Dell's new PC gaming monster boasts four GPUs

The XPS 600 "Renegade" houses four GeForce 7800 graphics chips; pricey powerhouse hits market this quarter.

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With much of the recent media attention focusing on next-generation consoles, such as the recently released Xbox 360 from Microsoft, PC gaming has felt like the odd man out. Microsoft's highly touted "HD era," coined for the launch of the Xbox 360, seemed like an attack by omission to some PC gamers, who had enjoyed high-definition games for years. With the world's biggest gizmo expo, the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show, under way in Las Vegas, the more malleable PC industry shot back today--and the finger on the trigger belonged to Michael Dell.

Late last year, Dell Computer affirmed its commitment to PC gaming with new additions to the XPS line, a range of computers designed specifically with high-performance gaming in mind. Today, Dell targeted the gamer with expendable income by announcing the XPS 600 Renegade, a souped-up limited edition of its gaming behemoth, the XPS 600.

The Renegade features a chassis with artwork designed by the Picasso of airbrushing, Mike Lavallee of Monster Garage fame. But it's not the looks of the box that will have gamers' heads spinning.

The computer will run four GeForce 7800 GPUs, two more than the maximum allowed in the standard XPS 600. In tests, the rig and its Intel Pentium processor Extreme Edition 955 were factory overclocked at 4.2GHz, making it one of the fastest computers (if not the fastest) on the market.

The Renegade is scheduled to be available in the first quarter of 2006 with marketing and sales largely through Dell's online site. A base price has not yet been announced, but Dell admitted it would be "a lot."

Dell is also a leader in computer displays, and he showed off a new 30-inch LCD monitor, the Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP, that he is particularly proud of. Dell proclaimed that the monitor has "over three times the resolution of so-called 'high-def gaming' that comes with an Xbox 360."

The monitor requires graphic cards that support dual-link DVI connectivity for its top-tier output. The display supports resolutions up to 2560x1600, can display 4.1 million megapixels, and has a 700:1 contrast ratio and a 178-degree viewing angle.

The monitor will be priced at $2,199 and is available now.

175 Comments

  • leo874life

    Posted May 13, 2006 9:24 pm PT

    Who ever said that pc's were out of the picture for the next generation have something else coming!

  • leo874life

    Posted May 13, 2006 9:20 pm PT

    I think its awsome if you can afford it. talk about putting out the latest technology in one box

  • hardknox

    Posted Apr 9, 2006 9:51 pm PT

    If I had the money I would definantly get this bad boy, this thing makes next gen consoles look like crap!!!!

  • killswitch478

    Posted Mar 13, 2006 10:49 pm PT

    WOW I WANT THAT!!!!!!! you wouldnt have to upgrade anything for at least 10years!

  • cmaccin947

    Posted Feb 12, 2006 9:47 am PT

    the better thing to say is what games could even come close to pushing this system it might be too powerfull for its own good

  • Sh0GuNz

    Posted Feb 10, 2006 6:26 am PT

    what a joke! rofl comparing xbox 360 witch cost 399€ for premium pack and that computer.. dumb poeple in dell

  • be0wu1f

    Posted Feb 4, 2006 11:23 pm PT

    I heard that the case was signed by Michael Dell himself. He probably didn't even know it existed until some marketing guy shoved it in front of him.

  • Pac-town

    Posted Jan 30, 2006 7:04 pm PT

    I'm Gonna Buy One When It Comes Out

  • DidCart

    Posted Jan 22, 2006 4:38 pm PT

    That thin will be too more expensive than I can pay...

  • lilballer9871

    Posted Jan 20, 2006 2:48 pm PT

    garb

  • Silverblade-GR

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 5:59 am PT

    4.1 million megapixels? That would be... uh 4.1 billion pixels then? It would have to be a DAMN big screen or its pixels should be atom sized then. I believe you mean 4.1 megapixels instead?

    You can't compare a console to this, but you can also not buy this unless you have a LOT of money sitting around. Also don't fool yourselves. It's over the top right now, but no hardware lasts10-15 years like someone said. In 5 years it will be obsolete like any other current piece of hardware. Think multicore CPUs and GPUs.

  • OtaconRex

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 7:38 am PT

    This is a beauty PC but... Dell, this is like dreaming marry with Angeline Jolie
    ES UNA LOCURA

  • GundumSage

    Posted Jan 17, 2006 2:59 pm PT

    ive seen 2400 kills scored by a person on halo, ive seen a combo count of 10000 on god of war ive even managed to take on 7 ppl by myself on halo..... ive managed to beat omegashenron on his hardest levek with only a breathroguh capsule ive seen someone beat final fantasy x in little than 9 hours (my friend also managed to get EVERYTHING) ive seen people that are so retarded that when they try to throw rocks at the ground, they miss........... ive seen life and death and yet all of these combined still do not come to the level that pc is on........ YOU KNOW THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE SIGNS THAT THE ARMAGEDDON IS COMING

  • GundumSage

    Posted Jan 17, 2006 2:47 pm PT

    lmaoooooooooooooooooo ... lmaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
    ive seen alot of things during my life time but nothing compares to this nonsense.
    THIS IS TRUE OVERKILL
    this computer will probably still be one of the best computers out there even in like 10 to 15 years probably more.................

  • xxWARKILLxx

    Posted Jan 16, 2006 8:28 pm PT

    I hate that DELL is the one doing this!!! If its Pre-made i want it to be by Voodoo or Falcon Northwest a brand i could be proud of AND they would have used an AMD processor just 'caus Dell and Intel have a close relationship doesnt mean they should use an Intel proc for a GAMING PC!!!!Sure its expensive BUT its worth it IF you are a true gamer. Trust me there is more expensive ones out there like Voodoo's $15K+ Machine with its 24karat Gold plated Case inside-out ,and signed by the Founder of Voodoo.

  • stinkyfarts333

    Posted Jan 16, 2006 1:57 pm PT

    I agree with chiggeronstiz because they expect people to jump out of nowhere and buy millions of copies of Dell xps 600 renegade

  • bloodfang36

    Posted Jan 15, 2006 2:01 pm PT

    And THIS, brothers and sisters, is why it is better to have a computer than a console.



    4 Geforce 7800's , and a 4.88 GHz processor.






    Need I say more?

  • Xanog1

    Posted Jan 15, 2006 8:56 am PT

    Yeah, um, while I like the idea, I don't feel like spending the same amount as I do for taxes.

  • Ace33333

    Posted Jan 13, 2006 12:41 pm PT

    Dell is just going to use this computer for publicity and prestige. They know that they cannot sell this computer in sufficient numbers to make a profit, but the fact that we are all talking about it makes them successful. In either case i would not mind have that computer and neither would any of you so why go on the forum and bad mouth it?

  • deleteuser

    Posted Jan 13, 2006 7:18 am PT

    It's going to be more powerful than the Xbox 360.

  • mr_goodbyte

    Posted Jan 12, 2006 10:35 pm PT

    damn, what was dell thinking??? i mean, that computers gonna cost at least 10,000 bucks, compared to a $400 xbox 360.

  • __MACK__

    Posted Jan 12, 2006 12:31 pm PT

    people complain there is an intel here. wtf?Cant you people understand that there are 4 graphics cards in this beast!The fastest computer out there yet there is room to complain. I would gladly take one of these without saying oh intels inside.

  • PteNomercy

    Posted Jan 12, 2006 10:43 am PT

    Dude!!! You got a Dell!!! ..."Gaming Pc" That you got ripped off on!

  • -Christhebull-

    Posted Jan 12, 2006 9:15 am PT

    How much RAM? None as far as I know. But hopefully a lot of GB.

  • ryokinshin

    Posted Jan 11, 2006 3:13 pm PT

    this would probably be a big target for my frnd to save up for, but instead of using the x24800 dual core they go with over clocked intel(unfortunaly hes a BIG amd fan

  • codgamer2004

    Posted Jan 11, 2006 2:39 pm PT

    looks like dell is going all out

  • melat0nin

    Posted Jan 11, 2006 2:21 am PT

    4.1 million megapixels? So it can show 4,100,000,000,000 pixels? whoah that's a lot...

  • glc_17

    Posted Jan 10, 2006 7:41 pm PT

    Wow. That's really pointless. I have 2 7800 gtx's and I know that those are overkill. Why would you ever need 4? Nothing will support it, and the fools are insisting on using Intel.

  • onimushaiw

    Posted Jan 10, 2006 1:17 pm PT

    who needs 4 gf7800 ? anywayz the cpu sucks, and dell has nothing to do with gaming

  • EpsilonChi

    Posted Jan 10, 2006 8:59 am PT

    um....
    "The display supports resolutions up to 2560x1600, can display 4.1 million megapixels, and has a 700:1 contrast ratio and a 178-degree viewing angle."
    2560x1600 does not equal "4.1 million megapixels". That's actually 4.1 x10^12, or 4.1 terapixels. So in otherwords, its a typo. LOL. my two cents.

    did someone already mention this?

  • pierre_ming

    Posted Jan 10, 2006 6:37 am PT

    $2200 for monitor exclude system??? i rather buy 10 xbox360 and keep the changes for PS3 with that amount of money >.

  • Poi_159

    Posted Jan 10, 2006 6:06 am PT

    Ouch. Too much too soon.

  • __MACK__

    Posted Jan 9, 2006 3:51 pm PT

    Does 4 GPUs really make a huge difference?I doubt it but it still sounds like a beast. Faster then anything else computers today have to offer.

  • Edeal

    Posted Jan 9, 2006 1:05 pm PT

    Dell is going to game industry,this is cool.

  • jaywraw

    Posted Jan 9, 2006 11:22 am PT

    Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • lukey405

    Posted Jan 9, 2006 11:11 am PT

    impressive, but I have a Dell, and they suck.

  • jaefrmbk2k

    Posted Jan 9, 2006 10:53 am PT

    even JESUS recommends AMD for gaming and you can hardly call him a hard-core gamer!

  • Go0pynose

    Posted Jan 9, 2006 10:53 am PT

    if only i had $5000, and a $1000 more to just touch it.

  • DryvBy

    Posted Jan 8, 2006 7:29 pm PT

    Well, I work for Dell. Whenever one of you buy one of these, call me. I could use the bonus check at the end of the month. I'll stick with my Xbox360 with my 50" Plasma tv I won for free and my custom PC that works just fine with most every game.

  • XENOmorph00010

    Posted Jan 8, 2006 8:09 pm PT

    Wow..........I could understand the PS3 costing like $700 but this, for however much it'll cost, is ridiculous.

  • dehoy30

    Posted Jan 8, 2006 8:09 pm PT

    Just the monitor is $2199!
    And it needs a BIG specification!

  • vidoemaster

    Posted Jan 8, 2006 8:09 pm PT

    Well after reading some other stuff on YAHOO they seem to say dell claims it will be about $4000, alot in comparison with other PCs but pretty well priced if u relly feel the need for FOUR gpus.. Besides but ACTUALLY supports 4 gpus? anything?

  • vedeshp

    Posted Jan 8, 2006 8:09 pm PT

    why would you need 4 graphics cards for??

  • mullen15

    Posted Jan 8, 2006 8:09 pm PT

    my dell is so bad i cant even upgrade it..

  • wasd4life

    Posted Jan 8, 2006 8:09 pm PT

    Natural_Mystic I don't have to argue with you because you are simply wrong. A FX-55 can run two 7800GTXs without any cpu strain whatsoever. A 4.2 GHz EE Dual Core cpu is more than enough for 4 GPU's. That's saying that having a strain on a cpu matters, because it doesn't. Running Call of Duty 2 on max settings at 1024x860 resolution will strain two 7800GTxs and an Fx-57. By the time Renegade comes out that game will be outdated. And finally Dell made the 2560x1600 moniter for a reason.

    So in the end nothing you said was right.

  • Optimusv2

    Posted Jan 8, 2006 8:09 pm PT

    If i was rich i'd buy it in a heartbeat.

  • jahoousa

    Posted Jan 7, 2006 8:09 pm PT

    Gee what a nice gaming machine. What games are out that can take advantage of that? Sounds like a lot of money to put into a low volume of media. Even if I had the money I don't think I'd buy one....

  • enlil242

    Posted Jan 7, 2006 6:00 pm PT

    OK, so it will be obsolete in 18 months instead of 8...

  • BlueDevil

    Posted Jan 7, 2006 10:28 am PT

    Heck with the computer, I'm a big fan of Mike Lavallee's work. I want to buy the case!

  • jwhurst13

    Posted Jan 7, 2006 9:25 am PT

    wonder when Crossfire 4X will happen. I'd like to see that, but only with a couple X2 4800+ or something.

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