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Dell XPS 8960 Desktop: Intel i7-13700, RX 6700 XT, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Expired

$1018
$1,037.99
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Dell has Dell XPS 8960 Gaming Desktop on sale for $1017.99 when you follow the directions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member hitmantb for sharing this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to the Product Page
  2. Scroll down and select your color from Chassis Options:
    • 750W Graphite
    • 750W Platinum
  3. Scroll down further and Remove Keyboard and Mouse
    • - $7 for removing Keyboard (KB216)
    • - $5 for removing Mouse (MS 116)
  4. Add to cart and proceed to checkout
  5. Apply Coupon Code ARMMPPS at checkout
  6. Total should be $1017.23 + Free Shipping
Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-13700 16-Core / 24-Thread Processor
  • 8GB (1x8GB) 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

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https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/d...o8960rpl05 >Now $1017.23

Remove Keyboard and Mouse

Code: ARMMPPS

Actually a pretty insane deal as CPU + GPU alone is $600. No way you can build this PC for the same money. XPS 8950 and up is known for solid cooling for an OEM prebuilt, and is well reviewed.

6700XT is better than RTX 3070 in 2023, thanks to 12 GB VRAM. You can also sell it and get a much better GPU thanks to the 750W Power Supply. It runs a 4090 fine thanks to 13700's 65 watt TDP if you do a bit of undervolting.

Add your own 32GB DDR5 (I prefer this than getting 16GB DDR4 from most other pre-built PC's in this price range).'

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8960 is a refresh of 8950 which is bigger than 8940.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/com...50-review/

The XPS Desktop 8950 doesn't look much different than last gen's 8940 on a screen, but it has some serious changes. It's 42% larger than the previous model by volume, and Dell puts the extra space to good use. A larger case means more room for cooling, as well as room for water cooling.
Buy ram on your own for $100 is much much better.
I have the 8940 version of this desktop. The chassis can support only graphic cards 10.5 inches or lesser in length. If you would like to upgrade the GPU down the road, this might be a serious bottleneck, even though there is a 1000W PSU option.

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06-07-2023 at 09:38 AM.
06-07-2023 at 09:38 AM.
When I add 32GB Ram the price goes up to the 1300 dollar range. Is this worth it? Im mostly using it on solidworks and cad
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06-07-2023 at 09:44 AM.
06-07-2023 at 09:44 AM.
Quote from HappyShow8101 :
When I add 32GB Ram the price goes up to the 1300 dollar range. Is this worth it? Im mostly using it on solidworks and cad
Buy ram on your own for $100 is much much better.
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06-07-2023 at 01:36 PM.
06-07-2023 at 01:36 PM.
I have the 8940 version of this desktop. The chassis can support only graphic cards 10.5 inches or lesser in length. If you would like to upgrade the GPU down the road, this might be a serious bottleneck, even though there is a 1000W PSU option.
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06-07-2023 at 01:41 PM.
Quote from iamthediablo :
I have the 8940 version of this desktop. The chassis can support only graphic cards 10.5 inches or lesser in length. If you would like to upgrade the GPU down the road, this might be a serious bottleneck, even though there is a 1000W PSU option.
8960 is a refresh of 8950 which is bigger than 8940.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/com...50-review/

The XPS Desktop 8950 doesn't look much different than last gen's 8940 on a screen, but it has some serious changes. It's 42% larger than the previous model by volume, and Dell puts the extra space to good use. A larger case means more room for cooling, as well as room for water cooling.
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06-07-2023 at 01:42 PM.
06-07-2023 at 01:42 PM.
Quote from hitmantb :
8960 is a refresh of 8950 which is bigger than 8940.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/com...50-review/ [digitaltrends.com]

The XPS Desktop 8950 doesn't look much different than last gen's 8940 on a screen, but it has some serious changes. It's 42% larger than the previous model by volume, and Dell puts the extra space to good use. A larger case means more room for cooling, as well as room for water cooling.
Oh great. I did not know that. Thanks for pointing that out.
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06-07-2023 at 06:46 PM.
06-07-2023 at 06:46 PM.
The issue is the PSU's in these for the card upgrades... but this looks to have a 1000W option?
Arey they again shipping these to all 50 states?
Anyone confirm a working 40xx card fits and works in these?

Amex offer: $599 or more get $120 back is available and this should apply?

Would need to add 32GB RAM, RTX 4080 or 4090, 2nd M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive. And would be a nice rig if the #'s / $ work out...
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06-07-2023 at 07:33 PM.
06-07-2023 at 07:33 PM.
Quote from hitmantb :
8960 is a refresh of 8950 which is bigger than 8940.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/com...50-review/ [digitaltrends.com]

The XPS Desktop 8950 doesn't look much different than last gen's 8940 on a screen, but it has some serious changes. It's 42% larger than the previous model by volume, and Dell puts the extra space to good use. A larger case means more room for cooling, as well as room for water cooling.
The issue is the PSU's in these for the card upgrades... but this looks to have a 1000W option no brainer?
Arey they again shipping these to all 50 states?
Can confirm a working 40xx card fits and works in these?

Amex offer: $599 or more get $120 back is available and this should apply?

Would need to add 32GB RAM, RTX 4080 or 4090, 2nd M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive. And would be a nice rig if the #'s / $ work out...
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06-07-2023 at 08:16 PM.
06-07-2023 at 08:16 PM.
Is +100 for 13700K worth it? Peak is about the same, but lower end is significantly higher.
Also looks like the only downside is no thunderbolt
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06-07-2023 at 09:50 PM.
Quote from WPurpleNarwhal693 :
Is +100 for 13700K worth it? Peak is about the same, but lower end is significantly higher.
Also looks like the only downside is no thunderbolt
Was thinking yes and the PSU upgrade as well to 1000W
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06-07-2023 at 11:16 PM.

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06-07-2023 at 11:16 PM.
Previous deal discounted $100 when you configured to 8g of ram bringing the price down to $932.xx

I'm holding to see if the 10% off coupon comes back
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Was thinking yes and the PSU upgrade as well to 1000W
One big advantage for upgrading to the 13700K is you also get the 'Advanced CPU air cooling' - from what I saw the non-K chip comes with a very small fan that will cause constant throttling. Still not perfect, but that's why I opted for it.
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Purchased this earlier on the last post and it's arriving today via FedEx. Breakdown of pricing when purchased shows McAfee AV Costing $50 while most of us already have our own AV. But no option to unselect it. With Dell financing and Amex cashback got it for $744 with other discounts pending. Sweet deal!
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5% cashback offer is available on Wells Fargo Credit Card. Can be combined with CB sites.
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