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May 29, 2021 5:32 PM

Dell Inspiron Desktop: i3-10100 Quad-Core, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD

$300

$510

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Dell Member Purchase Program has Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop (Black) on sale for $299.99. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Intel Core i3-10100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • Windows 10 Home
  • 802.11ac 1x1 WiFi and Bluetooth
  • Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard + Dell MS116 Wired Mouse
  • Ports:
    • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 4x USB 2.0
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x Line-out
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x VGA

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
About this deal:
  • This deal offers a savings of $210 compared to the regular price.
  • This also matches a previous Frontpage Deal from February.
  • Limited quantities are available.
About this product:
  • Comes with 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis.
  • This compact desktop is 16% smaller than the previous Inspiron desktop.

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Dell Member Purchase Program has Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop (Black) on sale for $299.99. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor powerfuldoppler for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i3-10100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • Windows 10 Home
  • 802.11ac 1x1 WiFi and Bluetooth
  • Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard + Dell MS116 Wired Mouse
  • Ports:
    • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 4x USB 2.0
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x Line-out
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x VGA

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
About this deal:
  • This deal offers a savings of $210 compared to the regular price.
  • This also matches a previous Frontpage Deal from February.
  • Limited quantities are available.
About this product:
  • Comes with 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis.
  • This compact desktop is 16% smaller than the previous Inspiron desktop.

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May 29, 2021 5:43 PM
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TidalWaveOne
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May 29, 2021 5:43 PM
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Great deal on a little productivity machine. I am going to upgrade mine to 16GB.

Before people ask again... no, you can't put in a standard power supply and no, adding graphics cards is not really an option unless it's a very low power one.

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May 29, 2021 5:51 PM
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smartdealsMay 29, 2021 5:51 PM
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wish it is i5 cup and full size case
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Like most name brand name budget computers (HP, Lenovo, Apple, Dell, Acer, ect..) this has a proprietary case, power supply, and mother board that are difficult to upgrade.

Other components are standard; cpu, ram, drives, GPU, ect... and can be easily upgraded and added if they fit and are compatible.

It can take low power graphics cards that draw power from the PCIe bus only; like GTX1050, GTX1650, RX560, ect... https://pcmecca.com/best-low-powe...nal-power/
Last edited by User2828036 May 29, 2021 at 12:55 PM.
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May 29, 2021 8:09 PM
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slick dealsssMay 29, 2021 8:09 PM
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Got this a few months back, same deal. Great office computer for normal activities, no complaints at all. Quite speedy too
May 29, 2021 8:19 PM
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RallyR32May 29, 2021 8:19 PM
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Quote from TidalWaveOne View quoted comment :
Great deal on a little productivity machine. I am going to upgrade mine to 16GB.

Before people ask again... no, you can't put in a standard power supply and no, adding graphics cards is not really an option unless it's a very low power one.

8% back with ra ku ten.
I've found that SD cash back is too glitchy for now, and support is nonexistent. Been getting about 1 response per month regarding my missing CB. Just not worth it for the beta headaches for now.
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May 29, 2021 8:25 PM
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TozmoMay 29, 2021 8:25 PM
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I'd rate this as a warm deal. $250 and this would be hot/slick. I like that they have the ssd and not some chuck-away 1tb 3.5", but one additional component would make me bite to use it for a remote machine (either i5, 16gb, or windows pro would bump this up to a great deal at $300). I love the efficiency of these pre-made Dell and HP machines for directed purpose. For anything more than that (gaming, Parsec remote gaming, etc), more horse power is needed.

When HP slimlines are on eBay used for less than $200, I can't go brand new without some area (cpu, ram, OS) optimized.
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May 29, 2021 8:29 PM
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rocketman80May 29, 2021 8:29 PM
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Is it possible to set up dual HDMI monitor on this machine other than HDMI cable splitter?

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May 29, 2021 8:34 PM
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slickduderMay 29, 2021 8:34 PM
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Just FYI Dell Prebuilts have been getting terrible reviews. Apart from all the standard oem prebuilt problems Dell prebuilts run uncomfortably hot because of inadequate cooling, are infested with bloatware, and Dell has been caught using scummy possibly illegal billing practices such as adding a hidden recurring subscription fee on a "free" warranty. Check out the Gamers Nexus Dell G5 gaming desktop review. I wouldn't buy anything from Dell currently.
May 29, 2021 8:35 PM
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Consumer1337May 29, 2021 8:35 PM
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Does it have an empty ram slot for upgrade?
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May 29, 2021 8:36 PM
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TidalWaveOne
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May 29, 2021 8:36 PM
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Quote from slickduder View quoted comment :
Just FYI Dell Prebuilts have been getting terrible reviews. Apart from all the standard oem prebuilt problems Dell prebuilts run uncomfortably hot because of inadequate cooling, are infested with bloatware, and Dell has been caught using scummy possibly illegal billing practices such as adding a hidden recurring subscription fee on a "free" warranty. Check out the Gamers Nexus Dell G5 gaming desktop review. I wouldn't buy anything from Dell currently.
Yes, I saw that review.

I would not buy that G5 but this is a great little system for productivity and I did not see any slimly sales tactics when I ordered it but I will keep an eye out.

As far as bloat, I will probably just wipe it clean and reinstall Windows 10 from USB.
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May 29, 2021 8:38 PM
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TidalWaveOne
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May 29, 2021 8:38 PM
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Quote from rocketman80 View quoted comment :
Is it possible to set up dual HDMI monitor on this machine other than HDMI cable splitter?
You can always add a USB video adapter for another display.

Like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-G...ref=sr_1_3
May 29, 2021 8:41 PM
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ElatedStep5688May 29, 2021 8:41 PM
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I understand this isn't a computer you would want to game on, but would it be alright for a couple games like roblox and minecraft for my kid to play along with basic web browsing/school work?
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May 29, 2021 8:41 PM
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TidalWaveOne
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May 29, 2021 8:41 PM
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Quote from Consumer1337 View quoted comment :
Does it have an empty ram slot for upgrade?
The last 3880 system I bought did.... so it should.
May 29, 2021 8:42 PM
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BlindsorrowMay 29, 2021 8:42 PM
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Quote from slickduder View quoted comment :
Just FYI Dell Prebuilts have been getting terrible reviews. Apart from all the standard oem prebuilt problems Dell prebuilts run uncomfortably hot because of inadequate cooling, are infested with bloatware, and Dell has been caught using scummy possibly illegal billing practices such as adding a hidden recurring subscription fee on a "free" warranty. Check out the Gamers Nexus Dell G5 gaming desktop review. I wouldn't buy anything from Dell currently.
I've had TWO of my ONLY FOUR-YEAR-OLD Dell PCs hard drives fail on me with VERY LOW use (one is a mid-line all-in-one, the other a low-end desktop like in this post). I might contact Dell about it (not holding breath they'll assist or compensate in any way). I understand they're not the OEM of hard drives, but two after such light usage is inexplicable. Needless to say, I'm not buying a Dell next time...
Last edited by Blindsorrow May 29, 2021 at 01:48 PM.
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May 29, 2021 8:45 PM
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CMGeniusMay 29, 2021 8:45 PM
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Add two more drives and you'd have a decent Chia farming machine

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