Dell STUDIO XPS 8300 X8300-196NBK Desktop (Piano Black)

Enjoy a premium performance experience for some of your most demanding multimedia and entertainment needs with the Dell XPS 8300 desktop PC. With an angled chassis and sleek black and white design, the XPS 8300 has a cutting-edge style to match its screaming multimedia performance.

Powerful processor and high-performance entertainment features.

The integrated 7.1 with THX TruStudio PC sound provides an exceptional audio experience, while the HDMI output allows you to connect to an optional HD monitor or HDTV. Store your family photos, videos and music on the 1 TB hard drive, and connect portable media devices easily with a convenient recessed media tray.

It's powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor ("Sandy Bridge"), which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i5 increases speed automatically for whatever you're doing. And you'll enjoy a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual PC experience with no additional hardware. It's complemented by the AMD Radeon HD 6450 graphics card, which offers DirectX 11 support.

This Dell desktop comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version). You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.

Recessed media tray with 2 angled USB ports.

 

Plenty of expansion with one PCI, three PCIeX1, one PCIeX16, and one Mini-PCIe.

All the World's on Your Stage

The Inspiron desktop comes with Dell's innovative Stage software, which provides a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs, and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream (learn more below).

Note: Monitor not included.

Specifications

• 2.80 GHz Intel Core i5-2300 "Sandy Bridge" dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (3.10 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).
• 1 TB SATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
• 6 GB installed RAM (DDR3, 1333 MHz, 4 DIMM slots)
• AMD Radeon HD 6450 graphics (with 1 GB of discrete DDR3 video memory) provides the performance you need to take your high-definition experience to the next level. Experience new levels of detail and realism with DirectX 11 technology.
• THX TruStudio PC surround sound
• Graphics
• 16x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM.
• Measures 7.3 x 17.9 x 16.1 inches (WxDxH)
• Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty; 24/7 phone support

HDMI, eSATA, and ample USB ports.

Connectivity & Expansion

• 8 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players to external hard drives (2 top tray, 2 front, 2 back).
• 1 eSATA port that enables you to connect to compatible external hard drives for lightning fast transfers of large multimedia files--up to 5 times faster than via a standard USB port.
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable.
• Additional video output: 1 VGA
• 19-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card; MiniSD; Micro-SD; Hi-Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC); Multi Media Card (MMC); RS Multimedia Card (RS-MMC); Multimedia Card Plus (MMC+); Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO); RD Multimedia Card Plus; Multimedia Card Micro; Memory Stick (MS); Memory Stick Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo; Memory Stick Micro; Compact Flash I; Compact Flash II; Smart Media Card (SM); xD Picture Card (xD); Micro Drive (MD)
• 1 line-out, 1 line-in
• 7.1-channel surround sound output

What's in the Box

This package contains the Dell X8300-196NBK desktop PC, keyboard, optical mouse, power cord, and printed documentation.

Included Software

McAfee SecurityCenter with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall (6-month subscription); Microsoft Office Starter 2010

Dell's innovative Stage multimedia software.

The Stage That Sets Itself

Dell Stage delivers the things that matter to you right to your desktop, with your most recent content always front and center. Seamlessly toggle between your favorite applications (photos, videos, music, Web pages and more) with ease, all from Stage's sleek, movie-reel style interface.

With Stage, you can easily edit and crop your photos, then share them with family and friends on Facebook or Flickr--no extra software required. Want to find that song you love? MusicStage lets you search your music collection by artist, title or even genre. And when you're ready to share your home movies, PhotoStage makes it easy to play and upload video files to Facebook.

When you buy a Dell system equipped with Stage software, you get a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream. Stage delivers the things you need, right where you need them.

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

• Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
• Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
• Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
• Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
• Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.

 

Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live

Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

• Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
• Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
• Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
• Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.

Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

• Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
• Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.