Dell XPS 435 Launches

Author Hugo Jobling
Published 28th Apr 2009
Dell XPS 435 Launches
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If you're in the market for a Core i7 machine, Dell's latest performance desktop - the Studio XPS 435 - may be worthy of consideration.


The XPS 435 gets off to a good start, sporting Intel's X58 chipset and Core i7 processors. As many as six RAM DIMMs can be installed, for up to 12GB of RAM, in tri-channel configurations and three hard drive bays can accommodate up to 4.5TB of storage. Graphics processing is provided by a 1GB ATI Radeon 4870.

By default sound is provided by Intel's on-board 7.1-channel audio controller, but a dedicated Creative X-Fi Titanium sound card can be specced. Optical drive options include both a standard DVD and Blu-ray drives.

Connectivity options are comprehensive, Draft-N wireless can be added to the already present four front and four rear USB ports, a 15-in-one card reader and eSATA. The case features a recessed 'tray' for storing devices connected to the front USB ports.

Pricing starts from £1,699 but will easily spiral up with upgrades. Adding on every option takes the XPS 425 close to the £3k mark, so be wary!

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comment smc8788 said on 30th April 2009

@ mjaffk - not on my PCs they haven't ;)

There are things called QUIET fans, you know, although unfortunately I don't think Dell do since they insist on us... more

comment Jay said on 30th April 2009

I'd get a similarly specced alienware for similar price - looks way better

comment Wesley said on 22nd May 2009

I used an NZXT Zero Full Tower case when I built my PC. It has 8 low RPM fans so it keeps cool and makes very little noise. However it does put out a lot of heat. My room is usuall... more

comment MDude said on 23rd May 2009

Man, you guys really pay full price for these? Here's what I got for $1,100 (includes a 24 inch monitor, and $150 gift card and no interest for 18 months)... used a 25% off c... more

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