My New System

[dos1986]

Bought an xps710 on dell outlet on ebay for what I think is a bargain,what do you guys think?

XPS 710

Core 2 Quad-Core QX6700 (2.66GHz
SINGLE 768MB nVidia GeForce 8800 GTX
2048MB (2x1024) 667MHz DDR2
160GB Serial ATA2 (7200 Rpm)
160GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
Windows Vista Home Premium

For €912

http://stores.ebay.ie/Dell-Outlet

Will be playing on my 26" Samsung Bordeaux Model number LE26R87BDX....

Do it justice

 

[Zorg]

I'm no fan of OEM, for many reasons, but that is a pretty good deal.

 

[aadamszc]

I'm no fan of OEM, for many reasons, but that is a pretty good deal.

Agreed.

 

[sprucebr1]

Not too shabby for an ebay buy. the QX6700 is no push over. Wonder if thats referbished? lol.

 

[rgeist554]

The processor alone should run you that much. :O http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=qx6700&x=0&y=0
Toss in a GTX and that's a fantastic deal.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=8800+gtx&x=0&y=0

I don't know much about Vista, but wasn't the Ultimate Version the only one recommenced for performance? (I could be way off here, someone please correct me if I'm wrong.)

This makes me worry though:

***About Refurbished Dell Systems

All Dell returned systems are put through Dell's stringent production process again where they are completely refurbished and tested.

 

[dos1986]

Yeah Vista has me a bit worried,Ive been thinking of wiping it and installing xp pro,but after seeing a performance preview of Crysis and the extra effects with Vista has me confused....

What would yee do?

 

[rgeist554]

I think Vista should be fine, just make sure you get the right version. From what I keep reading on these forums the FPS gap is almost closed between XP pro and Vista. If the Dell can handle it, maybe add an extra 2GB of RAM. Most gaming machines I see w/ Vista contain at least 4 GB (RAM is pretty cheap anyway)

I'd definitely like to see Crysis in DX10 mode *drool*, but I have yet to purchase Vista. Just do a little research or asking around here and see if anyone has any gaming troubles with Vista Home Premium. (I believe the Vista 64 got good performance ratings for Crysis in another thread)

 

[dos1986]

Really looking forward to Call Of Duty 4...My current system which I am selling a E6550 2.33GHZ,2gb Ram,256mb 7950gt scores just above 6000 on 3d mark 06 on the yougamers performance site...

 

[dos1986]

Im guessing my new one should double that....

I sound like a kid lol...

Never had a state of the art pc before...playing Crysis,Call Of Duty 4 and Pro Evo 08 maxed out on a high def screen is alien to me...

 

[rgeist554]

I'm scared to do a 3dMark benchmark, lol. My new system runs great on max settings on all the games I've thrown at it so far, but I'm afraid to see what numbers I get and then want to upgrade (ie. spend more money!)