Dell XPS 420 slated for October 19th launch

Next up in our week o' Dell scoops, a bit more on the XPS 420. We don't have much more info on specs than before (really, what else could you possibly need know?), but recent Dell docs have the 420 set for release on October 19th. Granted, that shouldn't be considered a final date -- Dell (among other companies) miss their internal launch dates all the time -- so don't be surprise if it's later. Oh, one other new bit: not that it's any surprise, but the 420 will be ready to rumble with DCTs for CableCARD Vista Media Center. A few more shots of the 420 all splayed open after the break.

[cullen_d @ Sep 4th 2007 11:57AM]

cable management is non-existent. That is one thing I would want in it... I would most likely mod the thing to put a window into. The things really do look ugly once the side panel is off. The blue plastic going all over isn't too attractive either. I wouldn't mind seeing more silent fans and a better design for airflow. Maybe once they nail those issues I will think about buying one.

[Sarah @ Sep 4th 2007 11:59AM]

higher res pictures would have been nice.

looks to be a powerful and affordable pc...

[ciscoguerrero @ Sep 4th 2007 12:12PM]

the 420, huh? So does that mean it comes with a special place to put your...um... herbal memory booster? yeah, that's it. Or maybe a water cooled... y'know?

[K @ Sep 4th 2007 12:31PM]

Duudddeee....

[Ben @ Sep 4th 2007 12:56PM]

haha, Yeah, I was expecting the headline to read...

"Dell XPS 420- looks sticky!" or "Dell XPS 420- extra dank"

lol

[GadgieBot @ Sep 4th 2007 1:06PM]

GadgieBot says smoke buds

[larrybgoode @ Sep 4th 2007 4:13PM]

I think it's called the 420 because you have to be really, really stoned not to think it looks hideous.

[karmaghost @ Sep 4th 2007 12:55PM]

You put your /PCIe/ card in there, maaaaaaan!

[Will @ Sep 4th 2007 1:09PM]

That is one ugly case.. save your money and DIY.

[rick @ Sep 4th 2007 11:03PM]

can't DIY w/ cablecard...

[Adam @ Sep 4th 2007 2:21PM]

The Dell Dude would be proud.

(he got busted for marijuana possession a couple years back)

[John Sinshack @ Sep 4th 2007 7:46PM]

Good point

[Adam @ Sep 4th 2007 8:52PM]

Here's hoping for a Dell 69, a Dell 666, and other teenage dream names.

Hell, if they make the thing in green, I'll buy one.

[Matt P @ Sep 4th 2007 4:15PM]

adsf

[americaneagl @ Sep 4th 2007 4:32PM]

I want it

[711 @ Sep 4th 2007 4:37PM]

I was going to make some comment about this looking like you could build your next lego creation on it, but then I took a closer look at the photos. BTX mobo and case? No fucking thank you.

[Steven @ Sep 4th 2007 5:51PM]

I still think that its way better to build your own desktop. But i guess if your not technically inclined then there okay.

[Marten Kai-Larsen @ Sep 4th 2007 6:03PM]

Very many "I can do better" comments. Even saying the airflow isn't good from these pictures and that cable management is bad. Wow. Try building a PC with the same spec for the same money and there is no way you can have it run more quit and stable.

These systems are thoruoghly tested for noise and airflow, something that would cost a fortune to do if you tried to do it for one build.

As for windows and glowing insides, well, you are not the kind of person Dell builds PC's for. As for how it looks when the cover is off, well it sure ruins the airflow...

Of course I can't really speak for this models sound level or airflow from these pictures but so can noone else. My experience with (corporate) Dell PC's is that they are super silent. The airflow is excellent and stability top notch.

Trying to build a PC with the same specs is here in sweden no saving at all. We really have no real competition to dell right now if you want intel chipset. And what is wrong with BTX? Is it that it is a result of research and science?

[Victor S @ Sep 5th 2007 3:22AM]

Hmm,

Quote-{Very many "I can do better" comments. Even saying the airflow isn't good from these pictures and that cable management is bad. Wow. Try building a PC with the same spec for the same money and there is no way you can have it run more quit and stable.}

Anything OEM can be built at a cheaper price, that's the purpose of DIY. As for stability, I put a lot more trust in an Asus or MSI motherboard than I do a Dell one made in a Chinese sweat shop.

{These systems are thoruoghly tested for noise and airflow, something that would cost a fortune to do if you tried to do it for one build}

Why does it need airflow testing, it's common sense that heat rises, and always have the same amount of air flowing out that flows in...if that costs a fortune, then I must say someone is using the wrong research company. Have a fan or two in, a fan or two out, and always keep it flowing to the back and up if possible, duh. If you want it quiet, adjust your BIOS settings for fan control unless your using a crappy motherboard that forces you to use molex for the fans in which case you just buy whisper quite fans.



{As for windows and glowing insides, well, you are not the kind of person Dell builds PC's for. As for how it looks when the cover is off, well it sure ruins the airflow...}

Ok genius, this is the XPS...the elite Dell gaming computer. It's not an office workers desktop PC, its a college kids gaming rig. Yes, looks are important to the XPS line. When the covers off, its all plastic, it screams I'm made in China(CHEAP). DIY rigs are normally aluminum, steel, or anything but plastic.



{Of course I can't really speak for this models sound level or airflow from these pictures but so can noone else. My experience with (corporate) Dell PC's is that they are super silent. The airflow is excellent and stability top notch.}

I agree, most Dell's are super quiet, but this is the XPS again, not grandpa's p0rn viewing machine.

{Trying to build a PC with the same specs is here in sweden no saving at all. We really have no real competition to dell right now if you want intel chipset. And what is wrong with BTX? Is it that it is a result of research and science?}

BTX is more to be a proprietary system to force you to have to return to Dell for main parts. You can replace that board with any other but a BTX of that design, obviously making you pay Dell outrageous price for a sweat shop made motherboard.


ALL IN ALL, Save your money, buy your own custom rig, parts come cheap when you really look for them. I happen to know since I work for a large well known computer shop that does repairs and customs.

[Marten Kai-Larsen @ Sep 5th 2007 7:24AM]

"I put a lot more trust in an Asus or MSI motherboard than I do a Dell one made in a Chinese sweat shop. "
I am pretty these taiwanese companies outsource production to china as well. What dell does is the the system as a whole. On the componentlevel I am pretty sure there is no difference in quality.

"Why does it need airflow testing,..."
I'll just stop here. That is a key difference in stability and noice levels, making sure the right tempered air comes to the right components with minimal noise. If you don't understand this then there is no argument, you can build a cheaper PC.

BTX is by the also developed for better airflow, but that doesnt matter since it is just a matter of blowing in air to the chassis anyway, right?

On your last point however, you are right, Dell PCs are not very good for swapping components, motherboards I wouldn't recommend anyway but the processor is very hard to change and in at least corporate models the form factor of the PSU is propriety. Making it hard to upgrade to power hungry GPUs.

BTX is not a dell propriety standard, it has been developed by Intel and is a standard which few uses. Its the evolution of the ATX.

[paperslug @ Sep 4th 2007 6:21PM]

Just when i got my 410
D:

[Aamir Rasheed @ Sep 4th 2007 10:47PM]

DIY - its nothing special

[Sameer Surampalli @ Sep 5th 2007 12:31AM]

Could they seriously not make a PC that wasn't ugly as hell?

They haven't even changed the inside from the Dimension 9100 days (I have one and it looks just like that).

[Icaro @ Sep 5th 2007 3:33AM]

Nice Dell ^^

[Casper @ Oct 19th 2007 1:50PM]

So where is it? :-)