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Dell Studio XPS 8300
alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 reviews of Dell Studio XPS 8300. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design, whereas views are divided on the price.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Dell Studio XPS 8300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.
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Amazon.com review summary for Dell Studio XPS 8300
alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Dell Studio XPS 8300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com.
78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Expert review by : Allan 'Zardon' Campbell (kitguru.net)
Dell XPS 8300 Review (Core i5/Nvidia)
Life in 2011 is hectic, and we don't all have the time or skills necessary to build a PC from the gr Life in 2011 is hectic, and we don't all have the time or skills necessary to build a PC from the ground up. There are many system makers in the UK,...
The case design is very appealing.
rather expensive when compared to other machines with similar specifications.
Kitguru says: A well built machine with balanced specifications.
Sep, 2011
Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)
Dell XPS 8300 Sandy Bridge desktop PC
Dell XPS 8300 review: An Intel Core i7-based PC that's useful for almost any task
Fast performance ; 2TB hard drive
USB 3.0 is optional ; Wi-Fi isn't included as standard
The Dell XPS 8300 offers plenty of performance for users who want to perform multimedia tasks. It's also perfect for heavy multitasking, can be used for a little gaming, and it has a 2TB hard drive. We just wish it came with USB 3.0 and Wi-Fi as standard.
Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)
Dell XPS 8300 (X8300-7008NBK)
The Dell XPS 8300 (X8300-7008NBK) desktop offers plenty of processing power and decent gaming performance but its missing a few key features.
Powerful Core i7 CPU. Includes Wi-Fi. Discrete graphics card.
No USB 3.0 ports. Limited expansion options. No Blu-ray drive.
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Nov, 2011
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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)
Dell XPS 8300 (X8300-4004NBK)
The Dell XPS 8300 (X8300-4004NBK) gives you an expandable and powerful quad-core desktop with enough space to store your digital life.
Speedy quad-core processor. DirectX 11-ready graphics card. eSATA port. HDMI port.
Out of place Dell Stage launcher. Criminally short 30-day subscription to McAfee Internet Security. No USB 3.0. Negligible 3D performance.
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Oct, 2011
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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)
Dell XPS 8300 desktop review: Dell XPS 8300 desktop
Dell XPS 8300 desktop
The Dell XPS 8300 offers a pleasing exterior, broad connectivity features, and a reasonably versatile configuration for a fair price.
You can find PCs from other vendors that offer more performance and upgradability for less.
The Dell XPS 8300 will serve mainstream users as a higher-end do-it-all machine, but gamers and performance enthusiasts will be better off looking elsewhere.
Apr, 2011
Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)
Dell XPS x8300-1225NBK
The Dell XPS x8300-1225NBK is a nice mainstream desktop with good performance, but other competing systems have differentiators that make them shine brighter.
Quad-core, second-generation Intel Core processor. HDMI port. No Bloatware. Wi-Fi.
No USB 3.0. No Blu-ray. Only 30 days subscription to McAfee.
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Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)
Dell XPS x8300-5215NBK
In the back and forth battle for the power users' hearts, the Dell XPS x830-5215NBK ($1,099.99 list at Best Buy) wins the title of best mainstream multimedia desktop. It has a fairly high-end graphics card, plus a high-end second-generation Intel Core...
High-end 3D graphics. Card retention bracket. HDMI, DisplayPort. 8GB of memory. 1.5TB hard drive. Seconcd Generation Intel Core processor. WiFi. No Bloatware
No USB 3.0. No Blu-Ray. Only 30 days subscription to McAfee
In the back-and-forth battle for the power users' hearts, the Dell XPS x8300-5215NBK wins the title of best mainstream multimedia desktop. It has a fairly high-end graphics card, plus a high-end second-generation Intel Core processor under its...
Apr, 2011
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Expert review by (pcmag.com)
Dell XPS 8300 (x8300-4004NBK)
The system comes with a few pieces of pre-loaded software: The McAfee Internet Security software, which has a very short 30-day subscription, and Microsoft Office 2010 Starter are commonly found on systems. Office is fully functional for basic document...
Speedy quad-core processor. DirectX 11-ready graphics card. eSATA port. HDMI port
Out of place Dell Stage launcher. Criminally short 30-day subscription to McAfee Internet Security. No USB 3.0. Negligible 3D performance
The Dell XPS 8300 (X8300-4004NBK) gives you an expandable, and powerful quad-core tower with enough space to store your digital life, but there are other choices with a bit more future proofing for less money.
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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com.au)
Dell XPS 8300 desktop review: Dell XPS 8300 desktop
Dell XPS 8300 desktop
The Dell XPS 8300 offers a pleasing exterior, broad connectivity features, and a reasonably versatile configuration for a fair price.
You can find PCs from other vendors that offer more performance and upgradability for less.
The Dell XPS 8300 will serve mainstream users as a higher-end do-it-all machine, but gamers and performance enthusiasts will be better off looking elsewhere.
Apr, 2011
Partner Source
Expert review by (consumersearch.com)
Best mainstream desktop computer
The Dell Studio XPS 8300 is a well-regarded mainstream desktop, with enough power for everyday tasks and a bit more. Though no one will mistake it for a dedicated gaming rig, gaming performance is not bad for the price. Although base...
Excellent value, discrete graphics, good gaming performance
Not much room for upgrades, doesn't play cutting-edge games well
Oct, 2011
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