Dell Adds More Grunt On XPS Desktop

Dell has raised the performance bar yet again with the launch of the XPS 730 H2C edition, a powerful gaming desktop that can support quad-core processors, quad GPU graphics solutions and up to four hard drives.

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Dell’s Head of Gaming Group, Arthur Lewis said, “There is a measure of satisfaction involved in delivering products that meet the expectations of a unique set of customers who are incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, intense and competitive. With XPS and Alienware gaming systems we’ve been progressively delivering an awe-inspiring experience to gamers and now, with the XPS 730, we’ve set the bar for a truly kick-ass gaming experience.”

The optional patent-pending H2C cooling solution has also been enhanced. Originally co developed by Dell, Intel, Delphi and CoolIT, the two-stage ceramic cooling solution has been redesigned to fit an ATX motherboard. Other enhancements include:

• Redesigned the CPU coldplate to provide more uniform cooling to all four processor cores, reducing the hottest core temperature when running at full load.
• Added an additional coldplate to cool the chipset. Lower chipset temperature helps improve stability with frontside bus overclocking.
• Added dynamic speed control to the pump and fans to help eliminate audible noise when the system is at idle.
• Added a separate fan to provide assured cooling to the CPU’s voltage regulator components.

Additional “under the hood” details include:

• Standard ATX motherboard, 1 kilowatt 80PLUS power supply, and clean cable management for easy component upgrades
• Large, quiet pulse width modulation (PWM) fans
• Support for the new Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA), enabling real-time and complete PC performance management, while delivering new control and monitoring features for thermal, electric and acoustic characteristics.

Technology enthusiasts should check out Dell engineer Chuck Hood’s video log (VLOG) detailing the enhancements on the H2C cooling solution as well as Dell Gaming program manager Louis Bruno’s updated tips on overclocking.

See: www.dell.com.au