Dell Dimension 8300

Dell's latest Dimension offers a comprehensive set of components for a reasonable price.

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When you're a direct-supply giant, you win a lot of points with customers for offering enticing deals. Saving a few bucks can come at a cost, though, as we found with the newest Dell Dimension 8300 ($2,999 direct).

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...

I got totally ripped of by DELL. They never informed me this was a "reconditioned" unit. I have the complete chat session log and not once did the guy say anything about it being used! When I got it "blue screen of death" twice within first few...

Dell is one of my fav. brand till i have purchase this machine. I have compare, configuration and price of this money with other popular brand and found this is one of best and smart choice, but dell proves me wrong.

I got the Dell XPS8300 from Dell for $730.

I love dell products for my company but hate dealing with their company for returns or customer service. So, I get everything from amazon. If you have not suffered the pain of dell customer service, just trust me.

This is basically a nice computer for the money. Andrea Polk has written a very comprehensive review. Thank you. However, just a note to others contemplating this model: I bought this computer recently as a gift for my sister and did not discover,...