Dell[dell.com] has XPS Desktop: i7-13700, 4060 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Gaming PC on sale for $1099. Shipping is Free.
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Crucial is typically the most compatible and reliable as I mentioned. Of course if you're getting into extreme overclocking then some others like Corsair have more ability but that's not something you can do with an XPS anyway.
I usually build my own PCs, but didn't want the hassle this time and bit on this deal. I realized there would be a trade off. But wow, I could not have been more disappointed. Poor components, no fan control options. I ended up returning it.
I got 64gb corsair 5200mhz ddr5 and put it in this. Just defaulted to 4800. Don't see how to get 5200 speed. Maybe K versions xps allows to turn on over clocking in bios but not regular XPS? Dumb Dell decisions
XPS 8940 is a whole different chassis. Larger internal volume, larger case fan as well. Not 100% sure if they all come this way, but I've seen them with a front-fan that pulls air in as well (something generally reserved for the Aurora line--Which has used the same underlying chassis for many years).
XPS 8940 is a whole different chassis. Larger internal volume, larger case fan as well. Not 100% sure if they all come this way, but I've seen them with a front-fan that pulls air in as well (something generally reserved for the Aurora line--Which has used the same underlying chassis for many years).
the CPU motherboard has a hole just like any motherboard, but the computer case has raised m3 size female.. if your cooler uses any other size.. ( or requre male screw sticking out from the other side of the MB... You need to mod it heavy, or stick with MB that uses same mouting system.
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There was an estate sale in my neighborhood and i picked up an I7 dell xps for $25..
I have to get past the windows PW.. forgot where i put my flashdrives..
pretty sure it's windows 10..
If it still has the service code sticker, just throw that into Dell website and it'll give you the specs. If it has a large opening on the bottom, 4 storage-card slots near the top, little recessed tray on top, its probably 6th gen intel or older (hopefully not a 2000s era w/P4, lol). If it has a single SD card slot it's 6th gen or newer.
Biggest issue you might run into is PSU, but only if you are wanting to use it for gaming. The older XPS shipped with 460-500W platinum PSUs (8500 from 2012/2013 I think has 460W, 8940 from 2021 has 500W), but sometime around mid-2021 Dell started shipping XPS with lower wattage PSU's, affecting 8940s and beyond. IIRC, they went as low as 360W bronze.
But at least 8930 and before, you can get an off-the-shelf PSU and swap it. Just hit the dell forums for some tips. Apparently Dell 3v/5v combined rails are 150W+ and a lot of PSU's off the shelf don't hit that at anything under 600W (so, non issue if you're going for something beefy like 700W+). But then the 8940 to present, its proprietary PSU, similar to a server PSU, but not quite. They aren't cheap either and generally only available from a 3rd party. But heck, if its an 8950 or 8960, a few hundred on PSU and GPU isn't bad for a gaming setup. If used for non-gaming, just basic computer stuff, I'm sure it'll be solid, as long as its not too terribly old of a system.
If it still has the service code sticker, just throw that into Dell website and it'll give you the specs. If it has a large opening on the bottom, 4 storage-card slots near the top, little recessed tray on top, its probably 6th gen intel or older (hopefully not a 2000s era w/P4, lol). If it has a single SD card slot it's 6th gen or newer.
Biggest issue you might run into is PSU, but only if you are wanting to use it for gaming. The older XPS shipped with 460-500W platinum PSUs (8500 from 2012/2013 I think has 460W, 8940 from 2021 has 500W), but sometime around mid-2021 Dell started shipping XPS with lower wattage PSU's, affecting 8940s and beyond. IIRC, they went as low as 360W bronze.
But at least 8930 and before, you can get an off-the-shelf PSU and swap it. Just hit the dell forums for some tips. Apparently Dell 3v/5v combined rails are 150W+ and a lot of PSU's off the shelf don't hit that at anything under 600W (so, non issue if you're going for something beefy like 700W+). But then the 8940 to present, its proprietary PSU, similar to a server PSU, but not quite. They aren't cheap either and generally only available from a 3rd party. But heck, if its an 8950 or 8960, a few hundred on PSU and GPU isn't bad for a gaming setup. If used for non-gaming, just basic computer stuff, I'm sure it'll be solid, as long as its not too terribly old of a system.
Thanks. I totally forgot about the service code.
Dell xps 8900
looks like 16gb Ram and 1 TB HD i think which i'll increase to 32gb ram because someone
gave me 16gb.. There is some kind of graphics card in here.. but i'll hardly use it for any gaming i think. mostly a media center or something..
oh and also the sticker (on the top) dates it at 2016
Thanks. I totally forgot about the service code.
Dell xps 8900
looks like 16gb Ram and 1 TB HD i think which i'll increase to 32gb ram because someone
gave me 16gb.. There is some kind of graphics card in here.. but i'll hardly use it for any gaming i think. mostly a media center or something..
oh and also the sticker (on the top) dates it at 2016
Nice. Thats the same Chassis as my 8500, 8900 was the chassis before they started screwing everything up. I've got a 3rd gen i5 in my 8500 and a gtx 960, and it's still a solid PC, even makes a good "backup" gaming PC (on low settings of course). You got a pretty good deal for $25
I got 64gb corsair 5200mhz ddr5 and put it in this. Just defaulted to 4800. Don't see how to get 5200 speed. Maybe K versions xps allows to turn on over clocking in bios but not regular XPS? Dumb Dell decisions
I bought this PC and selected the K.
I got the same RAM and it default to 4800, even after enabled Overclock
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If you going to get this Dell XPS 8960, Please spend extra $50 and get the water cooler ( Also Known as AIO water cooler)
I have Dell XPS 8940... which is not taht far away...
This dell PC has M3 screw hole from the chase taking the spot of the CPU cooler. to install other coolers... you either have to
1. get the cooler that fit that hole as it is....
2. you need to completely disassemble it and mod the case...
I know because I just went through with this bullcrap with my 8940
Here are people talking about 8960
the stock cooler is so small.
ā Dell C253W ā- buy this Dell's taller cooler from ebay and stick it on...
https://www.dell.com/community/en...542541c562 [dell.com]
or Vetroo V5 cooler
Fixed M3 female thread.... is the problem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e...sTechStuff [youtube.com]
I have to get past the windows PW.. forgot where i put my flashdrives..
pretty sure it's windows 10..
XPS 8960 has more room and has three fan header.
the CPU motherboard has a hole just like any motherboard, but the computer case has raised m3 size female.. if your cooler uses any other size.. ( or requre male screw sticking out from the other side of the MB... You need to mod it heavy, or stick with MB that uses same mouting system.
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I have to get past the windows PW.. forgot where i put my flashdrives..
pretty sure it's windows 10..
Biggest issue you might run into is PSU, but only if you are wanting to use it for gaming. The older XPS shipped with 460-500W platinum PSUs (8500 from 2012/2013 I think has 460W, 8940 from 2021 has 500W), but sometime around mid-2021 Dell started shipping XPS with lower wattage PSU's, affecting 8940s and beyond. IIRC, they went as low as 360W bronze.
But at least 8930 and before, you can get an off-the-shelf PSU and swap it. Just hit the dell forums for some tips. Apparently Dell 3v/5v combined rails are 150W+ and a lot of PSU's off the shelf don't hit that at anything under 600W (so, non issue if you're going for something beefy like 700W+). But then the 8940 to present, its proprietary PSU, similar to a server PSU, but not quite. They aren't cheap either and generally only available from a 3rd party. But heck, if its an 8950 or 8960, a few hundred on PSU and GPU isn't bad for a gaming setup. If used for non-gaming, just basic computer stuff, I'm sure it'll be solid, as long as its not too terribly old of a system.
Biggest issue you might run into is PSU, but only if you are wanting to use it for gaming. The older XPS shipped with 460-500W platinum PSUs (8500 from 2012/2013 I think has 460W, 8940 from 2021 has 500W), but sometime around mid-2021 Dell started shipping XPS with lower wattage PSU's, affecting 8940s and beyond. IIRC, they went as low as 360W bronze.
But at least 8930 and before, you can get an off-the-shelf PSU and swap it. Just hit the dell forums for some tips. Apparently Dell 3v/5v combined rails are 150W+ and a lot of PSU's off the shelf don't hit that at anything under 600W (so, non issue if you're going for something beefy like 700W+). But then the 8940 to present, its proprietary PSU, similar to a server PSU, but not quite. They aren't cheap either and generally only available from a 3rd party. But heck, if its an 8950 or 8960, a few hundred on PSU and GPU isn't bad for a gaming setup. If used for non-gaming, just basic computer stuff, I'm sure it'll be solid, as long as its not too terribly old of a system.
Dell xps 8900
looks like 16gb Ram and 1 TB HD i think which i'll increase to 32gb ram because someone
gave me 16gb.. There is some kind of graphics card in here.. but i'll hardly use it for any gaming i think. mostly a media center or something..
oh and also the sticker (on the top) dates it at 2016
Dell xps 8900
looks like 16gb Ram and 1 TB HD i think which i'll increase to 32gb ram because someone
gave me 16gb.. There is some kind of graphics card in here.. but i'll hardly use it for any gaming i think. mostly a media center or something..
oh and also the sticker (on the top) dates it at 2016
I got the same RAM and it default to 4800, even after enabled Overclock