Dell Studio XPS 8500 Reviews

COMPUTER SHOPPER - GOOD FOR GAMING

Expert review by: Matthew Elliott (computershopper.com)

Dell XPS 8500

Dell markets the XPS 8500 desktop to creative types who also have a gaming habit. With a choice of Intel third-generation "Ivy Bridge" Core i5 and i7 processors, up to 16GB of memory, and a high-end AMD or Nvidia graphics card, the successor to last...

Solid performer across the board ; Attractive, functional case ; Hard drive/SSD combo aids performance

Standard warranty cut to one year ; Limited expansion room

Call it a high-end mainstream desktop or a midrange gaming PC, the XPS 8500 delivers potent parts for the price: an "Ivy Bridge" Core i7 processor, high-end Radeon graphics, and a useful hard drive/SSD combo in our test model. Creative professionals...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: (pcworld.idg.com.au)

XPS 8500 desktop PC

Dell's XPS 8500 is a small desktop PC with a neat style, a good range of connectivity and fast performance. Give it a go if you want a pre-built machine from a brand name vendor that can be used for productivity, multimedia and gaming.

Good CPU and graphics performance 2TB hard drive Plenty of RAM Good range of connections

Basic Wi-Fi No monitor for the price Not a great case if you like to tinker

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Dell XPS 8500 desktop PC

A solid, all-round home PC that's good enough for a bit of gaming

Good CPU and graphics performance ; 2TB hard drive ; Plenty of RAM ; Good range of connections

Basic Wi-Fi ; No monitor for the price ; Not a great case if you like to tinker

Dell's XPS 8500 is a small desktop PC with a neat style, a good range of connectivity and fast performance. Give it a go if you want a pre-built machine from a brand name vendor that can be used for productivity, multimedia and gaming.

Nov, 2012

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