Typical price: £3,268
What is it: Ultra high-end gaming PC with space-age cooling system and quad-core processor
What we think: If you like playing games, and you can afford it, buy it -- it's a beast
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 April 2007
Tags: dell, cpu, windows xp, sample
We like:
Bold design; fast components; factory overclocked
We don't like:
Limited memory bandwidth; you'll need a second mortgage to buy one
You might also need:
Loads of games
CNET UK judgement:
The 710 H2C is a stunning-looking and blisteringly quick computer -- it makes the vast majority of PCs look like pocket calculators. Buy one if you have the cash. Hell, buy us one too
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