The Dimension XPS is built for Power Users (such as the extreme gamer) looking for advanced computing capabilities in a conventional desktop. It offers the highest expandability of... more
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Advantages: Great build, value and support Disadvantages: Obsolesence as with all PCs
...this my first PC from DELL online in April 1998. The Dell Dimension XPS R400 had just been released and this was first purchase online at around £2000. I was able to order slight changes to the base specification without being penalised for having a bespoke PC system rather than a mass prepared one. The order fullfilment was easliy tracked online. I could tell at what stage the PC delivery was, Construction, Testing, Awaiting Dispatch and finally ... ...minimum of fuss. Dell have a great deal of information about each system on their web-based support pages and you can download latest patches and drivers say for instance if you have upgraded the operating system to Windows 98 as I have. The Dell PC experience continues to be a positive one and I still have onsite support until April 2001. I have bought a Dell PC for my parents (70 & 74 years) and a friend has purchased a Dell PC on my recommendation ...
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Advantages: Value, Quality, Service, Specification, Brand! Disadvantages: Silver case not quite as chic as I had hoped
...other companies my experience with Dell has been thoroughly satisfying. I have had my computer 6 months now enough to know that it is not going to fall to pieces 6 weeks after purchase etc like many others. From the picture I had seen of the XPS I had hoped that the whole of the front of the machine was in Brushed Metal but unfortunately only the metal shield in the centre is despite this minor disappointment the computer has been a huge success ...
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Advantages: Easy to use/ easy to buy/ looks wonderful Disadvantages: Its big!/ costly to buy
This was our first ever bought pc. Mainly purchased for on line gaming and boy has it lived up to its name...wow!
When it arrived we took it out of the box and stood in amazment as it looked like something from a science fiction film, a space machine, with its blue front and silver panel that has a blue light shining from behind it looks awesome!
It is so easy to set up even if you dont know much, all software/ or most of it, that you purchase ...
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Advantages: Good machine, reliable, Disadvantages: After sales tech support
...and well built. At first Dell had a full operation in Geneva, however that has changed.
I live in Geneva, Switzerland, and when I call the local tech support phone number its diverted to Casablanca if I select 'French' and Ireland , I think, when I select 'English'.
In either case they are unable to help and regularly suggest to reformat the HD. Easy to say. I end up calling a computer expert in Geneva who comes over and solved the issue.
I have ...
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Processor Main Features: Hyper-Threading Technology
Cache memory
Type: L2 Cache
Installed Size: 1 MB
Cache Per Processor: 1 MB
Mainboard
Chipset Type: Intel 925X Express
Data Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Ram
Installed Size: 512 MB / 4 GB (max)
Technology: DDR II SDRAM
Memory Speed: 533 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance: PC2-4200
Form Factor: DIMM 240-pin
Features: Two DDR channels
Storage controller
Type: 1 x RAID - integrated
Controller Interface Type: Serial ATA-150
Channel Qty: 2
RAID Level: RAID 0, RAID 1
Storage controller (2nd)
Type: 1 x IDE - integrated
Controller Interface Type: ATA-100
Channel Qty: 2
Storage
Floppy Drive: 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy
Hard Drive: 1 x 160 GB - standard - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
Optical storage
Type: DVD-ROM - IDE
Read Speed: 16x
Monitor
Monitor Type: None
Graphics controller
Type: PCI Express x16 - plug-in card
Graphics Processor / Vendor: ATI Radeon X300 SE
Installed Size: 128 MB
Digital Video Standard: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Manufacturer's product description
The Dimension XPS is built for Power Users (such as the extreme gamer) looking for advanced computing capabilities in a conventional desktop. It offers the highest expandability of the Dimension systems to tackle graphic-intensive files and video-editing applications. Built 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.
Audio output
Type: Sound card - plug-in card
Audio Adaptor: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2
Sound Output Mode: 5.1 channel surround
Compliant Standards: Dolby Digital 5.1
Input device
Type: Mouse, keyboard
Telecom
Modem: Fax / Modem
Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Networking
Networking: Network adapter
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free):
3 ( 2 ) x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
1 ( 0 ) x front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
3 ( 2 ) x internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
4 ( 2 ) x memory - DIMM 240-pin
1 ( 0 ) x processor - LGA775 Socket
1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16
1 PCI Express x1
4 PCI
Interfaces:
8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI
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