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The latest news from Dell will have gaming enthusiasts cracking open their piggy banks, as the powerhouse Dell XPS 730 H2 and H2C gaming systems allow for the very highest end gaming possible. Sporting an nForce 790i Ultra SLI chipset, Intel Core 2 Extreme processors, and Corsair Dominator DDR3 memory, Dell is certainly not scrimping on the parts. Graphics options include the Radeon HD 3870 X2 in four-way CrossFireX or GeForce 8800GT using SLI. Data capacity will not be an issue, as the XPS 730 H2 and H2C have up to four hard drives factory installed, supporting many RAID configurations.

The H2C cooling solution features a two-stage ceramic cooling system with a redesigned CPU coldplate, a chipset coldplate, a dynamic speed control to the pump and fans, and a separate fan for the CPU’s voltage regulator components. The external case options include Victory Red and Stealth Blue designs, in 2.4mm anodized aluminum, for the XPS 730 H2C, while the XPS 730 features Silver brushed aluminum case. The power supply is a 1000W 80-Plus unit, and large, quiet pulse width modulation (PWM) fans provide cooling. The Dell XPS 730 H2 and H2C systems also support the NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA), for real-time system management. "With XPS and Alienware gaming systems we've been progressively delivering an awe-inspiring experience to gamers and now, with the XPS 730, we’ve set the bar for a truly kick-ass gaming experience," said Arthur Lewis, head of Dell’s gaming group. The air-cooled XPS 730 starts at $3,999, while the XPS 730 H2C starts at $4,999.