Dell XPS 630 - Opinions?

[kevin_jarrett]

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, please move if so.

Wondering how this system:

Dell XPS 630
Intel Core2 processor Q6600 (2.40Ghz,1066FSB) w/Quad Core Technology and 8MB cache
3GB DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz (not Corsair)
Dual 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT
160gb WD Raptor
Integrated 7.1 audio

Will compare to my current 2.5 year old machine:

Dell XPS Gen 5
Pentium D 840 (3.2Ghz, 800FSB)
2GB SDRAM at 800Mhz
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB OC
160gb WD Raptor
SB Fata1ity Extreme Gamer

Uses: Casual single-player gaming (Crysis, Bioshock, HL2, COD, Second Life), image editing, some video work, standard 2D office apps.

The Gen 5 scored about 7,500 3DMARKs last I checked (3DMARK06). From what I've seen the 630 is 50% faster at least.

Opinions please?

Thanks in advance!

-kj-

 

[badge]

Compare the processors here. Considering I have never owned a DELL or a pre-built since 1994, I would think your new DELL should kick some serious Packard Bell butt.

http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=897&model2=871&chart=417

 

[acidpython]

I guess if you really want to go for a prebuilt Dell XPS have the better range in terms of an enthusiast. You may wish to consider swapping that Q6600 for a Dual Core (E8400 if possible) Since at stock you'll see better performance in your games, and heck do you really need more then 2 cores?

Are you going to be salvaging any parts from your old board?

 

[zenmaster]

That should be a good system.
Be sure to check Outlet.Dell.Com for good deals.
Also keep an eye out for coupons etc....

There can be big differences in price depending on price depending on how you hit different deals with Dell.

 

[Hellboy]

I will not even entertain a Dell, even if my mother in law bought me one....

IMO they are the biggest silicon turds to come out of a computer factory...


I cant wait to hear of the day that Dell go pop, bust, forever.......

I HATE DELLS............ Period

Ruined the Industry

 

[Topcover]

good system but if you can get a sound card
I would because on board sound is just not very good for games.