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Originally Posted by nation-x
XPS 8300 by chance? I just ordered one.
XPS 8300 Intel Core i7-2600 processor(8MB Cache, 3.4GHz)
12GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHZ, 2x4GB/2x2GB
Blu-ray 8X BD-R, DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
Dell 1520 WLAN PCIe card with11n mini-Card and internal antenna
Nvidia GeForce GTX560Ti with 1.25GB Memory
2TB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200 RPM
DELL ST2420L - 24" LED Monitor
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Add 2 USB 3.0 ports
$1278.17 + tax
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Those retail rigs are nicely priced, but IMO, not adequately equipped.
The XPS 8300 with an i7-2600 and GTX-560ti runs the same 450PS and Intel supplied CPU cooler as one equipped with an i3-2100 and integrated graphics.
Dell focuses on aesthetics and making their rigs quiet, when in reality a rig like that needs a 600w+ PS, better CPU cooler, more fans and a case that breaths for long-term reliability. Not run at 80c maxing out the power supply.