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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

$1,700

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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 DBDTXPSAFF1 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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Update: This popular deal is available again.

Dell Home and Office has Dell XPS 8940 Desktop Special Edition on sale for $1,099.99 when you apply coupon code DBDTXPSAFF1 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 RevOne | Staff
  • 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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Most big name (Acer, Apple, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, ect..) budget pre-built computers like this come with propriety cases, PSU, and motherboards now a days. Everything else are standard size parts (CPU, drives, fans, graphics cards, RAM, ect..) and can be easily upgraded/replaced/swapped.

This Dell system would be a great fit, for home, office, students, coders, CAD, miners, video editors, graphic designers, and even casual gamers. Pretty much everyone except hardcore PC gamer enthusiast that like to build and maintain their own high-end $2000+ systems.

We have 3 of the G5 systems reviewed in that Gamers Nexus video. Ours have GTX1660 graphics cards, 10400F, 500w PS, 16GB ram, 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 (Doom Eternal, Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Madden, HOI4, 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.

If you are just an normal person (like 98% of the population) 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, and will serve you well for many years to come.
Hotwheel
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Lucky you.. *crying in California *
User2828036
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If you have a better deal on a pre-built system with similar or better specs available right now then post it.

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Jul 13, 2021 03:01 AM
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YokijirouJul 13, 2021 03:01 AM
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Quote from ggsaves :
Would this be ok for MS Flight Simulator? Or need more power to fully maximize. Thanks in advance
I'll be getting it tomorrow, so I'll load it up and let you know.
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Jul 13, 2021 03:12 AM
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highlanderfil
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Jul 13, 2021 03:12 AM
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Was hoping for an additional discount with EPP through my work - no such luck. Would have pulled the trigger if I had the Amex offers, but as it is, going to have to sit this one out, looks like.
Jul 13, 2021 03:25 AM
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ggsavesJul 13, 2021 03:25 AM
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Quote from Yokijirou :
I'll be getting it tomorrow, so I'll load it up and let you know.
Awesome, thanks so much!! Fly the friendly skies ✈️🛫🛬
Jul 13, 2021 03:43 AM
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haserfauldJul 13, 2021 03:43 AM
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I went ahead and ordered this + the 27" 2k monitor @ $199 for $1394 after tax. Split the payment on my two Amex cards for -$240, plus -$130 rak cb. Probably going to pull the 2060 and sell it, but not 100% sure yet.
Jul 13, 2021 04:32 AM
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SDUser2Jul 13, 2021 04:32 AM
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Quote from haserfauld :
I went ahead and ordered this + the 27" 2k monitor @ $199 for $1394 after tax. Split the payment on my two Amex cards for -$240, plus -$130 rak cb. Probably going to pull the 2060 and sell it, but not 100% sure yet.
How were you able to apply the Amex CB as it works for me in the Dell Business not Home and Office.
Jul 13, 2021 04:45 AM
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ChronopPCJul 13, 2021 04:45 AM
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Quote from Yokijirou :
I'll be getting it tomorrow, so I'll load it up and let you know.
When did you order it? My ETA is not till August 6th..
Jul 13, 2021 05:57 AM
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DrTamoJul 13, 2021 05:57 AM
253 Posts
I got mine today. Overall it looks good and a have great benchmarks scores without any tweaking and overclocking. My passmark score is over 7K.
Pros:
White Color Case, Keyboard and Mouse
Very quiet
Very light
Four memory slots
Installed Windows 11 without an issue.

Cons:
Very small case
Very small MB
Only one PCIe x16 slot which is already used by GPU
Very weak cooling fans
Not good air circulation inside the case
Only one M2
Tiny small factor M.2 SSD
Last edited by DrTamo July 13, 2021 at 11:03 AM.
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Jul 13, 2021 06:28 AM
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meattrukkJul 13, 2021 06:28 AM
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Quote from DrTamo :
I got mine today. Overall it looks good and a have great benchmarks scores without any tweaking and overclocking. My passmark score is over 7K.
Pros:
White Color Case, Keyboard and Mouse
Very quiet
Very light
Four memory slots

Cons:
Very small case
Very small MB
Only one PCIe x16 slot which is already used by GPU
Very weak cooling fans
Not good air circulation inside the case
Only one M2
Tiny small factor M.2 SSD
Out of curiosity, what model are the keyboard and mouse?
Jul 13, 2021 11:24 AM
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nappersJul 13, 2021 11:24 AM
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I just bought a Dell Outlet computer in the exact same case which has:

I9-11900K processor
64GB RAM
Nvidia 3070
Windows Professional
Optical Device Drive
Keyboard,
Dvd+/-Rw,8X,Hitachi
500 Watt Power Supply

Total $2100

I've been at odds with Dell asking why there is only a 500W power supply with a 3070 video card, which states on their website that it requires a 650 PSU standard.
Later I was told that the 3070 is a "custom" card that works with this system. In other words, it's not the same 3070 card that's out there on the market.
So it's NOT as powerful as a true 3070, which really pissed me off because that's misleading the customer.

Plus you can't upgrade the power supply because it's SO small! It's only about 2" x 3" x 8" and I couldn't find a replacement for it.

So, I'm thinking of just returning it. With video cards going down in price, I can wait.

Thoughts?
Last edited by nappers July 13, 2021 at 05:35 AM.
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Jul 13, 2021 11:34 AM
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nappersJul 13, 2021 11:34 AM
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Actually, I meant to say that it's NOT as powerful as a true 3070 card.
Jul 13, 2021 11:40 AM
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ulieqJul 13, 2021 11:40 AM
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Nice looking system. ~700-800 would make it a buy
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Jul 13, 2021 11:50 AM
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nappersJul 13, 2021 11:50 AM
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Quote from ulieq :
Nice looking system. ~700-800 would make it a buy
Exactly. But I would have to get a new case, take everything apart and transfer it in just so I can fit that in.
Jul 13, 2021 12:31 PM
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haserfauldJul 13, 2021 12:31 PM
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Quote from SDUser2 :
How were you able to apply the Amex CB as it works for me in the Dell Business not Home and Office.
My offer was the $120 off $599 at Dell: "Get a one-time $120 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a minimum of $599 in one or more transactions online at Dell.com by 7/31/2021. See terms for exclusions."

Had it on 2 cards.
Jul 13, 2021 12:43 PM
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SDUser2Jul 13, 2021 12:43 PM
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Quote from haserfauld :
My offer was the $120 off $599 at Dell: "Get a one-time $120 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a minimum of $599 in one or more transactions online at Dell.com by 7/31/2021. See terms for exclusions."

Had it on 2 cards.
Thank You for the clarification.

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User2828036Jul 13, 2021 02:59 PM
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Quote from meattrukk :
Since the RTX 2060 is too much grahics card for my needs, are there cheap GPUs (actually available) that would allow me to use a second monitor and at a maximum, play an occasional game on Tabletop Simulator or Among Us?

I checked the minimum GPU requirements for both games, and they seem pretty basic to my untrained eye:

"Tabletop Simulator Minimum Requirements.
Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities."

"Among Us requires at least a Radeon HD 3850 or GeForce 9600 GSO 512MB to meet recommended requirements running on high graphics setting, with 1080p resolution. This hardware should achieve 60FPS. 1 GB will also be needed to achieve the Among Us rec specs and get 60FPS"
not really - you might find a used Nvidia GTX 720 or AMD R9 or newer on ebay for $60+. I mention those cards because those work with EUFI class 3 booting systems like this (no BIOS, Intel has ended Legacy BIOS in 2020).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uni...FI_classes
Last edited by User2828036 July 13, 2021 at 09:02 AM.

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