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expirednberardi posted Apr 11, 2024 11:13 AM
expirednberardi posted Apr 11, 2024 11:13 AM

Dell XPS 8960 Desktop: i7-13700, 16GB DDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD, RTX 4090 24GB

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$2,295

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Dell Technologies has Dell XPS 8960 Desktop on sale for - 10% Off clearance items coupon code 10OFFCLEAR = $2,294.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member nberardi for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700 16-Core / 24 Thread Processor
  • 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR5 4800 MT/s Memory / RAM (supports up to 64 GB)
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive / SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB GDDR6X Graphics Card
  • WiFi 6E (2x2) + Bluetooth
  • 1000W Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • Front
      • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1 w/ Power Share)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C w/ PowerShare (no video/audio output)
      • 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
      • SD card slot
    • Rear
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (no video/audio output)
      • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
      • 7.1 audio 6-connector stack of re-taskable audio ports
      • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (UMA only)
      • 1x Gigabit Ethernet

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Update: This deal is still available.

Dell Technologies has Dell XPS 8960 Desktop on sale for - 10% Off clearance items coupon code 10OFFCLEAR = $2,294.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member nberardi for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700 16-Core / 24 Thread Processor
  • 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR5 4800 MT/s Memory / RAM (supports up to 64 GB)
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive / SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB GDDR6X Graphics Card
  • WiFi 6E (2x2) + Bluetooth
  • 1000W Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • Front
      • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1 w/ Power Share)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C w/ PowerShare (no video/audio output)
      • 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
      • SD card slot
    • Rear
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (no video/audio output)
      • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
      • 7.1 audio 6-connector stack of re-taskable audio ports
      • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (UMA only)
      • 1x Gigabit Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 2,927 customer reviews.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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BrainDoc
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If the GPU is worth the $1600 MSRP (it's not, unless you are making money with the GPU, but that's where the market is currently), that puts the rest of the computer at $700. That is assuming you can buy a 4090 for MSRP, which isn't possible very often. You're looking at maybe $1800 minimum.

With current prices, you can build a comparable machine for about $2600 (plus money for Windows 11, a keyboard, and mouse). Dell's offering saves you about $300 over this:

Intel Core i7-13700 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 72.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
ASRock B760M-H/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Crucial CT2K8G48C40U5 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-4800 CL40 Memory
TEAMGROUP MP33 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
MSI GAMING TRIO GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card
Thermaltake Versa H18 MicroATX Mini Tower Case
Deepcool PX1000G 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply

Total for that build with current prices is $2636.75.
MagentaKite1511
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I used to be a builder, now I'd go pre-made. Time > Money
AnonCoward
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some say this is ugly, but the RGB puke on every "gaming" PC looks ugly to me. This is a good deal for what it is. Can't build it cheaper.

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People on SlickDeals constantly/relentlessly bash Alienware because of cooling issues (with earlier models, which are twice the size of this). How does a 4090 + a liquid cooled CPU work on a tiny case with a single exhaust fan?

In any case, some might have a 10% off AMEX benefit on their card for another almost $250 statement credit (I did).
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If the GPU is worth the $1600 MSRP (it's not, unless you are making money with the GPU, but that's where the market is currently), that puts the rest of the computer at $700. That is assuming you can buy a 4090 for MSRP, which isn't possible very often. You're looking at maybe $1800 minimum.

With current prices, you can build a comparable machine for about $2600 (plus money for Windows 11, a keyboard, and mouse). Dell's offering saves you about $300 over this:
  • Intel Core i7-13700 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor
  • ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 72.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
  • ASRock B760M-H/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
  • Crucial CT2K8G48C40U5 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-4800 CL40 Memory
  • TEAMGROUP MP33 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
  • MSI GAMING TRIO GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card
  • Thermaltake Versa H18 MicroATX Mini Tower Case
  • Deepcool PX1000G 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Total for that build with current prices is $2636.75.
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xtpApr 11, 2024 02:44 PM
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Quote from BrainDoc :
Total for that build with current prices is $2636.75.
The problem is the Dell uses shitty parts, and it's ugly. shake head

Motherboards are the first to go, and dell's are absolutely bottom barrel for Power delivery VRM designs. Once it blows, you have to get another one that fits, and that one is just as bad quality if not worse than the first (if buying used).
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Quote from xtp :
The problem is the Dell uses shitty parts, and it's ugly.

Motherboards are the first to go, and dell's are absolutely bottom barrel for Power delivery VRM designs. Once it blows, you have to get another one that fits, and that one is just as bad quality if not worse than the first (if used).
And with Dell, everything that can be proprietary, often is. Upgrading some parts can be a severe pain or impossible.
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oxyiApr 11, 2024 03:28 PM
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Quote from xtp :
The problem is the Dell uses shitty parts, and it's ugly.

Motherboards are the first to go, and dell's are absolutely bottom barrel for Power delivery VRM designs. Once it blows, you have to get another one that fits, and that one is just as bad quality if not worse than the first (if buying used).
For the less tech-savy or too lazy to build. It's a better deal to buy from Dell...
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Quote from oxyi :
For the less tech-savy or too lazy to build. It's a better deal to buy from Dell...
I used to be a builder, now I'd go pre-made. Time > Money
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stacks3000Apr 11, 2024 04:15 PM
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Essentially this is worth it just for the gpu. Im not a big fan of dell.
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BrainDocApr 11, 2024 05:00 PM
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Quote from xtp :
The problem is the Dell uses shitty parts, and it's ugly.

Motherboards are the first to go, and dell's are absolutely bottom barrel for Power delivery VRM designs. Once it blows, you have to get another one that fits, and that one is just as bad quality if not worse than the first (if buying used).
I like the look of the Dell computer (other than the back, but who cares?). It looks a lot like my workstation/gaming PC I built.

Is Dell's motherboard lower quality than the low end board I included in the build? ASRock can make some good products, but I specifically went about as inexpensive and low end as possible.

As for the PSU, this should be it: https://www.dell.com/community/en...a8de1efdb9

That's for the 8950 (versus this 8960), but the PSU should be the same. If that's a terrible PSU for you, then don't buy the computer. You're welcome to build your own. I do, but that doesn't make this Dell a bad computer or a bad value. If you're worried, you can always put some of the cost savings towards an extended warranty if that helps you feel better.
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CoolMoney1870Apr 11, 2024 05:34 PM
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Quote from RancidRat :
And with Dell, everything that can be proprietary, often is. Upgrading some parts can be a severe pain or impossible.
Most large PC manufacturers (Apple, Lenovo, Asus, Dell, Acer, HP, ect...) use some proprietary sized parts. Usually it's the custom motherboard to fit in the custom case, and often the power supply. But other parts that go into standardized slots are swappable to other PCs like; (CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, ect..)
Last edited by CoolMoney1870 April 11, 2024 at 11:37 AM.
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teoshopApr 11, 2024 05:34 PM
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Quote from xtp :
The problem is the Dell uses shitty parts, and it's ugly. shake head

Motherboards are the first to go, and dell's are absolutely bottom barrel for Power delivery VRM designs. Once it blows, you have to get another one that fits, and that one is just as bad quality if not worse than the first (if buying used).
I have had my dell xps desktop running 24 hours a day for 6 years. Not a single issue.
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teoshopApr 11, 2024 05:38 PM
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I have had my dell xps desktop running 24 hours a day for 6 years. Not a single issue.
I also have an R15 Alienware that uses AI to encode video. Maxes out the GPU. This one is liquid cooled and I do not notice it getting super hot. It is in a small room. It is also used for gaming and virtual machines. It has not given me an issue either. The thing I like is that is I only have to troubleshoot with one vendor. I paid a couple hundred for the max warranty. Which was a waste as it has never died.

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