 am
[…] Yesterday, being a member of File Front, I received an email regarding a promotion to win a free Dell XPS 600 from Computer Gaming World. Now, we all know the Dell XPS 600 is a top-of-the-line gaming desktop - though limited by its Intel-only specifications - as it was reviewed by TrustedReviews earlier. […]
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House of Dell » Dell and AMD: Does Anyone Give A Damn? said,
Pingback • February 2, 2006 @ 1:36 am
[…] I’d say it is high time for Dell to start bringing in AMD into their product line-ups, especially higher-end gaming PCs. I doubt I’m the only one who thinks this way. Just look at the Dell XPS 600 and how TrustedReviews deemed it imperfect due to the lack of an AMD processor: However, it’s Intel based, and when it comes to games, AMD is faster. A great machine then, but it’s not the final word in gaming desktops […]