Dell XPS X8300

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Pros:

Speedy quad-core processor, DirectX 11-ready graphics card, eSATA port, HDMI port.
Quad-core, second-generation Intel Core processor. HDMI port. No Bloatware. Wi-Fi.
High-end 3D graphics. Card retention bracket. HDMI, DisplayPort. 8GB of memory. 1.5TB hard drive. Seconcd Generation Intel Core processor. WiFi. No Bloatware.

Cons:

Out of place Dell Stage launcher, Criminally short 30-day subscription to McAfee Internet Security, No USB 3,0, Negligible 3D performance.
No USB 3.0. No Blu-ray. Only 30 days subscription to McAfee.

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Last revision on April 2, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Speedy quad-core processor, DirectX 11-ready graphics card, eSATA port, HDMI port
Quad-core, second-generation Intel Core processor. HDMI port. No Bloatware. Wi-Fi
High-end 3D graphics. Card retention bracket. HDMI, DisplayPort. 8GB of memory. 1.5TB hard drive. Seconcd Generation Intel Core processor. WiFi. No Bloatware

Reviewers Didn't Like

Out of place Dell Stage launcher, Criminally short 30-day subscription to McAfee Internet Security, No USB 3,0, Negligible 3D performance
No USB 3.0. No Blu-ray. Only 30 days subscription to McAfee
No USB 3.0. No Blu-Ray. Only 30 days subscription to McAfee

Expert reviews and ratings

The Dell XPS 8300 (X8300-4004NBK) gives you an expandable, and powerful quad-core tower with enough space to store your digital life, but there are other choices with a bit more future proofing for less money....

By PC Mag on October 13, 2011

The Dell XPS x8300-1225NBK is a nice mainstream desktop with good performance, but other competing systems have differentiators that make them shine brighter. Buy it...

By PC Mag on April 18, 2011

In the back-and-forth battle for the power users' hearts, the Dell XPS x8300-5215NBK wins the title of best mainstream multimedia desktop. It has a fairly high-end graphics card, plus a high-end second-generation Intel Core processor under its...

By PC Mag on April 15, 2011