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The XPS 625 is a Phenom II-based desktop PC from Dell. Dell has recently upgraded this model with an added liquid cooling option that will help in the overclocking of the CPU. The upgraded model is expected to be released later this month. It features a new AMD Phenom II X4 940 processor. For its memory capacity, the XPS 625 has a 4GB DDR2 SDRAM Hard drive and a 500GB SATA @ 7200RPM.
The XPS 625 is a Phenom II-based desktop PC. It features the AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0GHz…
See moreThe XPS 625 is a Phenom II-based desktop PC from Dell. Dell has recently upgraded this model with an added liquid cooling option that will help in the overclocking of the CPU. The upgraded model is expected to be released later this month. It features a new AMD Phenom II X4 940 processor. For its memory capacity, the XPS 625 has a 4GB DDR2 SDRAM Hard drive and a 500GB SATA @ 7200RPM.
The XPS 625 is a Phenom II-based desktop PC. It features the AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0GHz processor. The Seagate 500GB hard drive works as a great storage for the system. It also comes with a preinstalled copy of Windows Home Premium 64-bit. Its motherboard features a single free PCI Express x16 slot, one x8 slot, one x1 slot, and two PCI slots. Three additional hard drives can be installed by using the easy-to-operate drive rails. Its case is said to have 5.25-inch of space free so as to fit any device of that size. Six USB devices can be connected to the PC as well as one FireWire 400 device, and a single eSATA device that can be connected to the rear of the motherboard. At the front of the case is where the single FireWire 400 port and two USB ports are located. There’s a spot for only one Ethernet connection. Connection outputs for 5.1 surround sound and an optical S/PDIF are included. Dell included lights at the front and rear of the XPS 625 so as to have them glow right over the motherboard connection area. The keyboard included features a couple of keys from a normal keyboard. Optical drive included is a SuperMulti DVD+/-RW. For sound, it has an integrated HD Audio while for video purposes; it has an ATI Radeon HD4850 512MB. A 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet is featured for networking. A Dell wired keyboard and mouse are included. It comes with a 750W rated power supply. Its operation system is that of Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit.
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The bottom line: We expect anyone who purchases the Dell XPS 625 will be pleased with its robust midrange gaming components and the software that makes it easy to overclock them. We just wish Dell had been more aggressive with its pricing and that you didn't have to spend more money to make the most of this system's standout features. Read more
Dell has incorporated AMD's new Phenom II processors into its mainstream gaming line, and the results should satisfy casual 3D gamers, if not die-hards. Read more
Final Words and Conclusion The name of the game here is more evolutionary rather than revolutionary, but the new Dell XPS 625 takes what is and operates. The system itself is not surprising in a particular area, but if all the small details that come with a powerful system that is not too hard on the wallet. Dell has also clearly learning market Alienware. Strong residential construction, maximum flexibility, scalability and overclocking fun come together in a new... Read more
As cheap gaming towers go, the XPS 625 is hard to beat. Our test rig had nice style, respectable hardware, and some handy utilities gamers are sure to appreciate, all for just $1,099. What’s more, Dell offers an even less expensive default build with a single ATI Radeon HD4670 that sells for just $999. A word to the wise: If you manage to find a decent gaming rig for much less, you should probably start running, because the police will likely think you stole it. Read more
CNET, it's getting expensive to run these big gaming machines with one or more large graphics cards. Please begin adding measurements of exactly how much energy these large machines consume. The processor wattage is not enough. For example, one CPU from Intel might have low wattage, but its board/chipset might eat a lot of power. Please start measuring peak and idle power useage on these 750 watt power supply behemoths. It can mean a difference of $10 to $20 per month in... Read more