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Is that anything like chomping? ]]>Sep 8th 2009 5:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 6:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 9th 2009 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 5:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 6:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 7:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 7:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 5:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 5:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/
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I've never been a big fan of Dell but I have to say, I've been quite impressed with the performance of these computers and especially given their price. I'm well aware you can build a computer with the same or better specifications for less, but not all users can do that or are willing to. ]]>Sep 8th 2009 11:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 6:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 10:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 6:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 6:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/DDR3 4gb - $80 (2x40)
Video card - 3450 $40
CPU - $230 (approx)
HDD - 320gb $50
Case - $40 with 350W PSU
DVD - $20 (could be cheaper)

Sum: $570. Not $800.
Please correct me if I forgot anything.]]>Sep 8th 2009 6:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 6:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 6:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 6:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/
BTW, I got nothing against making your own rig, I want to someday myself. Thing is, this is Dell we're talking about. Half the people that buy computers from them think that little elves run in gerbil wheels inside the case, and that's what makes it work.]]>Sep 8th 2009 6:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/
Vista Home Premium 64-bit = $110 w/free shipping
Intel Core i5-750 = $210 w/free shipping
LGA1156 mATX P55 motherboard (Foxconn) = $105 w/free shipping
4GB DDR3-1066MHz (Crucial) = $63 w/free shipping
500GB 7200RPM HDD (Samsung) = $50 w/free shipping
SATA CD/DVD-burner (Lite-On) = $29 + shipping
ATI Radeon HD 4350 512MB GPU = $35 + shipping
case w/350W PSU (Rosewill) = $35 + shipping
cheapest optical m&k option (Atop) = $15 + shipping

TOTAL = $652 + labor + shipping on four items, including the case

It's hardly a bad deal (especially if you have to buy your own OS), but many have their own m&k, want a bigger PSU, want a better GPU, etc. Others might not want to mess with computer innards, might not be big gamers, or they might think that Rosewill case was designed for 12-year olds. Either way, I'm pretty impressed with Dell/HP/Gateway/etc.'s prices these days (so long as you don't stray too far from the starting configurations), and I think the main advantage of DIY PCs is customization, not cash savings.]]>Sep 8th 2009 7:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/
CPU - i750 for $230 approx. Possibly cheaper.]]>Sep 8th 2009 7:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/
Btw, I have never assembled a new pc from scratch, but I can take my old one apart and back together in about half an hour.]]>Sep 8th 2009 7:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 7:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/
In all seriousness though, I commend you on your P.C. skills. It takes my 10 goddamn minutes to replace a stick of RAM. *Golf Clap*]]>Sep 8th 2009 8:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/

http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/desktops/desktop-studio-xps-435/pd.aspx?refid=desktop-studio-xps-435&s=dhs&cs=19&~oid=us~en~29~desktop-studio-xps-435_anav1~~

maybe next time engadget.]]>Sep 8th 2009 8:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/
What happened to nicely priced systems using the i7 920 cpu? Where does this cpu fit in the scheme of things?]]>Sep 8th 2009 6:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 6:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/
It's ok I found his missing money you don't have to go bonkers. And building a computer isn't all that hard, a 7-year old can do it literally.]]>Sep 8th 2009 6:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/
p.s. I am aware dell isn't the best brand, bear with me]]>Sep 8th 2009 7:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/
Actually, from what I've read and in my experience using the Studio XPS desktops, I'd say they outperform most of the XPS systems I've seen. That's because the XPS systems don't yet have the core i7 processor. I'm sure Dell is working on a new model.]]>Sep 8th 2009 11:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 10:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 8th 2009 11:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/Sep 9th 2009 4:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/dell-packs-intels-lynnfield-cpus-into-studio-xps-8000-and-9000/
I'm having major BIOS issues and despite having 8GB installed (win 7 64 bit) it only has 4GB usable.

Tech support tell me that the BIOS needs to be replaced (with one that supports memory re-mapping) but they dont have a fix yet and nor do they have a date for when it will be.

Surely this is something you would check before releasing to the marketplace?!?!?!

My advice is buyer beware!!!!!!!!!]]>Nov 4th 2009 7:24AM