Dell - XPS Desktop with Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q6600

Name: Nothing but problems
Item: Dell - XPS Desktop with Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q6600
Rating: 1
Author: JensReview

Model:X720-106B

SKU:8808294

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With dual high-speed hard drives and a DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, this desktop makes it easy to store and record movies, music and more. The Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer sound card ensures that your games sound impressive and rich.UL.features {margin:0;padding:0px 5px 10px 0px;list-style:none;}UL.features LI.doc {padding:0px 5px 2px 17px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_moreinfo_icon.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.arrow {padding:0px 5px 2px 17px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_richmedia_icon.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdbuiltindcr {padding:0px 5px 2px 80px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdbuiltin_dcr.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdbuiltin {padding:0px 5px 2px 60px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdbuiltin.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdready {padding:0px 5px 2px 60px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdready.gif") no-repeat left top;}Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 preloadedWhich Windows Vista edition is right for you? Learn more about the .

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The Intel® Core™2 Quad processor delivers 4 complete execution cores in 1 processor for better multitasking and multithreaded performance; Intel® Smart Memory Access optimizes data bandwidth to accelerate and improve instruction throughput
Intel® Advanced Digital Media Boost accelerates the execution of Streaming SIMD Extension (SSE) instructions to significantly improve the Media Boost performance on a broad range of applications, including video, audio, image and photo processing
1 Western Digital Raptor 160GB SATA hard drive with 16MB cache (10,000 rpm) and 1 Seagate 320GB SATA hard drive with 16MB cache (7200 rpm)
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT graphics with up to 512MB video memory; S-video output; Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer sound card
See the benefits of an NVIDIA graphics processor in your desktop.
19-in-1 media card reader supports CompactFlash I/II, Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSD, miniSD High Capacity, microSD, microSD High Capacity, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Mobile, MultiMediaCard Plus and MultiMediaCard micro
Also supports Reduced Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2) and Microdrive
2 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interfaces and 10 high-speed USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 6 rear, 2 internal) for fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity; eSATA interface
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network connection with RJ-45 connector; 56 Kbps high-speed modem
Dell USB keyboard and USB optical mouse
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled; software package included with Microsoft Works 9.0, Roxio Creator 10 Dell Edition and more
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

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Specifications

Other

Gaming Series
Yes

Processor Brand
Intel®

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230738','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor</a>
Intel® Core™2 Quad

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230979','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor Speed</a>
2.4GHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231597','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Bus</a>
1066MHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231665','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Cache Memory</a>
8MB on die Level 2

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231937','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Memory (RAM)</a>
2GB

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236490','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Memory (RAM) Expandable To</a>
4GB

Type of Memory (RAM)
PC2-5300 DDR2

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235838','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Hard Drive Size</a>
480GB

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236524','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Graphics</a>
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235920','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Video Memory</a>
Up to 512MB

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716238297','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">TV Tuner</a>
No

Audio
Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer sound card

Built-in Webcam
No

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716237203','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Network Card</a>
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)

Wireless Networking
None

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716238563','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Recordable DVD Drive</a>
Yes, DVD±RW/CD-RW

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716238811','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Recordable DVD Drive Speeds</a>
16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-RW; 48x4x48 CD-RW

Direct-Disc Labeling
No

Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader

Available Expansion Bays
External: 1 (3.5"), 1 (5.25"); Internal: 2 (3.5")

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340576286','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Available Expansion Slots</a>
2 PCI, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x8

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239272','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">USB 2.0 Ports</a>
10 (2 front, 6 rear, 2 internal)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239354','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">IEEE 1394 Ports</a>
2 (1 front, 1 rear)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340818871','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">S-Video Outputs</a>
1

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239462','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Serial Ports</a>
None

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239311','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Parallel Ports</a>
None

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239499','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Game Ports</a>
None

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716240046','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Keyboard Description</a>
Dell USB

Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)
Dell optical USB mouse

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716241291','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Operating System</a>
Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1

Software Included
Microsoft Works 9.0; Roxio Creater 10 Dell Edition

HDMI Output
No

Blu-ray Player
No

UPC
884116002192

Reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Nothing but problems
Posted 16 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have had so many problems with this computer that I will just give the highlights. The bluetooth stick works when it feels like it. I am on the THIRD set up memory cards. This third set was after the machine went out of warranty so I am now paying. I am on my second video card. I am also unimpressed with this machines actual speed. Don't even get me started on Vista and it's compatability issues. I know that isn't Dell's fault, but I have trouble with my printer and all kinds of software. I am sorry but that type of quality is utterly unacceptable. DO NOT BUY THIS COMPUTER!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
overpriced!
Posted 16 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
totally over priced the gefarce is out of date! u can build the same pc for less then a third of this and use XP vista is being discontinued! windows 7 is the next to test! XP everything works! I use 3870 clock is 775 I can overclock to 850 but why ~ oh yea crossfire and SLI is a waste of money! when u get in to HIGHEND video cards 260 280 why? 4800 series why all games rock on my 3870 at 1900x1200 everything on high save money buy a LARGE MONITOR! I use 42 in my HTpc and a 26 asus in my studio!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Overpriced
Posted 17 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This thing used to come with so much more for only 1399$. Now they've really jacked up the price. They switched it from a Core Duo 3.0 ghz processor to a Quad Core, so maybe they just thought that was enough to make it so high? Not worth the money. Get the Gateway FX instead. Good thing I got this when it had better specs and the press wasn't jacked up so high.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
worst purchase ever
Posted 17 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
first one overheated and Dell had to send me a replacement
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Over Priced
Posted 17 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
You could easily build this PC for $1000 or even less so why waste and extra grand on a PC?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
OverPriced
Posted 16 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Go with The Gateway Fx. Its only a 100 more! Has way better specs on it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good for gaming
Posted 17 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
overall its a nice computer maybe a little pricey but great performance great tower
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
better
Posted 17 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
it better than any desktops on the market.It fastter and better.It cool like 50 cent hot. I like it it got intel core 2 quad with 4 speed .
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Dell - XPS Desktop with Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q6600

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