Dell Studio XPS vs XPS 430

quattro777

Looking for opinions on the following specs, which is better? I know dell are not the cheapest but I cant build one and I would like to get it in Ireland in case anything goes wrong. Komplett seem to have stopped selling desktops so my options are limited. It will be used for general stuff and some video editing and I have a budget of around € 1800.


XPS Desktop 430

PREMIUM - Intel® Core 2 Quad Processor Q9450 (2.66GHz, 1333MHz, 12MB cache)
23in SP2309W Full HD+ Widescreen Black UK/Irish (2048 x 1152)
1TB (7200rpm) Serial ATA/100 Hard Drive
4096MB 1067 MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM [4x1024]
Graphics 1GB ATI Radeon 3870 X2 graphics card
16X DVD+/-RW (Read/Write DVD, CD)
Logitech MX3200 Cordless Keyboard and Laser Mouse
TV Tuner (analog/digital) with Remote Control
Integrated HDA 7.1 Dolby Digital Audio
External Dell AX210 Black USB Speakers
19-in-1 Media Card Reader

TOTAL € 1787

Studio XPS

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 920 (2.66GHz, 8MB cache, 4.8GT/sec)
23in SP2309W Full HD+ Widescreen Black UK/Irish (2048 x 1152)
1 TB (2x 500 GB) Serial ATA (7200 Rpm) Dual HDD Config Raid 0 Stripe
6144MB (6x1024) 1067MHz DDR3 Tri Channel
256MB ATI® Radeon™ HD 3650 graphics card
16X DVD+/- RW Optical Drive (DVD & CD read and write)
Logitech MX3200 Cordless Keyboard and Laser Mouse
TV Tuner (analog/digital) with Remote Control
Integrated HDA 7.1 Dolby Digital Audio
External Dell AX210 Black USB Speakers
19-in-1 Media Card Reader

TOTAL € 1552

I have a promo code which will give a further 10 % off the above prices.

Thanks.

AlmightyCushion

The studio is better in pretty much every way except for the graphics card. With the difference in price you could buy a new graphics card if needs be (Unless it's a slimline pc).

Blazer

Very expensive for the specs.The XPS spec you quoted looks to be only :d €1375 at the moment.

Components
PREMIUM - Intel® Core 2 Quad Processor Q9450 (2.66GHz, 1333MHz, 12MB cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 - English
Microsoft® Works 9 - English
1Yr XPS Premium Warranty Support - Priority Call In and Onsite Support
Display Not Included
1.2 TB (2x 640 GB) Serial ATA (7200 Rpm) Dual HDD Config Raid 0 Stripe
4096MB 1067 MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM [4x1024]
Graphics 1GB ATI Radeon 3870 X2 graphics card
16X DVD+/-RW (Read/Write DVD, CD)
Logitech MX3200 Cordless Keyboard and Laser Mouse - Leading edge design, one-touch media controls
Mouse Included in Wireless Keyboard and Mouse option
TV Tuner (analog/digital) with Remote Control
Accessories
Integrated HDA 7.1 Dolby Digital Audio
External Dell AX210 Black USB Speakers
19-in-1 Media Card Reader
Services & Software
No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English
No Accidental Damage Support
DataSafe Online Backup 2GB
Also Includes
English Documentation with UK/Irish Power Cord
D01X306
XPS Desktop 430 Order - Ireland
1Yr XPS Premium Warranty Support - Priority Call In and Onsite Support
Resource DVD - (Diagnostics & Drivers)



And the Studio specs seem outdated as well.
From what I can see on the dell website now the Studio comes with a ATI Radeon 4850 video card for €1195

Components
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 920 (2.66GHz, 8MB cache, 4.8GT/sec)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 64Bit - English
Microsoft® Works 9 - English
1Yr XPS Premium Warranty Support - Priority Call In and Onsite Support
Display Not Included
1TB Serial ATA (7200RPM) Hard Drive
4096MB (4x1024) 1067MHz DDR3 Tri Channel
512MB ATI® Radeon® 4850 Graphics card
16X DVD+/- RW Optical Drive (DVD & CD read and write)
Logitech MX3200 Cordless Keyboard and Laser Mouse - Leading edge design, one-touch media controls
Mouse Included in Wireless Keyboard and Mouse option
TV Tuner (analog/digital) with Remote Control
Accessories
Integrated HDA 7.1 Dolby Digital Audio
External Dell AX210 Black USB Speakers
19-in-1 Media Card Reader
Services & Software
No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English
No Accidental Damage Support
Also Includes
English Documentation with UK/IRL Power Cord
D01SX04
XPS Desktop 430 Order - Ireland
1Yr XPS Premium Warranty Support - Priority Call In and Onsite Support
Resource DVD - (Diagnostics & Drivers)

Blazer

I'd go for the Studio option as the Core i7 is way better for video editing than the XPS cpu.

DiarmaidGNR

The studio XPS is having alot of teething problems due to its rushed release, and its supposed to have a very annoying high pitched intermitting fan noise - which would get annoying if you're sitting beside it all day. You also can't do much upgrading on it.
The Studio XPS is a great work horse suited to number crunching and image rendering etc. but its not good for things like gaming.:(
The studio XPS is more for your money, it just depends on the luck of the draw on wheather you get a good one or not.

The XPS 430 is a more reliable and high quality pc but with some dated technology,
but at the end of the day the studio XPS has the Core i7, and who cares about teething problems when you have warranty.:D