14 DAY TRIAL // The launch of Intel's new line of Lynnfield processors and the new P55 mainstream platform has officially kicked off a wave of new product releases, all of which have been designed to support or provide users with access to Intel's latest technologies. Such is the case with Round Rock, Texas-based Dell, which has recently announced the expansion of its line of Studio XPS desktop PCs, with the introduction of two new models, the Studio XPS 8000 and the Studio XPS 9000. The new systems have been specifically built to accommodate Intel's latest line of Core i5 and Core i7 processors, combined with graphics cards from the world's largest graphics card makers, ATI and NVIDIA.
“Some people need every bit of performance they can get from their computer,” Michael Scheschuk, director of consumer products, said. “The Studio XPS 8000 and Studio XPS 9000 are some of the most powerful computers we have ever offered and have the capabilities to handle the most demanding tasks of high-def video, digital imaging and 3D gaming. They are designed to provide the best experience for today’s most demanding users.”
Coming with a starting price tag of US$799, the Studio XPS 8000 can be configured with one of Intel's latest Lynnfield processors, namely the Core i5 750, Core i7 860 or Core i7 870. The system can support up to 16GB of DDR3 1333MHz memory, coupled with a range of graphics card options from both NVIDIA and AMD and a large storage capacity with support for up to two hard drives.
Both desktops have been bundled with the MediaShow Espresso application, which is optimized to work with both NVIDIA CUDA and ATI Stream technologies to speed up video transcoding. The Studio XPS 9000 comes as a more powerful solution for users looking for high-performance graphics and an expandable configuration.