14 DAY TRIAL // Thanks to the latest release in the computing hardware industry, Round Rock, Texas-based Dell is capable of bringing out a new gaming desktop rig, designed to take advantage of the features and performance capabilities of the latest Dragon platform, from Advanced Micro Devices. Part of the gaming XPS family, the new Dell XPS 625 desktop has been built to provide gaming users with a system that offers performance for a price point under $1000, and it combines the latest AMD 55nm-based multi-core Black Edition processors with the highly successful ATI Radeon HD graphics solutions.
“AMD and XPS are two brands known to deliver extreme gaming performance. With AMD’s Dragon platform technology, Dell is enabling an incredible end user experience,” says Leslie Sobon, vice president, product marketing, AMD. “Featuring the AMD Phenom II X4 Black Edition processor, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series graphics and AMD 7-Series chipsets, Dragon hardware joins innovative AMD tuning software in the XPS 625 that will drive the gaming experience to a new level.”
According to the technical specification sheet of the new XPS 625 gaming desktop rig, users will be able to take advantage of the computing power of AMD's 3.0GHz Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition processors, combined with two CrossFireX-ready ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics cards. In addition, 8GB of memory and a 10,000RPM hard drive further enhance performance, providing more power for high-end gaming applications. The system is shipped with a Windows Vista OS and is rated at a starting price tag of $999.
The “Dragon”-enabled XPS 625 gaming rig also boasts AMD's Fusion for Gaming utility and OverDrive technology, which basically allows users to push the envelope and boost gaming performance with a simple touch of a button. For better customization, the XPS 625 is featured with the AlienFX multi-zone RGB lighting, which completes its overall exterior aesthetics. The system has been showcased at this year's CES event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
