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Dell XPS 8940 SE Desktop: i7-11700, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, RTX 2060 Super

or less w/ SD Cashback + Free S/H

$1,100

$1,699

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Dell Home and Office has Dell XPS 8940 Desktop Special Edition on sale for $1,099.99 when you apply coupon code DTXPSSEAFF1 in cart. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member jehoey for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-11700 8-Core Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 Memory (16GBx1)
  • 512GB PCIe M.2 Solid State Drive + 1TB SATA 7200 RPM Hard Disk Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i (2x2) 802.11ax + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Includes: Dell Multimedia Keyboard + Wired Mouse
  • Tray load DVD Read/Write Drive
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 3x USB 3.1
      • 1x USB 3.1 Type-C
      • 1x Audio Combo Jack
    • Rear:
      • 4x USB 3.1
      • 2x USB 2.0
      • 1x HDMI 2.0b
      • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
      • 1x Dual Link DVI
      • Audio Ports 5.1 channel (3 jacks)

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $600 lower (35% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • Comes with 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
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Dell Home and Office has Dell XPS 8940 Desktop Special Edition on sale for $1,099.99 when you apply coupon code DTXPSSEAFF1 in cart. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member jehoey for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-11700 8-Core Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 Memory (16GBx1)
  • 512GB PCIe M.2 Solid State Drive + 1TB SATA 7200 RPM Hard Disk Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i (2x2) 802.11ax + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Includes: Dell Multimedia Keyboard + Wired Mouse
  • Tray load DVD Read/Write Drive
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 3x USB 3.1
      • 1x USB 3.1 Type-C
      • 1x Audio Combo Jack
    • Rear:
      • 4x USB 3.1
      • 2x USB 2.0
      • 1x HDMI 2.0b
      • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
      • 1x Dual Link DVI
      • Audio Ports 5.1 channel (3 jacks)

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $600 lower (35% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • Comes with 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
  • About this store:

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User2828036
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Exactly! If you want to build or maintain your own system then go buy you own parts and to it. Do not even bother coming to threads about pre-built systems made by Acer, Apple, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, ect.

I do not go to threads about bread telling people you are better of sourcing your own ingredients and baking your own bread.
User2828036
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We have 3 of those G5 systems reviewed in that video with various graphics cards, 16GB ram, 1TB NVMe drives, and a clean install of Windows 10. All are performing very well and we have not seen any heat or performance issues. My kids play the newest games on them daily (CSGO, Doom: Annihilation, TF2, HOI4, Call of Duty Modern Warfare, ect.) While simultaneously having YouTube open, a couple web pages, and messenger programs. I feel as though the build quality was quite good for the price I paid. I could not be more satisfied with our purchase.

This Dell XPS system would be a great fit, for home, office, students, coders, CAD, miners, and even casual gamers. Pretty much everyone except PC gamer enthusiast that like to build and maintain their own systems.

If you are just an normal person that wants to get a good deal on a good PC that will probably never be opened, and the only real maintenance you do is reinstall Windows ever couple of years to clean the system up. Then this system is perfect for you.

marksmanb
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Bad parts: If you're a hardcore gamer, go build your own system. No pre-built will meet your expectations. If you find a pre-built that meets your technical requirements, it will not meet your budget because you are paying for the service of having parts acquired and assembled. Dell gives no indication anywhere on it's site that these systems are future-proof or upgradable. So stop thinking that these are future-proof or upgradable.

Hidden charges: No. When you price out a Dell, they list things as "Included" and have up charged extras, and sometimes they have downgradable options to save you a few bucks. They set the options and the prices. You can't tell them to add or remove something from a configuration that they don't want to add or remove. The fact that they saw the On-site 1-year service as an itemized line doesn't mean it was a hidden charge, and "included" doesn't mean "free". Gamers Nexus is stupid to think that "included" means "free". It means that it's included in the price they were quoted and they wished it didn't exist. Too bad. The bit about the forced monthly subscription that you have to actively opt out of WAS true. The video says that Dell changed it and it no longer exists.

GN does nothing but complain about every single thing they review. The few things I've seen them recommend still contain backhanded insults. Nothing will ever satisfy them. That's their shtick.

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Jul 03, 2021 01:44 PM
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twoweeledJul 03, 2021 01:44 PM
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Quote from high5nothi5 :
I didn't get this on mine. That's why was asking.
Yes, not everyone gets the same offers. In my case, I have 100 offers from AMEX that I can attach to my card. I look through them and see which I will use and pick them. ONLY then can you use the card with that vendor and get the credit back to your card. I didn't get the Total Wine offer, but many others did. Just gotta check it out.
Jul 03, 2021 02:54 PM
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sixtyfpsJul 03, 2021 02:54 PM
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Quote from jehoey :
We have 3 of those G5 systems reviewed in that video with various graphics cards, 16GB ram, 1TB NVMe drives, and a clean install of Windows 10. All are performing very well and we have not seen any heat or performance issues. My kids play the newest games on them daily (CSGO, Doom Ultimate, TF2, HOI4, Call of Duty Modern Warfare, ect.) While simultaneously having YouTube open, a couple web pages, and messenger programs. I feel as though the build quality was quite good for the price I paid. I could not be more satisfied with our purchase.

This Dell XPS system would be a great fit, for home, office, students, coders, CAD, miners, and even casual gamers. Pretty much everyone except PC gamer enthusiast that like to build and maintain their own systems.

If you are just an normal person that wants to get a good deal on a good PC that will probably never be opened, and the only real maintenance you do is reinstall Windows ever couple of years to clean the system up. Then this system is perfect for you.

Applause
I like games from the '80s and I don't mean to be pedantic here, but this is a pretty clueless post regarding 'newest' games. CSGO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) came out in 2012, and TF2 (Team Fortress 2) came out in 2007.
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User2828036Jul 03, 2021 03:06 PM
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Quote :
Quote from sixtyfps :
I like games from the '80s and I don't mean to be pedantic here, but this is a pretty clueless post regarding 'newest' games. CSGO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) came out in 2012, and TF2 (Team Fortress 2) came out in 2007.
dealmashugunawish these came with a decent PSU for GPU upgrades down the road
My bad, I played (1995) Doom Ultimate.

My kids play (2019) "Doom: Annihilation" and like I said (2019) "Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare", while watching YouTube and messengers apps going all at the same time on similar Dell G5 with lesser i5-10400F CPU and older GTX 1660 graphics cards with out issue. This new XPS with i7-11700 and RTX2060 would easily play all modern games.

As far as GPU upgrades this XPS uses the same 500W platinum 12v Power Supply in the G5 that runs a $800 RTX3070, how much more GPU upgrade do you need in a $1100 computer? Why would you be looking at a standard pre-build desktop when you should wasting big money on a gaming rig chasing high FPS at 4K?

It's like complaining a $40k SUV does not get the same performance as a $120K sports car.

Here you go if you want upgrades for a high end gaming system then start off with the correct base system. https://www.dell.com/en-us/member...daurr1240h
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Jul 03, 2021 04:02 PM
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BoastfulLinen818Jul 03, 2021 04:02 PM
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Quote from PurpleWalrus455 :
You can get a 10% coupon for signing up for newsletter on dells website. There is also a 10% coupon if you are a member of AAA. They don't stack however.
Thanks, where to find AAA 10% coupon?
Jul 03, 2021 04:03 PM
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BoastfulLinen818Jul 03, 2021 04:03 PM
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Quote from bmitchell1876 :
Fyi... ship date is now July 28th
That's a killer, what was the ship date before?
Jul 03, 2021 05:19 PM
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dealmashugunaJul 03, 2021 05:19 PM
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Quote from itdepends :
Bought it I got 4 percent cash back and 10 percent from amex and 150 bucks from amex and I sold graphic card to my cousin 600 so to me I got this pc for 300 bucks I don't play game so I don't need a good graphic card

What a super deal
10% AMEX really? on top of the $120/150? where is that or was it in your offers?
Jul 03, 2021 05:31 PM
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topshelf207Jul 03, 2021 05:31 PM
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Is it really going to not be until the end of next year these mid range video cards are available again? I really just need the card.

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Jul 03, 2021 06:03 PM
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daflyboysJul 03, 2021 06:03 PM
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Not linking to the model pictured. Link leading to model with no internal DVD tray.
Jul 03, 2021 06:17 PM
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FaithfulPickle8682Jul 03, 2021 06:17 PM
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16GB DDR4 Memory (16GBx1) best deal
Jul 03, 2021 08:49 PM
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ChakkDayJul 03, 2021 08:49 PM
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Quote from daflyboys :
Not linking to the model pictured. Link leading to model with no internal DVD tray.
It says DVD under Optical Drive for me..
Jul 03, 2021 08:50 PM
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ChakkDayJul 03, 2021 08:50 PM
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Quote from FaithfulPickle8682 :
16GB DDR4 Memory (16GBx1) best deal
I also like the fact that I just need one 16gb more
Jul 03, 2021 09:14 PM
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FlipCityJul 03, 2021 09:14 PM
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Quote from topshelf207 :
Is it really going to not be until the end of next year these mid range video cards are available again? I really just need the card.
just buy and sell on facebook for 650 someone will take it off your hands the rig is going for 800 without gpu on ebay
Jul 03, 2021 11:18 PM
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marksmanbJul 03, 2021 11:18 PM
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Quote from BoastfulLinen818 :
That's a killer, what was the ship date before?
Mine is 7/12-15
Jul 03, 2021 11:21 PM
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marksmanbJul 03, 2021 11:21 PM
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Quote from daflyboys :
Not linking to the model pictured. Link leading to model with no internal DVD tray.
Dell's site is goofy. Sometimes the picture is accurate and shows the white unit with optical slot, other times it shows the black unit without optical. But the itemized features list stays the same.

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Jul 03, 2021 11:43 PM
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The_UntergangJul 03, 2021 11:43 PM
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Quote from opti1 :
If the following link to the official Dell XPS 8940 page doesn't work I've copied in the text below:

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/d...re%20needs

Prepared for your future needs

Endlessly expandable: When it comes to work or passion projects the more memory your system has, the better. Enjoy plenty of storage with capacity for one 3.5" HDD plus two 2.5" NB drives plus one internal optical drive. Three PCle slots let you add in sound cards, graphics cards, and more as you customize your machine.

Performance headroom: The XPS Desktop PSU options allow for better performance upgrades during the life of your system. The 360W PSU supports a 65W processor plus up to 150W graphics. Even more, the optional 500W PSU supports up to 95W K-series CPUs and 225W graphics.

Your command center: Connect all your devices in a snap with 10 total USB ports, including four front facing ports for easy access.

Easy to access: The optimized size of the desktop required an innovative approach to maintaining tool-less access to the internal components. Once the side is removed you gain easy access to the chassis, so you can expand and upgrade seamlessly.
You can upgrade those parts .. however you're stuck with the case, psu, and mobo. If heat ever becomes an issue and you want to install water cooling or extra case fans it won't be easy.

I have a 8940 and a hp that came with a 3060ti. I'm trying to fit 2 video cards in either set up. I've found I would have to buy extra peripherals and they still won't fit in there.

I looked at my old computer parts and the motherboard I bought from 9 years ago has 2 sets of cpu case fan pinout, 3 sets for system fan, 2 pcie x16, 2 x1, 1 x4. And I know I got that for cheap because I was on a budget I have a celeron on it. The dell / hp has one each.

Also have a 14 year old computer case that has better cooling but I can't really transfer the dell or hp mobo because the front i/o are part of the motherboard and they were made specifically for their case.

That's the kind of stuff you can't do with proprietary parts. Compared to if you buy standardized parts they have better future proofing.

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