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New XPS 8950: i7-12700K, Liquid Cooling, RTX 3080, 16GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, 750W PSU, Win11 - $2018.01 @ Dell

$2,062.11
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Price $2291.23 --> $2062.11

STEPS:
  • Go to Dell XPS 8950 Configuration Page [dell.com]
  • Under Processor, select 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700K processor (12-Core, 25MB Cache, 3.6GHz to 5GHz) [+$147]
  • Under Graphics Card, select NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 10GB (LHR) [+$980]
  • Under Chassis Options, select 750W Night Sky Bezel Chassis including optical drive [+$49]
  • Under Cooling Option, select Performance CPU liquid cooling [+$49]
  • Under Memory, 16GB DDR5, 2x 8GB, at 4400MHz; up to 128GB (additional memory sold separately) [+$98]
  • Under Hard Drive, select 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive [+$49]
  • Under Keyboard, select No Multi-Media Keyboard (Upgrade to a Premium Keyboard/Mouse combo below in Accessories) [-$6.86]
  • Under Mouse, select No MS116 Mouse (Upgrade to a Premium Keyboard/Mouse combo below in Accessories) [-$4.90]
  • Click on Add to Cart @ $2291.23
  • Now apply coupon code SMITEAW to get final price of $2062.11

Spec:
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 12th Gen i7-12700K (3.6 GHz to 5 GHz, 8C/16T P Core + 4 E Core, 25MB Cache)
  • 16GB (8GBx2) DDR5 4400 MHz Ram (128GB Max)
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • RTX 3080 10GB GDDR6 Graphics (LHR)
  • Tray-Load DVD Drive
  • Liquid CPU Cooler
  • 750W PSU
  • McAfee LiveSafe 12 Month Subscription
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 1x Power button
      • 1x Optical drive
      • 1x SD card slot
      • 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A with Power Share
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare
    • Back
      • 1x Kensington lock
      • 7.1 audio 6-connector stack of re-taskable audio ports
      • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (UMA only)
      • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2x2 20Gbps
      • 2x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1
      • 1x Gigabit Ethernet




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Skylines1124
01-07-2022 at 10:28 AM.
01-07-2022 at 10:28 AM.
I don't know too much about PC's but want to share my experience. Bought two Dell XPS 8940 last year (i7 and 3060ti). Same as everyone has said, propriety motherboard, terrible cooling,etc. BOTH of the graphics cards had issues (error 43 on both, even after 12+ hours on tech support with Dell and NVIDIA). Was a terrible and stressful ordeal for my first gaming PC. Still don't have one
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onetheycaldldru
01-07-2022 at 11:25 AM.
01-07-2022 at 11:25 AM.
Was tempted since this guarantees a 3080 but community feedback makes passing easier since I wasn't sold on the case and other components anyway. This supply/ demand crunch has been brutal.
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quadrider21
01-07-2022 at 12:05 PM.
01-07-2022 at 12:05 PM.
Anyone else getting "Your order does not qualify for this coupon."

Was about to pull trigger on 1
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iiturnull
01-07-2022 at 02:11 PM.
01-07-2022 at 02:11 PM.
I know times are different but I'm really disappointed at Dell value recently.
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TheKingofDeals
01-07-2022 at 02:29 PM.
01-07-2022 at 02:29 PM.
Save10 coupon code also works this weekend

What are you guys that are getting 16GB ram doing ? Should I go with the 8+8 so I can add another 8+8 later? I can't see myself wanting more than 32 GB ram.
When we add the 2nd pair do they have to match Speed, etc for the first ?
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leonz
01-07-2022 at 03:52 PM.
01-07-2022 at 03:52 PM.
None of the coupons here seem to work anymore
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mortwight
01-07-2022 at 04:41 PM.
01-07-2022 at 04:41 PM.
Quote from b00gersugar :
motherboard would need to go to. it's proprietary form factor. you're looking at a minimum of $400 that you'd need to spend, since ddr5 motherboards are still expensive
and the power supply
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uhsarp
01-07-2022 at 04:59 PM.
01-07-2022 at 04:59 PM.
Quote from SamS :
If all you're after is the 3090, you can now build this model with the i3-12100 (it does have iGPU), remove the keyboard and mouse, use the 10% coupon, and total comes to $2300.25 + tax. Don't forget 4% TCB.

PayPal has 4% cash back for Dell, but I really can't figure out how it works. If you pay with PayPal, I don't see anything indicating the transaction was successful. Maybe you have install an extension?

For the PayPal 4% CB to post, you will need to click through the dell link from the PayPal website and then complete your purchase just like how you use rack-u-10. Simply paying with PayPal won't work.
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uhsarp
01-07-2022 at 05:11 PM.
01-07-2022 at 05:11 PM.
Quote from TheKingofDeals :
Save10 coupon code also works this weekend

What are you guys that are getting 16GB ram doing ? Should I go with the 8+8 so I can add another 8+8 later? I can't see myself wanting more than 32 GB ram.
When we add the 2nd pair do they have to match Speed, etc for the first ?

Ideally, the next set of ram sticks should be identical i.e same manufacturer, same model, same batch of silica etc. Or sell the first set and get 4 identifical sticks.
Also, all the coupons are now dead
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WhosUrBuddiee
01-07-2022 at 08:59 PM.
01-07-2022 at 08:59 PM.
Quote from cgigate :
Got exact configuration from Dell on cyber Monday was $1280, now doubled price
No you didnt
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Suryasis
01-07-2022 at 09:52 PM.
01-07-2022 at 09:52 PM.
Quote from uhsarp :
Ideally, the next set of ram sticks should be identical i.e same manufacturer, same model, same batch of silica etc. Or sell the first set and get 4 identifical sticks.
Also, all the coupons are now dead
That is not all required at all. You basically needs a Ram with same Clock speed and same Clock latency and that's all. Those stories about exact same model or from exact same manufacturers are really old and I mean really really old. People are running Dual channel with different brand perfectly fine for decades now. I have that both in Desktops and Laptops for years.
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thepd7
01-07-2022 at 10:55 PM.
01-07-2022 at 10:55 PM.
Quote from TheKingofDeals :
Save10 coupon code also works this weekend

What are you guys that are getting 16GB ram doing ? Should I go with the 8+8 so I can add another 8+8 later? I can't see myself wanting more than 32 GB ram.
When we add the 2nd pair do they have to match Speed, etc for the first ?
Only works on the prebuilt "deals" it looks like - I tried it with a bare bones build to get a 3090.

I ended up getting the 32 GB because I don't know when DDR5 prices will actually go down and I was spending almost $3k anyway (12700k, 3090).

But if you're doing it you should definitely get the 8+8 for dual channel benefits.
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01-09-2022 at 03:24 AM.
01-09-2022 at 03:24 AM.
Quote from havok86 :
There's a ton on eBay from Newegg shuffle bundles. I picked up a MSI z690 carbon and Aorus ultra for $180 each.
the OP will still need to buy a new case.
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b00gersugar
01-09-2022 at 03:37 AM.
01-09-2022 at 03:37 AM.
Quote from CaptainCheap0 :
From everything I have found it's m-atx. Prove me wrong.
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It is uATX and you are correct. People sometimes try really hard to generalize all the Pre-Built based on one example. What can be proprietary is the Power Connector which sometimes does not use standard 24 pin connector. However, that's pretty easy to solve as there are plenty of Adapters available at very cheap price in Amazon or eBay for converting the standard 24 pin connector to a compatible Dell one.

you are both complete imbeciles and you are both wrong. it took me 15 seconds to find the service manual. https://dl.dell.com/content/manua...us&ps=true

page 12 shows all the components, including the motherboard [ibb.co]. does that look like an mATX to either of you? which ATX case do you think this will fit into? there, you are wrong. happy now?

also, this PSU puts out 12V ONLY. your stupid adapters will not magically help this PSU sprout 3.3V and 5V rails. if you want to repackage this computer in an off the shelf ATX case, you will need a new motherboard and a new PSU in addition to the case you will be buying.

here is more generalization for you: dell is trash.

next time, instead of "researching" reddit posts from people who are just as clueless as you are, just go to google and type in, "X service manual" where "X" is the computer/TV/3D printer/car/air conditioner or whatever else you need help with. it really is that simple
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TheKingofDeals
01-09-2022 at 12:06 PM.
01-09-2022 at 12:06 PM.
Looks like the Save10 still works for me on my business account. Debating on waiting for this deal to reappear or for a better deal. What do you guys think pricing going to get better?
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