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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dell XPS Dell XPS The Dell XPS is a high-end line of gaming computers sold by Dell. XPS stands for Xtreme Performance System, and the first XPS dates back to 1993. revoking their Recommended award for the system.[3] Several 630 owners claim to have fixed some of the above problems by utilizing an unmodified and ESA-certified board such as the nForce 680i SLI, 780i SLI, or 790i SLI; however, these fixes have not been confirmed by Dell. Dell now offers a single 9800 GT graphics card or two in an SLI configuration. It is important to note that the PCIe slots on the XPS 630 run at 8x, even in a single card configuration, limiting potential bandwidth to half that of normal 16-lane slots. Dell does NOT include an SLI bridge if you purchase the system with only one card. XPS 625 - Recently released, it is version of the XPS 630 with AMD Phenom II chips and ATI Graphics. XPS 730x- Released on November 16, 2008. It is simply an XPS 730 with the new Intel Core i7 which also uses the new X58 Motherboards. The 730x’s Intel Core i7 can be overclocked to 3.73GHz. The 730x also integrates Alienware’s AlienFX, and a new theatre lighting system. The internals of the 730x has also been redone for more easier upgrades, although most of the insides lay the same. The 730x now supports a Tri-Channel of 6GB of DDR3. The graphics card support is either a dual or single Geforce GTX 280, or a single ATI Radeon 4870 X2. The 730x operating system also supports 64-bit windows. XPS One 20 and XPS one 24 - Released on November 19, 2007, the Dell XPS One is an all-in-one desktop designed for minimal fuss and maximum cordless connectivity, and ships with the power cord, and a wireless keyboard/w touchpad and wireless mouse prepaired to the system. The XPS One comes in 20-inch (XPS One 20) and 24-inch (XPS One 24) models. The 20" model has an Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 while the 24" model has an Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200. The 20" model has 2 GB of dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM @ 667 MHz while the 24" model has 4 GB of dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM @ 800 MHz. The XPS One 20 has integrated Intel GMA 3100 graphics while the XPS One 24 has integrated Intel GMA X4500HD graphics, and can be customized with an nVidia GeForce Generations Since Dell revamped the XPS series in 2005, there have been six generations of systems. Each new generation brings significant upgrades to system components, but rarely chassis design updates. Current XPS desktops Studio XPS- Also Referred as Studio XPS 435MT. Released November 16. This is a PC with performance somewhat between the XPS 420 and 630, and comes with Intel’s new Intel Core i7. XPS 630 - this desktop fills the gap between the media-oriented XPS 420/430 and the high-end XPS 730x. There is no difference between the 630 and the 630i. It features a Dell-modified NVIDIA nForce 650i chipset that supports both SLI and CrossFire configurations, but lacks ESA certification (the only ESA-certified component in the 630i is Dell’s "Master Input/Output" (or "MIO") printed circuit board).[1] The XPS 630 comes standard with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU and dual NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT graphics cards. The 600 was once the top XPS desktop. Currently, there are several issues with the XPS 630 including problems with the chassis fan control, LED lights, LightFX 2.0 lightshow control software being advertised but never shipped[2], irreversibly limited PCIe slot configuration (8,8,1,1 unlike genuine Nvidia 650i SLI motherboards which also offer the 16,1,1,1 configuration), constant HDD activity LED, lack of SLI-Ready memory support, and a reliability issue due to a problem inherent in the Nvidia 650i SLI chipset that can surface when overclocking with 4+ gigabytes of RAM. Dell has indicated that they are working on solutions to several of these issues[1], but fully working fixes for all the problems have yet to be seen. The problems have also resulted in PC PRO 1 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 9600M GT graphics card when chosen with PRODUCT (RED). The XPS One 20 has a WSXGA (1680×1050) resoltion w/16.7 million colrs, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, an 80° viewing angle, and a 5 ms response time. The XPS One 24 has a WUXGA (1900×1200) resolution w/16.7 million colrs, a 1200:1 contrast ratio, an 89° viewing angle, and a 6 ms response time. The 20" model has integrated High Definition Audio and 10W Stereo speakers while the 24" model has SoundBlaster Audigy HD software with 25W premium JBL speakers with an integrated subwoofer. Dell XPS The video card was the then-brand new ATI Radeon X800XT (PCIe x16). XPS Gen 4 XPS Gen 5 XPS 210 - A small-form-factor case that is 67% smaller than the XPS 410. It does not use full-size PCI slots. The XPS 200 is aimed at being a low-impact machine, meaning it blends in better with the room’s features. It is more of a multimedia computer than an actual gaming machine, despite the XPS name. The main difference between the XPS 210 and its predecessor, the XPS 200, is the upgrade to the Intel Core 2 Duo processor line. This makes the XPS 210 faster than the XPS 200. XPS 200 - This model was available from late 2005 to the end of the 3rd quarter of 2006. It was replaced by the XPS 210, which is nearly identical to its predecessor. The main exception in this case is the upgrade to an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and other minor adjustments. XPS 400 - This model was available during late 2005 and the first half of 2006. It was replaced by the XPS 410, which is nearly identical with the exception of an optional Intel Core 2 Duo processor and slightly different audio and video card options. XPS 410 - The former intermediate model of the XPS series and bigger brother to the Dimension E510. It features a base configuration of an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and a 2.4 GHz Core 2 Quad is also available as an option. Other base options include the NVIDIA GeForce 7300LE, 7200RPM SATA-300 hard drive, and dual-channel DDR2 RAM. The case is nearly identical to that of the Dimension E510, with an additional 3.5" drive bay being added. The case is physically taller because of this. The power supply is also slightly more powerful than the Dimension E510 (375 W vs 305 W, respectively). The XPS 410 replaced the XPS 400. It was replaced by the XPS 420. XPS 410 units were also sold as the Dimension 9200, allowing Dell to continue selling remaining units after the XPS 410 was discontinued. In an odd twist, the Dimension 9200 was the final desktop in the Dimension line, effectively making an XPS unit the last in the Dimension family. XPS 430 - similar to 420, with DDR3 RAM and without the LCD on the computer chassis. Previous XPS desktops XPS D series - A system that came out in 1997. It contained an Intel Pentium II (Klamath) CPU, SDRAM, and a i440LX chipset. XPS R series - A system that came out in 1998. It contained an Intel Pentium II (Deschutes) CPU, SDRAM, and a 440BX chipset. XPS T series - A system that came out in 1999. It contained an Intel Pentium III CPU, SDRAM, and a 440BX chipset. An "r" suffix was used for Socket 370 versions while no suffix was used for Slot 1 versions. XPS B series - A system that came out in 2000. It contained an Intel Pentium III CPU, RDRAM, and an i820 chipset. An "r" suffix was used for Socket 370 versions while no suffix was used for Slot 1 versions. XPS B1000 - A gaming system that came out in 2000. It usually contained an Intel Pentium 3, 128 MB of RDRAM, and a 64 MB Graphics Card. Later models included a DVD drive. XPS Gen 2 - Included Pentium 4 Processor (Codename Northwood; Brand ID 9) with HyperThreaded (HT) Technology that causes CPU to act like 2 CPUs (3.4 GHz, 800 MHz Bus, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 400 MHz dual-channel DDR SDRAM (400Mhz), Supports SATA and IDE hard drives, 1 AGP Slot, 4 PCI slots, Sound Blaster Audigy², and Dell Wireless Keyboard and Mouse. Video Card included was ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (AGP x8). [1] XPS Gen 3 - Circa August 2004 - Included Pentium 4 Processor 550 with HT Technology (3.40 GHz, 800 FSB), Microsoft Windows XP Professional, dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM, 7200 RPM SATA hard drive, Sound Blaster Audigy², and Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse. 2 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia XPS 420 - Now discontinued, it features similar components to the XPS 410, but it used different case design and new features. This was Dell’s media based computer featuring the Dell Xcelerator (a simple and effective Video Recorder), and an LCD screen in the case, running Windows Vista SideShow. As usual with the 4XX Line of XPS’s it did not allow for SLI Graphics. XPS 600 - The former flagship model of the XPS series that features an Intel dualcore Pentium D 950 processor, dual nVidia GeForce 7900GTX in SLI mode, 7200 RPM SATA hard drive, and dual-channel DDR2 RAM. This case has not changed significantly over the past several generations, with the large aluminum plate on the front. Discontinued a few days after XPS 700 launch and succeeded by the XPS 700. XPS 710 - The formal flagship model of the XPS series that features the new Intel Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme processors, as well as Core 2 Quad processors. Other features include dual nVidia GeForce 7950 GX2 in Quad SLI mode, 7200RPM SATA hard drive, dual-channel DDR2 RAM and for the first time in an XPS desktop, a unique "leaning" aluminum case. The XPS 710 uses significantly larger power supplies than the other XPS models to accommodate higher-end video cards and overclocked CPUs. It was replaced by the XPS 720. XPS 720 H2C - The H2C edition computer has included a dual-stage radiator cooling technology, and a motherboard capable of overclocking its quad core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700. The H2C comes standard with dual nVidia GeForce 8800GTX cards running in SLI at a price of $6,780. The XPS 720 H2C uses slightly higher quality parts than the other XPS classes and is currently one of the most powerful and one of the fastest pre-built systems that an individual can purchase by a significant margin. Hampering its overall performance however, are the locations of the PCIe 16x slots. In an ideal SLI configuration, the 16x slots must be close enough to allow the SLI Bridge to connect both video cards. In the case of the XPS 720 motherboard, however, the closest slot to the first 16x (that is closest to the processor) is an 8x; the second 16x is at the far edge of the board. This is now not available in the UK. In the U.S. the XPS 720 H2C is only available through Dell Outlet now, meaning no new Dell XPS computers of this model are being manufactured. XPS 720 - This is the same as the XPS 720 H2C, except it does not have the "dualstage radiator cooling technology." It comes in two versions, the Red Special Edition, which is the same as the Black normal one, except it has a 1 kW Power Supply. The Black normal edition has only a 750 W Power Supply. This is now not available in the UK. Like the XPS 720 H2C this is only available in the U.S. through Dell Outlet. XPS 730 H2C - This was Dell’s latest high- performance gaming computer. It had H2C(A high performance cooling system) as standard, which was ideal for gaming. Its motherboard , the nVidia nForce 790i Ultra, was capable of overclocking its quad core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 up to 3.64 GHz. Dual channel DDR3 SDRAM system memory was available in US and the UK.[4]. There was a choice of colors also at some outlets. The basic model specs of the PC were: Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor QX9650 (3.46 GHz Overclocked), DUAL 1GB ATI® Radeon® 3870 X2 Crossfire X Graphics Card, 2GB Memory, 1TB 7200rpm Dual HDD. The base price in the UK was £2,499.[5] The system also came with an improved H2C cooling device, seen on ultra high gaming computers. This has since been replaced by the XPS 730x (see above). Current XPS laptops The Dell XPS M1730 is known for its various LED lighting effects. XPS M1730 - The newest version higher-end mobile XPS laptop computer. The system was and still is marketed to gamers. Compared to its predecessor (the XPS M1710) the model has been physically redesigned with a completely new chassis and is available in a grey, 3 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia white, blue, or red. Like the M1710 the M1730 offers unique user- and softwarechangeable LED lighting in the touchpad, fan outlets/inlets, as well as the lid and speaker grills. Also like its predecessor, it features a 17" widescreen. From the components angle, it supports up to overclockable Intel Core 2 Extreme processors (2.8GHz to 3.4GHz overclocked via the X9000 Processor), up to dual NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GT video cards in SLI, up to two 7200 RPM SATA hard drives available in RAID, and up to 8GB DDR2 SDRAM . A BluRay Disc Drive is an option in some models. New with this latest version is a built in optional AGEIA physics card to enable PhysX enhanced titles take advantage of hardware accelerated physics, the option for 64 GB solid state drives, a back lit keyboard including a number pad, and a miniature gaming LCD display above the keyboard. The M1730 has been criticized for its looks, increase in weight and size compared to previous models, and for having only marginal performance gains in select games. The last complaint is likely due to Nvidia only having recently released a mobile version of the 8800M video card which Dell added to the list of options following the release of the M1730. Following the initial release of the M1730, the option to have dual 8800M GTX graphics cards in SLI was made available. This is said to have a 174% power increase (as quoted by Dell) over the dual 8700M GTs in SLI which were previously the highest available option.[6] More recently an option to have dual 9800M GT (Though this graphics card differs from the 8800M GTX that the 9800M GT has a PhysX chip in it) graphics cards in SLI has been added to the line. Studio XPS 16 - Released early January 2009. It features a 16.4" 720p or an 16.4" 1080p 16:9 aspect ratio screen. It is equipped with a 512MB ATI® Radeon™ HD 3670 graphics card, an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor, a DVD+/- RW or a Blu-Ray ROM combo drive, and Windows Vista. It has an Illuminated QWERTY Keyboard and includes leather accents on the lid and full body is Piano Black and Silver. XPS M1530 - This 15.4" laptop, released on November 28, 2007, features the Intel Santa Rosa platform. The XPS M1530 is almost identical in design to the XPS M1330 except that it has 3 differents color (Blue, White and Red) and it is a bit thicker and Dell XPS heavier with a 15.4" CCFL or LED screen. It can be configured with Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors up to T7800 (2.6 GHz)/T9500 (2.6 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache)), up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667 MHz, up to 320 GB 5400 rpm hard drive/500 GB 5400 rpm or with faster 160 GB or 240 GB 7200 rpm and up to 320 GB 7200 rpm hard drive or an optional 128 GB solid-state drive, and can be configured with a 128MB DDR2 Geforce 8400GS or 256 MB DDR3 8600M GT GPU. Wireless draft-n is also available (802.11n). The XPS M1530 includes a biometric fingerprint reader and a 2 MP webcam. Another option for this laptop is a glossy 1920x1200 display, even though it is 9 inches smaller than Dell’s 24 inch monitor. The system weight starts at 2.62 kg (5.78 lbs)[7] and is dependent upon configuration. The laptop contains an internal slot for a Dell mobile broadband card. Studio XPS 13 - Similar to the Studio XPS 16 but trimmed down into a 13.3" 720p aspect ratio screen. It has an Illuminated QWERTY Keyboard and includes leather accents on the lid and full body is Piano Black and Silver as well. XPS M1330 - This 13.3" high end laptop, released on June 26, 2007, features the Intel Centrino Fourth Generation Santa Rosa platform. It features a 13.3" screen either with CCFL or WLED. The WLED version has a 0.3 MP camera, as opposed to the 2 MP camera with the CCFL screen. The XPS 1330 with the WLED screen is thinner and brighter than the previous XPS 1210 version, the thinner WLED screen forcing the optics in the camera to be limited to 0.3 MP. Moreover, XPS 1330 can also feature a biometric fingerprint reader, usually found in business class laptops like the Latitude series. The XPS M1330 also offers the NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS graphics card as an option. Originally, it could only be configured with Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors up to T7700 (2.4 GHz), but can now be configured with processors up to the Intel Core 2 Duo T9500. The XPS M1330 is also available in the (PRODUCT) RED line along with other Dell computers. There have been several cases involving M1330 laptops to be cosmetically defective in manufacture, such as loose hinge covers and unusually and uneven gaps between plastic parts, as well as customer complaints concerning "CPU whine". The Dell XPS M1330 is noted for its light weight of only 1.8 kg. 4 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia After Dell became aware that the problem was with the Nvidia chip production G84and G86-GPU’s, the BIOS was updated to A12. The problem with the Nvidia GPU’s was that Nvidia used a chip material that couldn’t stand high temperatures. The new BIOS update improves thermal control. [8] Dell XPS Previous XPS laptops XPS M2010 - The top of the line model with 20.1" Widescreen WSXGA with a resolution of 1680x1050+ display with TrueLife with 256MB ATI MobilityTM RADEONTM X1800 Graphics and dual hard drives. The laptop also included a detachable bluetooth keyboard, a bluetooth mouse, and radio-frequency Media Center remote. It was also praised for its high quality sound system which included 8 3/4" speakers below the screen and a 1 3/4" subwoofer on the bottom of the machine. While the computer could be folded and carried as a briefcase with its built-in carrying handle, at about 21lbs it was widely considered too heavy to be practical, thought it made for a great mobile desktop. In 2008 It appeared in both Iron Man, where it was shown on character Tony Stark’s desk, and in Get Smart on the chief’s desk in a few background shots. It was also shown prominently throughout the short-lived FX series Dirt. XPS M1210 - A high performance ultraportable (12.1" screen) notebook featuring a new case design, Intel Core Duo processor technology, an optional dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 7400 Go video card and an optional integrated web camera (1.3 megapixel). The M1210 also has optional WWAN (wireless wide area networking) features supporting 3G broadband services. Unlike other 12" notebook computers, the M1210 features a built-in optical drive rather than an external. This model was discontinued as of July 31, 2007. However, it is still sold in Asia. XPS M1710 - The higher-end mobile XPS computer available in black or red. The system was marketed to gamers, sharing a chassis design and many components with the lower end Inspiron E1705/9400 and the higher end Precision M90. The base design featured a 17" widescreen, Intel Core Duo processor, NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900GS or 7900GTX, 7200 RPM SATA hard drive, DDR2 SDRAM, a magnesium alloy case with user configurable multicolor LED lighting in the LED lights on the XPS M1710, set to the color "coral". touchpad, fans, speakers and lid, access to an "exclusive" XPS-branded segment of DELL’s business support division, and was built on the Precision M90’s D-Dock motherboard. Later models offered the Core2 Duo processor, the NVidia 7950GTX, and optional Blu-Ray. This computer was replaced by the XPS M1730. Dell XPS M140 Laptop. XPS M140 - The lower end model XPS computer that has a chassis identical to an Dell Inspiron E1405 laptop. This model features a choice of several Intel mobile processors, 14.1" widescreen and between 512 MB to 2 GB of RAM. This model being more media-oriented than gaming currently does not feature a dedicated graphics card. This model has been replaced by the E1405, a 14.1" laptop physically similar the M140. It features the newer Intel Core Duo processors and Intel’s 945 chipset. It is no longer classified as an XPS laptop, however. Inspiron XPS Gen 2/XPS M170 - This successor to the Inspiron XPS, had replaced 5 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the desktop Pentium 4 with a Pentium M processor, which provided almost the same level of performance. It featured a 17" widescreen display at the same resolution as the first generation. Due to the use of a mobile processor, this laptop was thinner and lighter than most other high performance gaming notebooks of its time. It has a design very similar to the XPS M1710. The laptop was rebranded as XPS M170 soon after the GeForce Go 7800 GTX was incorporated. Inspiron XPS - The first XPS laptop, this computer was a very heavy computer starting at 9.06 pounds without power supply (which added an additional 2.5 pounds). It was offered with either a 3.4 GHz Pentium 4 desktop processor, or the Pentium 3.4 Extreme Edition, 1920x1200 15.4" LCD, and subwoofer integrated into the bottom of the case. Earlier models came with an ATI Mobility Radeon 9700, and later models with the Mobility Radeon 9800. Dell promised graphics card upgradability, but only delivered the small 9700->9800 step for 9700 owners (at a $399 price tag, including technician to install it), and never delivered the promised upgrade to the 9800 owners. Dell XPS bright LED lights in eight selectable colors. The base configuration included high-speed SATA drives and a one-kilowatt power supply. In November 2006, the company announced the XPS 710. Also, at CES 2007, Dell announced a few new products, including a specially painted XPS M1710, and an XPS 710 "H2C". This is a special liquid-cooled version of the XPS 710, available with quad-core factory-overclocked processors and comes standard with an NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX graphics card. In March 2008, Dell introduced the XPS RED. Some of the profits made on this special edition are being put towards research for a cure for the AIDS virus. History Desktop • 24 November 2007: XPS 720 currently shipping [2] Laptop • • • • • • 27 November 2007: M1530 announced 5 October 2007: M1730 [3] 27 September 2007: M1730 announced 26 June 2007: M1330 announced 31 May 2006: M2010, M1210 announced 18 April 2006: M1710 announced Special editions Over the life of the XPS line, Dell has introduced models which include contemporary cutting-edge features. The first example was the XPS 600 Renegade released in early 2006, which included an Intel Pentium Extreme Edition dual-core 965 processor that was overclocked at the factory from 3.73 GHz to 4.26 GHz. Despite the overclock, Dell honored Intel’s warranty for the processor. The case featured an air-brush paint job completed by Mike Lavallee. Most notably, the machine was the first commercially available system to feature a Quad-SLI configuration, with four custom NVIDIA GeForce 7900GTX 512 MB graphics cards. The XPS 600R had a price tag over US$10,000. The company offered an X-Men special edition XPS gaming desktop. This computer is based on the next generation XPS desktop. No specifications on this model except that it is only available by entering the Dell X-Men contest, and that it sports an X-Men painted case. In May 2006, the company announced the XPS 700. The XPS 700 chassis is a 56 pound, 24" x 22" x 8.5" aluminum enclosure with References • Dell M1730 Drivers/Software unavailable from Dell WHQL and official get the support you need! • Dell M1730 Service Manual • Dell M2010 service manual • Dell M2010 US Business configurator may expire/change • Dell UK store configurator; different options available. May expire/change • Dell XPS 410 product details • Dell XPS M1730 product details • Dell XPS M1330 product Details • Dell XPS 720H2C product Details • Dell XPS 600 Renegade Product Details. May expire/change • Dell XPS Generation 2 FAQ. Subject to change • Dell XPS M1710 product review by PC Magazine, December 11, 2006 • Dell XPS M1710 on WikiSpecs 6 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia • Overview of the Dell XPS One by Engadget • Dell XPS M1530 product review by Practical PC, Apr 2008 Dell XPS [8] Message on Dell website http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/ 2008/07/25/nvidia-gpu-update-for-delllaptop-owners.aspx Notes [1] ^ Q&A: Dell addresses XPS 630 issues | Crave, the gadget blog - CNET [2] Dell XPS 630 and LightFX - Direct2Dell [3] PC Pro: Product Reviews: Dell XPS 630 [4] Dell XPS 730 Desktop Gaming PC Product Details [5] Dell XPS 730 Desktop Gaming PC Product Details [6] Message left on Dell website http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/ 2008/01/29/43163.aspx?~ref=crss [7] Specifications: Dell XPS M1530 Owner’s Manual External links Dell XPS Notebooks|Dell XPS Laptops Dell XPS Desktops Dell XPS 210 Official Dell XPS Website Dell XPS at Wikispecs Official Dell E3 Product Page (Requires Flash) • Dell XPS Desktops Standard Memory Specification Guide • Dell XPS Notebooks Standard Memory Specification Guide • • • • • • Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_XPS" Categories: Dell hardware This page was last modified on 14 May 2009, at 16:47 (UTC). 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