Computing

These sleek multimedia PCs can be configured with Intel’s new “Lynnfield” Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The 9000 takes-over from the Studio XPS 435 with new “performance graphics options”, while the 8000 has a smaller, but similarly-styled case design.

The Studio XPS 8000 starts at $US800, and that includes a 500GB hard disk, 4GB of DDR3-1066 RAM, and Intel’s new Core i5-750 (2.66GHz) processor. The Core i7-860 (2.8GHz) and Core i7-870 (2.93GHz) CPUs will cost you an extra $US170 or $US380. RAM capacity goes up to 16GB, and you can also opt for up to 2TB of storage (RAID 0).

As you’d expect with mainstream gaming/multimedia themed PCs, Blu-ray is also an option for both PCs. The 9000 isn’t up on Dell’s site yet, but it’s expected to start at about $US900 and have slightly higher-end CPU and graphics options. [Dell]