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Dell XPS Desktop + 31.5" 165Hz Monitor Bundle: i7-11700, 256GB SSD, RTX 3060

w/ 3% SD Cashback + Free S/H

$1390

$2,040

31% off
Dell Technologies
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Deal Details
Dell Home and Office has Dell XPS 8940 Desktop + 31.5" 165Hz Curved Monitor Bundle on sale for $1390 (be sure to check the note below). To earn 3% Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor RevOne for finding this deal.

Note: Be sure to scroll down on the product page and select Basic Hardware Support to avoid paying a $9.99 monthly premium support fee.

Desktop Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core i7-11700 8-Core 11th Generation CPU
  • 16GB 2933MHz DDR4 RAM
  • 256GB NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1TB HDD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GPU
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.1
  • DVD R/W Drive
  • Windows 11 Home OS
  • Dell Wired Keyboard/Mouse Bundle
    • Ports:
      • Front :
        • 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
        • 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port
        • 1x headset port
      • Rear :
        • 2x USB 2.0 ports
        • 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
        • 1x 3-connector stack retaskable audio port
        • 1x RJ45 Ethernet port
        • 1x power-supply port
Monitor Specs/Key Features
  • Model number: S3222DGM
  • Resolution: 2560x1440 (2K QHD)
  • Response Time: 1ms (MPRT) / 2ms (gray to gray) in Extreme Mode
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz (w/ DisplayPort 1.2, 144Hz w/ HDMI 2.0)
  • Monitor Type: VA
  • Viewing Angles: 178/178 (Horizontal/Vertical)
  • Brightness: 350 cd/m²
  • Curvature: 1800r
  • AMD FreeSync Premium
  • VESA Mount: 100x100mm
    • Inputs
      • 2x HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
      • 1x DisplayPort 1.2

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $640 lower (31% savings) than the list price of $2030.
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this desktop.
    • SD Dell Home & Office Cashback [Details]
  • About this product:
    • Comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
  • About this store:

Original Post

Written by RevOne | Staff
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Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Dell Home and Office has Dell XPS 8940 Desktop + 31.5" 165Hz Curved Monitor Bundle on sale for $1390 (be sure to check the note below). To earn 3% Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor RevOne for finding this deal.

Note: Be sure to scroll down on the product page and select Basic Hardware Support to avoid paying a $9.99 monthly premium support fee.

Desktop Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core i7-11700 8-Core 11th Generation CPU
  • 16GB 2933MHz DDR4 RAM
  • 256GB NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD) + 1TB HDD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GPU
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.1
  • DVD R/W Drive
  • Windows 11 Home OS
  • Dell Wired Keyboard/Mouse Bundle
    • Ports:
      • Front :
        • 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
        • 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port
        • 1x headset port
      • Rear :
        • 2x USB 2.0 ports
        • 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
        • 1x 3-connector stack retaskable audio port
        • 1x RJ45 Ethernet port
        • 1x power-supply port
Monitor Specs/Key Features
  • Model number: S3222DGM
  • Resolution: 2560x1440 (2K QHD)
  • Response Time: 1ms (MPRT) / 2ms (gray to gray) in Extreme Mode
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz (w/ DisplayPort 1.2, 144Hz w/ HDMI 2.0)
  • Monitor Type: VA
  • Viewing Angles: 178/178 (Horizontal/Vertical)
  • Brightness: 350 cd/m²
  • Curvature: 1800r
  • AMD FreeSync Premium
  • VESA Mount: 100x100mm
    • Inputs
      • 2x HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
      • 1x DisplayPort 1.2

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $640 lower (31% savings) than the list price of $2030.
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this desktop.
    • SD Dell Home & Office Cashback [Details]
  • About this product:
    • Comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
  • About this store:

Original Post

Written by RevOne | Staff
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Dell is desperate to sell these hot boxes

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over 2 years ago
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shark974
over 2 years ago
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hmm for comparison since i dont keep up my dad just bought a prebuilt cyberpower desktop. he said it cost 1300 but i saw online later for 1399 so not sure if he rounded down or it was cheaper when he bought.. compared to this.

no monitor (biggie)

same rtx 3060, 16gb ram, his is amd cpu dont recall exact model, but i'm guessing similar in league or slightly below this intel.

now, he does photoshop a lot so i wonder if he would even want a curved monitor?

positives, his had 512 ssd and 2tb hdd.

the controversial part, his had gamer leds but rather than being garishh, they are amazing. very large bright and powerful lights, they constantly cycle all shades of pretty colors white,. purple...it's cool, and im guessing at least a little pricey. the case is glass sides and looks very open and full of airflow and dust filters everywhere. this is a dell...looks like it belongs in a office, for better or worse.
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over 2 years ago
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over 2 years ago
GoatVomit
over 2 years ago
148 Posts
Dell is desperate to sell these hot boxes
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over 2 years ago
460 Posts
Joined Nov 2011
over 2 years ago
buster143
over 2 years ago
460 Posts
Quote from shark974 :
hmm for comparison since i dont keep up my dad just bought a prebuilt cyberpower desktop. he said it cost 1300 but i saw online later for 1399 so not sure if he rounded down or it was cheaper when he bought.. compared to this.

no monitor (biggie)

same rtx 3060, 16gb ram, his is amd cpu dont recall exact model, but i'm guessing similar in league or slightly below this intel.

now, he does photoshop a lot so i wonder if he would even want a curved monitor?

positives, his had 512 ssd and 2tb hdd.

the controversial part, his had gamer leds but rather than being garishh, they are amazing. very large bright and powerful lights, they constantly cycle all shades of pretty colors white,. purple...it's cool, and im guessing at least a little pricey. the case is glass sides and looks very open and full of airflow and dust filters everywhere. this is a dell...looks like it belongs in a office, for better or worse.
U mind sharing the one he bought?
over 2 years ago
432 Posts
Joined Mar 2019
over 2 years ago
Jared4
over 2 years ago
432 Posts
Quote from shark974 :
hmm for comparison since i dont keep up my dad just bought a prebuilt cyberpower desktop. he said it cost 1300 but i saw online later for 1399 so not sure if he rounded down or it was cheaper when he bought.. compared to this.

no monitor (biggie)

same rtx 3060, 16gb ram, his is amd cpu dont recall exact model, but i'm guessing similar in league or slightly below this intel.

now, he does photoshop a lot so i wonder if he would even want a curved monitor?

positives, his had 512 ssd and 2tb hdd.

the controversial part, his had gamer leds but rather than being garishh, they are amazing. very large bright and powerful lights, they constantly cycle all shades of pretty colors white,. purple...it's cool, and im guessing at least a little pricey. the case is glass sides and looks very open and full of airflow and dust filters everywhere. this is a dell...looks like it belongs in a office, for better or worse.
It sounds like you don't know too much about computers. CPU differences could account for hundreds of dollars of differences. Additionally,. Cyberpower are pretty to look at, but that's about it. Their prices are usually pretty high for what you get.
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over 2 years ago
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over 2 years ago
CCGert
over 2 years ago
36 Posts
Not a bad deal for my nephews to play Minecraft
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over 2 years ago
397 Posts
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over 2 years ago
Import
over 2 years ago
397 Posts
If this had a 3070 and at least a 1TB ssd it would definitely be a consideration
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over 2 years ago
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over 2 years ago
daon
over 2 years ago
1,678 Posts
idk why they would pair a 'good' CPU with such trash ram

OS ssd is lacking in space and a 1TB HDD is crap in 2022

GPU and CPU are the only "okay" things here. Monitor should be chosen separately based on what you need

seems like a weird family oriented all around basic performer with a lot of weird corners cut and parts that don't make sense

DVD drive??? okay?

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over 2 years ago
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over 2 years ago
LEOMHK1.0
over 2 years ago
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Quote from GoatVomit :
Dell is desperate to sell these hot boxes
Well... a hot issue on a desktop is not the same as with a laptop.
The thermal paste can be replaced and extra fans added or a different CPU cooler added
over 2 years ago
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over 2 years ago
mmacat
over 2 years ago
307 Posts
Quote from LEOMHK1.0 :
Well... a hot issue on a desktop is not the same as with a laptop.
The thermal paste can be replaced and extra fans added or a different CPU cooler added
Well... thermal paste difference is nominal compared to the underlying problem. Adding extra fans to a case with no room for ventilation? Unless you're going to start cutting sheet metal to add a liquid cooler the box will still be hot no matter what air cooler you add.
over 2 years ago
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over 2 years ago
tacoma99
over 2 years ago
178 Posts
Nice deal if you are upgrading from a 5 yr old system and small monitor.
over 2 years ago
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Joined Dec 2019
over 2 years ago
GoatVomit
over 2 years ago
148 Posts
Quote from LEOMHK1.0 :
Well... a hot issue on a desktop is not the same as with a laptop.
The thermal paste can be replaced and extra fans added or a different CPU cooler added
If you have to apply thermal paste, add fans, and change case on a pre-built, then you can build one yourself with less hassle/money.
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over 2 years ago
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deal is back!
over 2 years ago
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over 2 years ago
042360
over 2 years ago
453 Posts
Quote from daon :
idk why they would pair a 'good' CPU with such trash ram

OS ssd is lacking in space and a 1TB HDD is crap in 2022

GPU and CPU are the only "okay" things here. Monitor should be chosen separately based on what you need

seems like a weird family oriented all around basic performer with a lot of weird corners cut and parts that don't make sense

DVD drive??? okay?
Why is the RAM trash? I really have no clue what is going on with it these days. I'm still on 1333mhz ddr3 with my 4th gen lmao.

Strong agree on 256gb being way too small though, especially since a 1TB SSD isn't very expensive. There are way too many 100+ GB games that don't run well off an HDD. You'll fit like two AAA games on it.
over 2 years ago
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daon
over 2 years ago
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Quote from 042360 :
Why is the RAM trash? I really have no clue what is going on with it these days. I'm still on 1333mhz ddr3 with my 4th gen lmao.

Strong agree on 256gb being way too small though, especially since a 1TB SSD isn't very expensive. There are way too many 100+ GB games that don't run well off an HDD. You'll fit like two AAA games on it.
its probably the slowest and oldest ram they could find in the warehouse (2933mhz). i wouldnt be surprised if it has a cas latency of 18 or 20 either. 3200mhz should be the absolute minimum to be paired with a top CPU (and CL14/16 if one can afford). makes zero sense.

as far as your DDR3, your CL is probably much lower. DDR3 1333mhz CL7 would be around 15-20% faster than this DDR4 2933mhz at CL18
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over 2 years ago
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042360
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Quote from daon :
its probably the slowest and oldest ram they could find in the warehouse (2933mhz). i wouldnt be surprised if it has a cas latency of 18 or 20 either. 3200mhz should be the absolute minimum to be paired with a top CPU (and CL14/16 if one can afford). makes zero sense.

as far as your DDR3, your CL is probably much lower. DDR3 1333mhz CL7 would be around 15-20% faster than this DDR4 2933mhz at CL18
Thanks. I need to put some more research into understanding RAM since it's way more important than when I built my current PC in 2015. This gives me somewhere to start.