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Dell XPS 8960 Desktop: Intel i7-13700, RX 6700 XT, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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$1,035

$1,150

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Dell has Dell XPS 8960 Gaming Desktop on sale for $1034.99 when you apply coupon code SAVE10 in your cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member delz4stelz for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-13700 16-Core / 24-Thread Processor
  • 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz Memory
  • AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • 750-Watt 80+ Platinum Power Supply
  • Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, 2x2, 802.11ax Wireless + Bluetooth
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 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:
      • 7.1 audio 6-connector stack of re-taskable audio ports
      • DisplayPort 1.4 (UMA only)
      • 2x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1
      • 2x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2
      • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
  • Dell Multimedia Keyboard + Dell Wired Mouse

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Dell has Dell XPS 8960 Gaming Desktop on sale for $1034.99 when you apply coupon code SAVE10 in your cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member delz4stelz for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-13700 16-Core / 24-Thread Processor
  • 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz Memory
  • AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • 750-Watt 80+ Platinum Power Supply
  • Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, 2x2, 802.11ax Wireless + Bluetooth
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 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:
      • 7.1 audio 6-connector stack of re-taskable audio ports
      • DisplayPort 1.4 (UMA only)
      • 2x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1
      • 2x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2
      • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
  • Dell Multimedia Keyboard + Dell Wired Mouse

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff

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Written by delz4stelz

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CoreyR2384
It depends on the GPU. Most of the board partner (made by companies other than Nvidia or AMD) 40 series cards won't fit because they're too big for this case. You also can't swap it over to a different case, because the motherboard, case, and power supply are all proprietary. You'd also have keep an eye on your power limit, as 750W will be really pushing it close with a higher end GPU and a 13700k. The RX 6700XT is already a more than capable GPU, anyways. It's plenty for 1440p high settings. If I had a 6700XT (I have a 3080), I personally wouldn't upgrade it right now. Also, keep in mind that these cases are basically hotboxes, and will run hot and loud. Dell PC's are also intentionally made with proprietary parts to limit upgradeability, so customers buy a new PC instead of upgrading. The only parts that are upgradable are the CPU, GPU, and RAM. The motherboards BIOS is also locked down and will run the RAM at a lower clock speed if you upgrade the RAM to anything but the make and model of RAM that it comes with (to try and force you to buy the RAM from Dell). Slower RAM reduces gaming performance by quite a bit on Intel's 13th gen, so you don't want that. You can buy it elsewhere, but you're limited to a specific model of Crucial RAM. If your intentions are to upgrade, you're better off with PC's that use standard parts, like Lenovo Legion, CyberPower, etc. Or, you could build your own. It's really much easier than you would think. Picking parts on PCPartPicker, a few minutes on YouTube, and a Phillips #2 screwdriver is all you need. I built my first one when I was 14 with no prior knowledge before YouTube was really an option, and it only took me about 2 hours. It's just a handful of screws and everything else plugs in.
pullmyfinger
Downgrade memory to 8gb for 100$ less, use amex 120 off 599, 2 extra hilton points (amex offer also), plus your fav cb site

Edit: found a 5% cb via Citi cards (double cash card) so plan is to split payment for 599 to dell and rest going to doublecash card.
Also 6% Dell rewards for those who have Dell Rewards account.

Anyone know when the SAVE10 code expires? I'm holding off buying, thinking maybe comes this week memorial holiday, the cb from r10 might increase.
Edit: Looks like SAVE10 expires in an hour, 4PM EST 5/26.

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over 1 year ago
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pullmyfinger
over 1 year ago
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Quote from DealMakerWhiz :
Called Amex and they stated the issue was not on their end but Dells. Used the rewards link direct from Amex to Dell but the card approved on Amex was not approved on Dell. It was definitely a Dell issue and not an Amex one as the Dell purchase definitely stated the Amex card was not applicable when both Amex and Dell when called agreed it was.. Called Dell and had them duplicate the issue and they were stymied. Amex stated that when the Dell order was completed with the aid of a Dell Agent himself the rewards did not come through and that I would most likely not get it. So I cancelled it and by them the coupon expired as well. Being a holiday weekend it is surprising that a coupon like this would expire.
Yea you just don't want to believe my past experiences and probably alot of other people's experiences, and instead just insist the Amex offer didn't go through. Like I said, even if the offer didn't go through, after the actual charge goes on your card you can always dispute it with Amex. I have done that before, with Amex and chase, and the credit card companies would fix on their end. If you are going to be so impatient, nothing anyone can do for you, I have tried my best to explain
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pullmyfinger
over 1 year ago
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Quote from DealMakerWhiz :
You are not reading my post. A dispute is just that a very risky and chancy after the fact effort that may not be approved. I prefer a given on the front end that when my order is placed that the reward is recognized and will be issued. The Dell site DEFINITELY stated the card was not recognized and approved for Dell's reward program. I didn't take a screen shot of it. Amex DEFINITELY stated that the reward would not go through if disputed when shipped as I posed that very question to them. This was not my first and only attempt to use Amex rewards as I have used them many times in the past. $120 is not an amount on a $944 purchase to risk not being received.This had nothing to do with being impatient but everything to do with insuring the Amex reward was recognized, redeemed and received.
I think you are mistaken between the rewards programs, because i saw the message as well when i was ordering. There is Dell rewards, which is what Dell gives you in Dell money for future purchases. The other one is Amex rewards points, which Dell allows for direct redemption toward your purchase. The message that said your card wasn't recognized for reward program is from Dells website stating that your Amex card does not qualify for Amex reward points redemption because only a couple Amex cards have Amex reward points. There is no such thing as a specific credit card does not qualify for Dell rewards. Dell rewards is just a free reward program that you need to sign up, gives back up to 6-7% in Dell money, and every card qualifies, in fact you dont even need to use credit card to qualify for dell rewards, you can use debit card or Dell gift cards. I think your confusion of that message probably confused the Dell CSR as well and they just fibbed their answer to whatever you wanted to hear.

should have asked on this thread before the impulsive cancelation and wasting time with 6 phone calls 🤔
Last edited by pullmyfinger May 27, 2023 at 05:35 AM.
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DealMakerWhiz
over 1 year ago
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Quote from pullmyfinger :
I think you are mistaken between the rewards programs, because i saw the message as well when i was ordering. There is Dell rewards, which is what Dell gives you in Dell money for future purchases. The other one is Amex rewards points, which Dell allows for direct redemption toward your purchase. The message that said your card wasn't recognized for reward program is from Dells website stating that your Amex card does not qualify for Amex reward points redemption because only a couple Amex cards have Amex reward points. There is no such thing as a specific credit card does not qualify for Dell rewards. Dell rewards is just a free reward program that you need to sign up, gives back up to 6-7% in Dell money, and every card qualifies, in fact you dont even need to use credit card to qualify for dell rewards, you can use debit card or Dell gift cards. I think your confusion of that message probably confused the Dell CSR as well and they just fibbed their answer to whatever you wanted to hear.

should have asked on this thread before the impulsive cancelation and wasting time with 6 phone calls 🤔
DON'T YOU READ???? No confusion at all. My rewards experience is not like yours. Both Dell and Amex stated the rewards did not go through.period. As stated earlier vvhen Dell themselves tried to duplicate my order they (DELL) agreed that it did not process and as mentioned earlier they were stymied. And Amex confirmed it clearly saying that if I waited until they shipped it the reward would not be processed. Nothing in this post would have helped just as your rather lengthy and repetitious dialogue has not helped and is off track to the specific issue I experienced with Dell.
Last edited by DealMakerWhiz May 27, 2023 at 06:08 AM.
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FuschiaBike657
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So I've been using my current computer for 8 years. I7-6700, GTX 970. It's still working fine but I told myself if I found a killer deal I would upgrade. Not a gamer, just wanted some improvements for photo editing and general productivity work so I wanted a really good processor and a decent gpu which has been hard to find at a good price point. I used the Amex deal on top of this and it seems like this was the deal I've been looking for. I upped the ram to 16x2, knowing it's more expensive to use dell ram but my understanding is that dell does some shenanigans to make it's ram run better than aftermarket. I guess I'm just looking for confirmation this was a super good deal worth upgrading now and not waiting.
over 1 year ago
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dscrap
over 1 year ago
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Ordered, Thanks OP!

New XPS 8960 Desktop
$1,049.99
$944.99 after 10% off coupon

Subtotal:
$944.99
Shipping &/or Handling:
$0.00
Estimated Tax:
$62.61 NJ
Total (USD):
$1,007.60
- 201.52 AMEX 20%
-30 Cash Back
Final $776.08

Not bad... Although I would have preferred an NVIDIA video card... I am upgrading the RAM to 32GB for another $100.
over 1 year ago
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pullmyfinger
over 1 year ago
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Quote from DealMakerWhiz :
DON'T YOU READ???? No confusion at all. My rewards experience is not like yours. Both Dell and Amex stated the rewards did not go through.period. As stated earlier vvhen Dell themselves tried to duplicate my order they (DELL) agreed that it did not process and as mentioned earlier they were stymied. And Amex confirmed it clearly saying that if I waited until they shipped it the reward would not be processed. Nothing in this post would have helped just as your rather lengthy and repetitious dialogue has not helped and is off track to the specific issue I experienced with Dell.
You are right, sorry for trying to help. I'm glad Dell CSR was able to help to your satisfaction, you deserve them
over 1 year ago
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spaceistheplace
over 1 year ago
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Quote from dscrap :
Ordered, Thanks OP!

New XPS 8960 Desktop
$1,049.99
$944.99 after 10% off coupon

Subtotal:
$944.99
Shipping &/or Handling:
$0.00
Estimated Tax:
$62.61 NJ
Total (USD):
$1,007.60
- 201.52 AMEX 20%
-30 Cash Back
Final $776.08

Not bad... Although I would have preferred an NVIDIA video card... I am upgrading the RAM to 32GB for another $100.
is there a new 10% coupon??

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over 1 year ago
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FuschiaBike657
over 1 year ago
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Quote from dscrap :
Ordered, Thanks OP!

New XPS 8960 Desktop
$1,049.99
$944.99 after 10% off coupon

Subtotal:
$944.99
Shipping &/or Handling:
$0.00
Estimated Tax:
$62.61 NJ
Total (USD):
$1,007.60
- 201.52 AMEX 20%
-30 Cash Back
Final $776.08

Not bad... Although I would have preferred an NVIDIA video card... I am upgrading the RAM to 32GB for another $100.
I also wanted an NVIDIA card but too good to pass up.
over 1 year ago
630 Posts
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DealMakerWhiz
over 1 year ago
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Quote from pullmyfinger :
You are right, sorry for trying to help. I'm glad Dell CSR was able to help to your satisfaction, you deserve them
You are so right - we do deserve each other as Dell came through with an apology and my final price is $744 with one more $50 discount pending.
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spaceistheplace
over 1 year ago
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how much do you think i could sell this video card for privately? $2-300?
looks like a couple cashback sites up to 12/13%....if i use a coupon code, think they will deny the cb?.......could get this system OR the 12th gen XPS for $799 without video card...I guess if I can sell the video card, this one makes more sense in terms of future proof? Plan to move my current i7-8700 XPS to be Blueiris server and make the new one the replacement..
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DealMakerWhiz
over 1 year ago
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Deal expired but you can apply for Dell Financing and get the 10% off plus other incentives.