XPS 630: Gaming Power for the Masses

FWLMeRc — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:31:44 GMT

Don't purchase the XPS 630 system.

For why. Here.

http://en.community.dell.com/forums/p/19274999/19541664.aspx?PageIndex=01

This has been affecting alot of systems and has been a Headache for me for weeks. Save yourself trouble.

re: XPS 630: Gaming Power for the Masses

Styler — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:35:36 GMT

Dell should deliver the LightFX 2.0 for the XPS 630 like it was advertized before we made the purchase.

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Peter — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:17:15 GMT

The post on the Community forum on the XPS630i is already 388 posts long asking Dell to please fix the problems with this machine. So far we have recieved nothing From Dell on this but frustration. Features that were advertised but non-existant. Stating the system was 100% certified ESA when the Mobo does not even support that technology. Roaring fans and ridiculous temp readings. Still Dell employs it's protective silence on the problem.

re: XPS 630: Gaming Power for the Masses

pete smart — Tue, 20 May 2008 09:30:36 GMT

So where is LightFX 2.0, it doesn't ship with it and it's not availabel for download. Removeing the 178c system temp problem with a BIOS update is NOT a fix. The MIO/software problem only found a workarround from users and NOT from Dell.

re: XPS 630: Gaming Power for the Masses

ImSpartacus — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:43:07 GMT

Instead of offering high end dominators, why can't you just get cheaper (but not bargin bin) brand name memory and sell that. I don't need dominators, but I would love to have memory that is just mainstream.

And what about 64-bit? Why sell 4GB of RAM, but not a 64-bit OS? C'mon!

Graphics are perfect, good choice in the 8800GT. a 9600GT would also be nice for an even lower price, but the 8800GT is fine.

But what about the CPU? The Q6600 is obviously a solid choice, but why would you feature the QX6850, it is basically an overclocked, unlocked Q6600. Where's the QX9650?

Overall, its a good system. You get my money Dell.

re: XPS 630: Gaming Power for the Masses

Mark — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:11:22 GMT

Anyone who is thinking about buying this system, check out the reviews online and not just these early comments about the system made in these comments. According to PC gaming, CNET and a few others, the performance is outstanding when coupled with its price.

It may not be a top-end gaming Alienware system, but its more then enough for even hardcore gamers... Just make sure you go with the Dual nVidia cards!

I was going to build my own comp again, but its not that much more to just have Dell build it for you for an extra $150-$200 with support.

re: XPS 630: Gaming Power for the Masses

John Hamilton — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:03:30 GMT

I am waiting for the XPS 630 to offer the penryn. i want to buy a new system with the latest chip. I am hoping that Dell makes this option available ASAP.

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Black — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:39:21 GMT

Why the US site dell.com doesn't propose Drive Blu Ray on XPS 720 H2C, whereas the FR site dell.fr propose Blu RAy in option ???? It's very strange. I don't understand this thing. Americans are usually richer than Frenchs. Can you give me a good and complete explication ? Thanks

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Russell — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:29:30 GMT

So yeah, thanks for launching a new awesome gaming machine with last year's CPU's.

It's nice to get rid of that old stock and not outshine the XPS 720, but seriously, I'm not going to buy one until I can get a penryn inside.

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Michael — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:01:12 GMT

HP now offers a Blackbird with a quad-core Penryn QX9650.

Why Dell hasn't refreshed its entire line of desktop workstations with Penryn CPUs? Could Lionel please comment on when the current generation of Intel devices will be available from Dell?

Sure, I could buy a 720 or 630 now and upgrade the CPU eventually - but that doesn't seem to be an eco-friendly strategy.