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

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$2,295

$3,100

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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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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.
I used to be a builder, now I'd go pre-made. Time > Money
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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Apr 11, 2024
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teoshop
Apr 11, 2024
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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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dealmashuguna
Apr 11, 2024
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This or the Alienware for $1600 with 4070 Super and upgrade video card later?
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Apr 11, 2024
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank AnonCoward

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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Vanquished
Apr 11, 2024
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Not a bad deal if this is a real 4090. Those cards are almost this price alone.
Apr 11, 2024
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jdrch
Apr 11, 2024
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It's good to see there are still outlets that review desktops.
Apr 11, 2024
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jdrch
Apr 11, 2024
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I don't need this right now, but for those concerned about longevity and the like: my daily driver is a Dell XPS 8500 Special Edition from 2012. I'll replacing it when Windows 10 EOLs in 2025, and expect it to be still running just fine.
Apr 11, 2024
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Quote from Vanquished :
Not a bad deal if this is a real 4090. Those cards are almost this price alone.
It's Dell so the parts are genuine.
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catfishk
Apr 11, 2024
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Perhaps it's the same RTX 4090 from the Alienware:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_KEnvhdxBM

It looks pretty good, honestly.
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jdrch
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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).
The XPS line uses parts that'll last more than a decade (see my other comment). My main beef with them is they're not as easy to get into as workstations.

But yeah if you buy lower tier PCs you're gonna see lower tier stuff. I had an Inspiron 560 whose components weren't anything to brag about, but it still lasted 11 years.
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Where in the world did you read I bought anything? I said my card had a 10% Dell.com statement credit. No...I did not buy this cracker box "gaming PC" with totally inadequate cooling.
Read the reviews another commenter linked to.
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Quote from teoshop :
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.
Yep. Dell does thermals right in my experience with XPS, Precision, and OptiPlex desktops.
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flashmania123
Apr 11, 2024
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All of a sudden Alienware is looking real good right about now.
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theshopper2022
Apr 11, 2024
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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).
When was the last time you had a motherboard blow?
The first things to go a on desktop is the hard drive and then the ports. By the time it happens, you would have got your moneys worth.

Case is ugly though for 2K+ They got to at least add some RGB even if it is just the logo that lights up.
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comboo
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thanks for the finding. bought the same on March. just contacted dell support and got a price match.
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