Dell XPS 720 H2C, 4 GB RAM, dual Nvidia Ultra Cards, Blu-ray player.

I just got this system after having to send back three other lesser models for various reasons.  When I overclock the machine at 3.33 or 3.66 the fan noise fluxuates for no reason.  I asked Dell about this and they said that it is normal.  I am barely pushing the comp when the fans go nuts, and I can't imagine that a machine that is factory overclocked is supposed to behave like this.  Should I go through the various temp and fan speed tests like above.  I am just curious if others have noticed fluxuations in fan noise/speed as well.

A huge waste of money! 

For $3,300 in your own components you can have a better system no doubt about it.   2qty 10K Raptors, sli or xfire, better memory, better mother board, better water cooling

$300 mobo, $300 Q6600 Overclock to 3.6 easy on water, $115 for 1000mhz Gskill 2x2gb to clock to 1100Mhz if needed, $550 2qty ATI 3870s, 2x$170 raptors, $110 500GB WD HDD, $450 extreme water cooling setup for 1cpu & 2GPUs, $150 case, $300 dell 22" monitor, $175 850 watt PSU, $300 Vista 64bit + 32bit DVDs retail, $100 TV card. 2x dvd burners $70, $20 media reader

all for $3,240

maybe I missed something but not $2500 worth LMAO.  Read it and weep suckers.. . Way to PAY ""THE MAN""

For about $2300 you can have a sensible computer setup like the one I'm going to build.  Yes it only has a E6750 but why spend Over 180bucks for a 2 more processors that aren't going to do anything to get you better gaming???  3.6ghz can be hit on the E6750 without a whole lot of knowledge in Overclocking.. . With the X38 chipset you can upgrade to a quad or a 45nano processor when they are available.  People on OCforums are taking the Gigabyte mobo to 550FSB with ease and can reach 3.6-4.0GHZ on E6750, E6850 and Q6600 with water cooling. 

https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/MySavedWishDetail.asp?ID=5439674&ItemList

^^ above link will probably change in days to come.. .

 

chesbrougha:

Dell XPS 720 H2C, 4 GB RAM, dual Nvidia Ultra Cards, Blu-ray player.

I just got this system after having to send back three other lesser models for various reasons.  When I overclock the machine at 3.33 or 3.66 the fan noise fluxuates for no reason.  I asked Dell about this and they said that it is normal.  I am barely pushing the comp when the fans go nuts, and I can't imagine that a machine that is factory overclocked is supposed to behave like this.  Should I go through the various temp and fan speed tests like above.  I am just curious if others have noticed fluxuations in fan noise/speed as well.

The fans are supposed to switch on, and you are not at the factory overclock. You are overclocking it further to 3.33 and 3.66. There's nothing wrong with your system, and actually some people manually set the fan speeds to higher when playing games.

A huge waste of money! 

For $3,300 in your own components you can have a better system no doubt about it.   2qty 10K Raptors, sli or xfire, better memory, better mother board, better water cooling

https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/MySavedWishDetail.asp?ID=5439674&ItemList 

You can say the same about any Alienware, Any voodoo PC, or any HP Blackbird. The fact is that not many people have the technical knowhow to put together a rig like that.

And even those that do can run into problems with mismatched memory, making mistakes with cards, some people have fried their equipment while putting it together.
There are a lot of things that can go wrong. Many people just prefer to buy something configured to their specifications and let someone else worry about putting it together.They also consider the warranties, service and support.
Kudos for you on putting together your machine, and on having the knowledge and the time to sit and build it, especially using watercooling. Here's hoping that nothing goes wrong while building it.

This is form someone who's done it both ways, building my own monster rig and purchasing one off the shelf.

Gel214th:

You can say the same about any Alienware, Any voodoo PC, or any HP Blackbird. The fact is that not many people have the technical knowhow to put together a rig like that.

This is form someone who's done it both ways, building my own monster rig and purchasing one off the shelf.

 The big rigs are for people with certain lifestyle that allow them to overpay for such things.  Maybe when my wife starts making 130Gs added onto my 65Gs, the $5,500 price tag wont scare me away as much.  But still.. . I'd rather save the 2-3Gs and spend that on performance parts for my car that I take to the race track or a nice long vacation. 

 This will actually be my first computer build.  Got to start somewhere.. . I have plenty of people that can help me out as well though.  I'm not watercooling my rig unless I get into to overclocking everything to the extreme which I don't think I'll do.  A good fan on the processor for a mild overclock is all I need. 

Thanks to the one person that replied with an answer.  FYI I spent 3K on this system, and I don't game I do graphics (return after return, talking to manager after manager).  They are sending a tech out with all the fan parts and a new HD just in case that is the problem.  Hopefully that does the trick.

I personally don't think that there's any problem with the fans, or your system.

AFAIK The system is factory overclocked at 3.2Ghz.

Systems need to be kept cool, and the fan sounds like an airplane taking off when it is engaged. If you go beyond that 3.2Ghz to 3.3 or 3.6 then I think it only normal for the fans to engage.The only reason you notice them, is because the system was so quiet to begin with, but I have an Alienware ALX, the original, and it is LOUD with those three fans running.

Like I said, i'm no tech, but your description of what's happening doesn't seem to represent an issue with the system, but more with your own expectations.
I have personally used nTune to turn my system fans UP manually, and my graphics card fans as well. (so I know the rrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE sound of the fan in the H2C ^_^ When it engages it is Loud!).
You're saying that you think they shouldn't even be kicking in :-)

Clearly there's a difference there, I want my processor running as cool as possible, and my graphics card cores  as well. I'm willing to go through some noise for that, especially when I know I am overclocking a chip (Factory overclock is an Overclock) and I have two MASSIVE 8800GTX cards in the case.

 

Hi i have the xps 710 h2c myself. you said you can run ntune to adjust the fans manually? Do you know any other programs i can use to do the same thing. my temps at 2.66Ghz are a little high i must say @ idel i range from 40-50 degress and thats at idle.

 I've heard there's something called Speedfan , but that crashed my machine when I tried to run it. The other thing is RivaTuner, but I believe that just adjusts the fans for the graphics cards. You should know, though, that the Quad core processors run hot, hotter than you might expect. They're perfectly happy at that temperature, and I don't think you need ot be overly concerned unless you are doing some custom overclocking.

Dell sure is making some money on these computers.  I bet they don't sell a ton of them though.  They also aren't using the best hardware for the system either for more profit in their own pockets.

vicaphit:

Dell sure is making some money on these computers.  I bet they don't sell a ton of them though.  They also aren't using the best hardware for the system either for more profit in their own pockets.

well nice guess that dell is making money that is what a buisness is supposed to do.

they sell alot of xps models. and dell overall is one of the top brands (if not the top one).

dell xps/alienware/voodoo etc... usually get the uber new tech ahead of schedule. like 8800gtx etc... etc... so thats one bonus on behalf of these companies.

also, some people do not want the hassle of optimizing their computer and having to fiddle with the bios and overclock this overclock that, run benchmarks for 4 hours etc..

while i do not like any name brand computer (except voodoo, and that is just because of looks). you have to realize that people have many many reasons for buying a brand name computer and flaming them for having a computer that is made by otherpeople is not a wise choice since it only shows your ignorance.

I am moving and am looking to sell a fully loaded, four month old Dell XPS 720 H2C with the following specs and buy something for portable:

• Intel Core2 Duo QX6850 (3.00 GHZ overclocked to 3.67 GHZ) with quad core tech----
  4GB RAM----
  2x BLU-RAY, DVD+R/RW----
  Dual: 768 NVidia GeForce 8800 Ultra----
  Dual: 1 TB harddrives----
  Windows Vista Ultimate (32bit)----
  Windows Side Cover, Black (see picture)----
  Aegia Physx Processor----
  1 killowatt power supply----
  Dual: 1 TB harddrives----
  19-:1 Media Card reader----
• 3 year in home dell premium support----
  Lycosa Gaming Keyboard----
  Razer death addler gaming mouse----
  Microsoft office standard 2007 suite----
  Logitech Quickcam Fusion----
  Samsung 2232BW monitor (22 inch)----
  "World in Conflict"----

Total Package Price: $5,800 (buying everything new costs around $8K)

 

See the craigslist posting: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/ele/651633448.html

 

holly mother of god that is a sweet system, you should post this however in the for sale section of the forums.  

 Thanks, didn't know there was a sales section.  Thanks

np, im sure you'll get a buyer either here or from craigslist. i would def be intrested if i had that type of money.  

ice_73:

you have to realize that people have many many reasons for buying a brand name computer and flaming them for having a computer that is made by otherpeople is not a wise choice since it only shows your ignorance.

 Calling me ignorant for making an observation about the price of a computer is flaming.  In no way was I attacking anyone in this thread, I was merely stating that Dell is making heaps of money on these computers.  I don't see how you can construe this as a personal attack.

I fully understand that people don't want to build their own computers.  Hell, I have a dell computer that I have loaded with hardware after I figured out how to upgrade myself.  If someone wants to spend money on something, that is fine with me, but I usually speak up when I think they could probably save money somewhere.

well the thing i had against your post was that it was so... well pointless. you said basically said dell wants to make money,  and arent using the best hardware possible. which any one could see, and thats the whole point of any company is to make money....  you also seemed to imply that no one should buy dell.

either way. i think for both of us its best to let this one die down.

 yeah just always remember to include a picture of the item on craigslist and write "if you have any questions, ask"

 

nice would totally look in to if had money =( 

I really like the system,but if I were to make the system by myself,the system would get a little cheaper!