http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/f...n&s=dhs#connect

Seems like Dell is letting us taste some of the XPS they offer in the US? What do you think? Anyone ordered? Personally I think it's not the best bang for the buck..

well for me the price is kinda expected d since it's a branded desktop. specs-wise i think what they're offering isn't bad at all. core 2 quad, 2gb ram, 500gb hard disk. i think it would be good for those who go for branded desktops.

of cos no ! u pay more for service , warranty . may be casing cost alot IMO !

service charge, extended warraty, software (os) and etc make this thing cost higher than DIY pc.

most noobs wif money will go this pc (IMO). for those who know how to assemble pc and etc will go DIY pc coz can get better hardware wif same price.

I think so too. Some of us will want to avoid the hassle of assembling themselves and would pay a premium. Of course, you can't get Dell service outside.

ow , the price is bit higher rather than cloning our own . Well i prefer to choose / built my own rather than package XD

If you are refering to 730 , it's has a very good price with it.
There are few things which is why they charge for this price.

Warranty / Services
ATX design (upgradeable)
Casing Design and casing material (Anodized aluminum)
H2C Hybrid Liquid Cooling (For overclock)

Depends on user , some prefer DIY while some prefer buying a whole set.
All of it the important part is Warranty and service.

The H2C cooling seems promising and looks great....

XPS 730 seem to use 45nm quad processor... Q9300 onwards to QX9650. Maybe there could be user which prefer to call and ask if possible to have that system with Q6600?

i like the 730's casing. thats it, otherwise a custom rig would trash it for price.

but the warranty.....

I believe the CPU is the one bumping up the price. Of course the dual 8800GT too. Hm..made in Malaysia XPS

every xps 420 selling in garage are getting ppl attention especially the casing... ppl hunt for that btx casing. I've seen XPS 420 at tech asia but never went to low yat lately bz... so hopefully might c at least XPS 730 at there demo.

XPS 730 will definately show up on coming PCfair

well.... xps casing always catches gamers attention...

wow!!
Extremely expensive!!
Who's gonna buy them?

In order to justify the price, i have to take alook at the real CASING before purchase. But that cant be done, because dell only sells online.

dell do have a store in midvalley dude

xps casing no match for cm stacker haha

gotta see it in person first maybe in lyp the tech-asia would have a display unit. i didnt like the 420's casing. too plain.

but i liked the fact there was a small lcd on the case. you could play solitaire on it haha

I forgot to add , it's running on DDR3.Without customizing you are given 2GB DDR3 1067mhz and you can add to 4GB DDR3 1333mhz.Using 1 kilowatt PSU is more than enough.



http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/Dell_X...Preview/?page=3

Some introduction on H2C Cooling system on 720 which is on 730 for Performance + Silent.

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Added on May 12, 2008, 5:07 amIntroducing The XPS 730

i thought the only authorize seller for Dell products is Tech Asia? how come have mid valley another dell store?

Yes, I have seen this store in Mid Valley, not sure if by Dell or somebody else.

Eh DDR3. Didn't see that in the main XPS section. Only shows up when I choose to customize. Information error I guess.

I think the 730 casing looks more of a XPS casing than 420 at least. Only that I didn't get to choose my color. Still brushed aluminum.

very interesting desktop i said, crossfire 3870x2 on 790i platform......

wander how they does the trick

i think they'll use a different board for cfx... besides they never reveal their oem motherboard manufacturer.

yeah correct, midvalley got another dell store at the IT center. just saw it that day. it's pretty small tho for a dell store. hidden almost at the back of the IT center.

Great. Ask the KEDAH or watever far state people to drive down to midvalley to see it.

expensive coz their warranty and services for sure

anyone selling their unit ?

gonna grab a 730 when i got the money.

not a "noob" but i really like the case. and dell warranty n service is top notch. any problem they come and change for u.

"pro" must go lowyat and buy themself. which is wat i enjoyed last time. but now no time and parking is getting worst in lyn!

quote price at dell.com.my for XPS 730 is RM7,999 >>> http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/p...dhs1&l=en&s=dhs

hmmm but i prefer the old XPS 720 & 710 casing design

yes, i also prefer the old 720 H2O casing than this one.. with that specs, it would cost ONLY 1/3 of the stated price.. but hey, if u have the money, there's nothing wrong buying it.. i mean, their service is excellent, long term warranty, descent spec.

for 7K++ u get a 9800GT not worth it this card is ancient already at least put la 9800GTX+

my utmost customized XPS 730 = RM24k

Choices of Graphics Card is kinda little. Can't they have a ATI 4870x2 or a Nvidia 280? That would be very nice...

dell selling expensive than normal price

Dell should bring some of the Cheap cheap stuff they sell in US and sell it here...

Yeah. Something like Alienware would be nice.

lol =.=!!!! i think i rather go low yat select my setting for my gaming machine then going for dell.. but dell laptops are not bad... but my gf dell pink laptop runs a bit slow for me... lol

better get acer predator.. cheap & cool..

When is Dell Mini 9 coming out? or has it launched yet?

Walao looks very cool.. The price tag might drive people away though.

actually after visiting the US dell website and compare with AP dell website i concluded that US dell dump their old technology to 3rd world country.

it's a sorry sight to see how uncustomizable our AP websites compare with US. wanted to buy the lappy but after seeing what they are offering i gave up on the idea.