Dell XPS 8300

• alaTest.co.uk

  8 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 93 reviews of Dell Dimension 8300 from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 7.8/10. Comparing these reviews to 117844 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 80/100 (or 8 out of 10) = Very Good Quality.

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• kitguru.net

  8 out of 10

Summary: Life in 2011 is hectic, and we don't all have the time or skills necessary to build a PC from the ground up. There are many system makers in the UK, but Dell are assuredly one of the biggest, offering a huge range of solutions to suit every desire and...

Conclusion: Kitguru says: A well built machine with balanced specifications.

Pro : The case design is very appealing ; quiet ; runs cool ; Raid 0 configuration performs well ; great CPU and GPU performance

Cons : rather expensive when compared to other machines with similar specifications ; some of the ‘upgrade' pricing seems high ; no heatspreaders on memory ; internal cable routing could be neater

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• pcpro.co.uk

  5 out of 10

Summary: Dell's latest desktop includes Sandy Bridge, but can it compete with the best of British?

Conclusion: A stylish, compact PC, but it's underpowered, underwhelming and overpriced next to the competition

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• computershopper.com

  8 out of 10

Summary: The last time we looked at a Dell XPS 8000-series desktop, in 2009, we were impressed with its fast performance, attractive chassis, and two-year onsite warranty. But we were also disappointed by its limited upgrade potential and comparatively high...

Conclusion: A true speed demon, the Sandy Bridge-based XPS 8300 sets a new standard for mainstream desktop PCs—at least for now.

Pro : High productivity, gaming performance ; Attractive design ; USB 3.0 ; Two-year onsite warranty

Cons : Comparatively pricey ; Limited upgradability

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• pcadvisor.co.uk

  7 out of 10

Summary: The Dell XPS 8300 is an Intel Sandy Bridge PC that packs a brand-new 3.4GHz Intel Core i7-2600 CPU within its all-white casing.

Conclusion: It was surprising enough to see the Dell XPS 8300 just come out of nowhere and slap around competing desktop PCs with its killer mix of price and performance. But as we dug deeper into the system, Dell's system just refused to disappoint. To call this...

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