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Dell XPS 720 H2C (Blu-ray)

Dell XPS 720 H2C (Blu-ray)
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Priced at $7,756 direct, $8,955 with 27-inch widescreen LCD monitor, the Dell XPS 720 H2C (Blu-ray) is an updated version of the XPS 700, the XPS 710 H2C and the XPS 720 H2C—units that we saw earlier this year and late last year. The internals are now as modern as Dell can make them: The XPS 720 H2C retains the quiet (and expensive) thermoelectric cooler and adds some new technologies, such as a quad-core overclocked processor, a GeForce 8800 Ultra graphics card (replacing the older 8800 GTX), and a Blu-ray burner that lets you watch high-def movies or burn 50GB data disks. It represents a very good choice for the gamer.

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Dell, Inc.

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Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $7,756.00 - $8,955.00
  • Type: Gaming, Media
  • Processor Family: Intel Core 2 Extreme
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage Capacity: 1320 GB
  • RAID: Yes
  • Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 Ultra SLI
  • Primary Optical Drive: Blu-Ray Disc
  • Secondary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW
  • Monitor Type: LCD Widescreen
  • Screen Size: 27 inches
  • Vista Compatibility: Windows Vista Premium Ready
  • Notes: $7,756 direct, $8,955 with 27 inch widescreen monitor

Bottom Line

The XPS 720 H2C (Blu-ray) is now updated with nVidia GeForce 8800 Ultra SLI graphics, an overclocked quad-core processor, and physics card. It's still a bit of overkill and hard on the back, but it's a killer gaming system from the second-largest PC maker on the planet.

Pros

Speedy gaming rig. New window opens internals to view. Ageia PhysX card. Quiet. Optional 15-month Internet Security subscription. Beefy graphics card protection.

Cons

Nonstandard power supply and cord. No reset switch or hard power switch. Heavy. Pricey.

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