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Dell XPS 8910 Desktop i7-6700/ 16GB DDR4 RAM/ 256GB SSD/ 2TB HDD/ GTX1070 8GB $1874 (Was $2499) Delivered @ Dell

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$1774.04 after 4% cashback with cashrewards if taken off $2499rrp or $1799.04 if 4% is taken from sale price $1874

Was down to $1999 in the ebay 20% off sale, much more reasonable at $1774/$1799 after cashrewards

Tech Specs:
Processor
6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-6700 Processor 3.40 GHz (8M Cache, up to 4.0 GHz Max Turbo Frequency)
Operating System (Dell recommends Windows 10 Pro.)

Windows 10 Home 64bit English
Microsoft Office

Microsoft® Office trial
Security Software

McAfee Live Safe 12 month Subscription
Monitor

No Monitor
Memory

16GB Single Channel DDR4 2133MHz (16GBx1)
Hard Drive

256GB M.2 Solid State Drive + 2TB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
Video Card

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 with 8GB GDDR5 Graphics Memory
Optical Drive

Tray load DVD Drive (Reads and Writes to DVD/CD)
Warranty

1Yr Premium Support: Onsite Service
Ports

Front
4 USB 3.0 Ports
1 Mic-in
1 Headphone
1 SD Card Reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC)

Rear
3 USB 3.0 ports
1 USB 3.1 port
2 USB 2.0 ports
1 USB 3.1 Type-C port
1 HDMI
1 Display Port
1 Gigabit Ethernet
1 Audio ports (5.1 channel (3 Jack)

Video ports by graphics card
GeForce GTX 1070
Dual Link DVI-I
HDMI 2.0
3x DisplayPort 1.4

Up to 4 total 3 HDD/1 SSD; ODD
4 PCIe expansion slots (x1, x1, x4, x16)
4 DIMM slots (supports up to 64GB)
Chassis

Bays
(3) HDD bays, (1) ODD bay

Chipset
H170 or Z170 with Intel K CPUs only (some features of Z chipset not supported, including dual graphics)

Color Options
Black

Exterior Chassis Materials
Molded plastic / Sheet Metal

Form Factor
Desktop tower

Keyboard
Dell Multimedia Keyboard – Black

Mouse
Dell Laser Scroll USB 6-Button Silver and Black Mouse

Thermal
65W (standard)
Dimensions

Height: 386.5mm (15.22") x Width: 180mm (7.09") x Depth 356mm (14.02")
Weight: 10Kg (22lbs)
Sound Card

Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio with Waves MaxxAudio®
Wireless

Intel® 3165 1x1 802.11ac Wi-Fi Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
Keyboard

Dell KM636 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Black, English
Mouse

Dell Wireless mouse included with Keyboard
Power

Power Supply
350W or 460W (PSU efficiency varies by regional regulatory requirements)

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closed Comments

  • +12

    That's actually not a bad deal, great for someone who doesn't know how to build a pc or how parts work.

      • +10
        • +5

          @jv:Nope try again.

      • +2

        Oooh, swing and a miss.

        • Only for those who don't know the difference, and there seem to be quite a few here… lol…

        • +1

          @jv:
          I'll try to be more helpful and descriptive than the smartasses above with 1 word vocabularies.
          Office 365 trial includes access to the traditional standalone products, that can be used offline if thats what you mean.

        • @virtual81:

          that can be used offline if thats what you mean.

          only if you connect it to their servers every 30 days, otherwise they cripple the software.

  • 1874*(1-4%)=1774.04? I'm not sure.

    • I think cashrewards takes from the rrp, will update prices incase its from the sale price

      • +1

        It'll be surprising to see if the rewards take the amount more than you actually pay. Although it is still a good deal, just done the rough calculation.

        • +2

          Last week I bought a Netgear R7000 router with the eBay 20% off, paying $190-ish, got rewarded from CashRewards for the full price. I'm not sure if that is the case here for Dell.

        • @Alucardology: that's only ebay

        • @Alucardology: I didn't know that. Thanks for replying.

        • +2

          @scheps: Not so sure. Got the recent Dan Murphy's Vintec/Penfold's 888 deal and the Cash Rewards was for the full RRP. So not necessarily on eBay.

        • +1

          @5cooter: Yep, I can confirm that Cashrewards has paid me cash back based on the full price every time I've bought discounted products from Dan Murphy's.

        • +1

          @5cooter: you are right, the only other place i have had that sort of cashback was Dan murphy. i had forgotten.

    • Nowhere near as fast as the red version!

    • I don't understand your dark humor

    • Racism

      • pc is the master race

  • +1

    Up until this point I always assumed only Alienwares had decent Pascal cards…

    Looking at the description, it doesn't sound too far off from their Alienware Aurora which costs quite a bit more.

  • +15

    350W or 460W (PSU efficiency varies by regional regulatory requirements)

    concerning

    • +1

      460w should be sufficient just for the 1070 right? (i.e. no upgrading potential though)

      • +2

        Just got my 1070, box recommends atleast 500w….

        • +1

          It will work. The issue will be if you need more to upgrade in the future you will need to get a new psu

        • +1

          @RI4V4N:
          Agreed. I guess this is one of the areas they cut costs on to differentiate with the Alienware Aurora.

      • +3

        i7-6700 has a TDP of 65W, GTX 1070 has a TDP of 150W.
        Allow an extra 20W for SSD + HDD (generous) and 30W more for case fans etc.
        Total power requirement = 265W. Plenty of capacity for headroom and future upgrades.

        Incidentally, here's a similar pre-built system for $100 more. PCCG are pretty good with pricing, so I reckon this Dell is a decent deal considering their excellent warranty and the fact that postage is included. https://www.pccasegear.com/products/37857/pccg-pure-power-10…

        • The included PSU will not necessarily hit those 350-460W targets though, so in reality there wouldn't be a lot of headroom (if any under load).

        • +2

          @BTRaynes: its the 460w in this machine would comfortably supply 380w

    • Not concerning at all.

      The newer CPU's / GPU's are far more efficient.

      I currently run the system below using one of their Dell 310W 80+ Gold PSU's (1x 6pin PCI-e cable).

      http://i65.tinypic.com/2uqyw40.jpg

      Dell Optiplex 7040 Midi-Tower
      i7 6700k
      16GB DDR4
      6GB Gigabyte GTX1060 m-ITX
      512GB Samsung 950 Pro M.2
      512GB Samsung 850 Pro
      8TB Seagate HDD

      I've used the system for the past ~6 months daily for browsing & gaming without any issues.

      Whilst the 1060 uses less power than a 1070, the extra 150W of the PSU supplied in this system is enough to cover its needs.

      • -3

        Running a 6700k and a 1060 on a 310W PSU is beyond idiotic, have fun when your PC explodes and your down 2,000 on parts because you were too cheap to spend an extra $50 on a proper power supply.

        • +2

          It's the PSU Dell installed in the system, with no physical space to install anything else in it other than the custom unit.

          The system is not overclock-able so the CPU never boosts past 4GHz, staying withing the required thermal spec.

          It's run perfectly fine for 6 months without a hitch. You;re missing the point here. If the 310W can take the spec, then the 450W will easily power the system that's on offer here.

        • +1

          You are wrong, so maybe rethink insulting other peoples actions when you are ignorant on the matter.

          Fully stressed i7 6700k system uses under 110W, a NVidia 1060 fully stressed uses 122W, so combined these use 232W. Games do not stress the hardware anywhere near as much, if the user never runs a torture test test on both CPU and GPU at the same time, a well built 310W will not get to 90% load with peak power pulls.

  • +7

    The listed "Video ports by graphics card" (GeForce GTX 745, GTX 750, GTX 960) do not apply to the model in the deal, as it contains a GeForce GTX 1070.

    Here's the correct video ports for the GeForce GTX 1070:

    • Dual Link DVI-I
    • HDMI 2.0
    • 3x DisplayPort 1.4

    http://www.dell.com/learn/au/en/audhs1/help-me-choose/hmc-nv…

    • Thanks.. updated post

  • +2

    Good price if you don't want to build your own desktop.

  • I wish there is any laptop with GTX 1070 around this price

    • What would it cost to build yourself?

      • A laptop? A lot.

        The cheaper gaming laptops with 1060s are over 2.1k

        • +2

          There's been a few Metabox laptops with 1060s posted here over the last few months for less than 1.8k and 1070s for ~2.2k. Laptops aren't that more expensive anymore, probably due to them being the large majority of the market vs desktops now. Keep in mind that the laptops mentioned come with a screen, keyboard and often a service plan which would make up a part of the price difference. The advantage with desktops is now mostly to do with customisability and scraping out the best performance at the high end.

        • @jlc123: gaming laptops overheat and piss me off when the driver goes AWOL

      • -2

        Similar pre-built-built here $1499 w/out OS
        http://www.budgetpc.com.au/computers-servers/budget-pc-custo…

        • +1

          Not sure why the down votes CPU is weaker but not $300 weaker and wouldn't make much difference in gaming. Better PSU and easier upgrade ability

        • @coolhand:
          Yes I'd hope they would put forward their ideas with reason.

  • Any thoughts on this, by comparison?

    https://www.centrecom.com.au/centre-com-dreadnought-gaming-s…

    $2199 plus delivery (or pick up)
    I5 vs i7
    1080 vs 1070
    550w vs 350w
    Box with led lights vs no lights…

    • +3

      wow LED lights, that's like when Vtech kicks in yo!

    • That's also a decent deal, but I think the Dell offers a better warranty (12 months onsite) too which can't be underestimated for those who may need it.

      I'm actually really tempted by the XPS since it works out to be about half of my budget for a gaming PC albeit I originally was planning to get a laptop with eGPU support.

    • Lucylake it isnt bad but it does cheap out In a few areas most importantly the motherboard is preety cheap and dosent offer all the functionality of the one in the deal. If you can build a PC by yourself I'd highly reccomend it here is one I chucked together didnt pay to much attention to prices and you could easily knock $100-250 off if you needed. It has a better cpu motherboard powersupply (arguably a better case this one has tempted glass) https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/6RTtHN remember you have to add on the cost of windows and the rgb lights to this.

  • -3

    Last time when Dell eBay had 20% sale, I bought it for just $1599, normal price was around $1679-$1649. This is not a deal, wait until they have 20% ebay sale.

    • Different specs.

      • no, the same specs, I bought on their eBay store: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-XPS-8910-Tower-Desktop-6th-G…

        • Why didn't you post the deal

        • @kidcudi:

          For me, at that price, it was just a normal price, not a deal, so I did not post. If you buy parts and DIY the desktop, it is cheaper.

        • +2

          @divious:
          I think what people are referring to is that it may be the same listing on ebay but the specs are different. Dell change the price and the description (specs) but use the same listing on ebay. You can see this by going to the revisions tab on the link you posted. If in deed you did buy one with a GTX 1070, can you please answer the question posted earlier about what power supply comes with the GTX 1070 version as this is very useful info for people wanting to upgrade in the future.

        • @divious: how much cheaper are we looking at

    • +9

      Divious this is what you bought last time check your graphics card guarantee it's not 1070

  • +3

    I've been pricing up some kit recently from a few parts places and as a comparison, this really isn't bad at all!
    Good find!

  • +2

    Very good spec for the money, but I think I will wait two weeks until the AMD Ryzen chips launch, to see it their price / performance causes Intel to drop prices.

  • Would the usual Dell student / corporate discount codes work on this model?

    • Doubt u can discount on top of a discount

    • No, it won't stack.

  • +15

    Decent deal.
    It's about $200 more than a custom build.
    or add an extra $100 and you could have the same rig but with a GTX 1080 and SLI capable for future proofing.

    Dell:
    i7-6700
    16GB Single Channel DDR4 2133MHz
    256GB M.2 Solid State Drive
    2TB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
    GeForce® GTX 1070
    Tray load DVD Drive
    H170 or Z170 with Intel K CPUs
    Dell Multimedia Keyboard
    Dell Laser Scroll USB Mouse
    Desktop tower + 350W or 460W PSU
    $1,874

    Dell Equivalent:
    i7-7700 $435
    16G Single 2133 Kingston $158
    Intel 600p M.2 256G $139
    Seagate 3.5" BarraCuda 6Gb/s 2T $98
    8G GTX 1070 ASUS Dual OC $589
    SATA DVD RW LiteOn $17
    Asus Z170-P-D3 $109
    DELL KB216 MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD $18
    DELL LASER MOUSE 570-11465 $13
    Thermaltake 500w PSU Versa V2 Plus $85
    $1,661

    Dell Equivalent with GTX 1080:
    i7-7700 $435
    16G Single 2133 Kingston $158
    Intel 600p M.2 256G $139
    Seagate 3.5" BarraCuda 6Gb/s 2T $98
    8G GTX 1070 ASUS Dual OC $947
    Asus Z170-P-D3 $109
    Thermaltake USB3.0 500w PSU Versa V2 Plus $85
    (No Keyboard, Mouse, DVD Drive)
    $1,971

    All prices according to MSY.

    • +6

      Is it worthwhile adding the cost of an operating system to the build for novices like me?

        • +3

          be sure the keep the money you saved from torrenting somewhere safe…you know, in case you need a good lawyer somewhere down the road ;)

        • Why HarveySpecter got so many down votes for suggesting torrents?
          For a bargain hunting community you guys sure are virtuous about where to get free stuff. lol

        • @Travis J: I know right, some of these guys are nazis!!

        • +3

          @Travis J: I know how to get free cash, smash people over the head with heavy objects and take cash from their wallets and purses!

          Exaggerating for comical purposes.

          My point is, searching for deals is legal, torrenting isn't. Don't confuse the actions of coupon hunting for illicit activities.

        • +1

          @FabMan:
          torrenting isn't illegal, it's what you choose to get from torrents that is illegal.

        • @Travis J: That is very true.

          But lets not pretend HarveySpecter was suggesting torrenting Ubuntu.

      • I think there are a few $20 windows deals that get posted on here. Don't have to get torrents and this should give a legitimate CD key :)

        • The keys you get for $20 are no more legitimate than the torrented ones, you are just basically paying someone else to steal/break license terms. For some people though ignorance of where it comes from is sufficient to justify it to themselves, after all "they" didn't steal it.

        • +2

          @gromit: Fair enough.

          $120 for an OEM Windows 10 Home License from Umart then :)

          Bill Gates is an amazing man, so I honestly don't mind giving money to Microsoft.

    • +1

      The Z170P-D3 requires DDR3 so you'd have to change to that (preferably DDR3L as Skylake isn't made to run on standard 1.5V DDR3 and that could cause damage to the CPU in the long run). Also, no OS, WiFi card, and I don't think the power supply has a 6+2 pin connector for the GPU from memory (plus it's of questionable quality, although I've had a positive experience with their OEM case bundled supplies).

      Don't think the 7700 would be compatible with the Z170 board out of the box withoit a BIOS update, which would require a Skylake CPU. I think MSY is clearing out the D3 Z170 boards, so don't think they'll be new from ASUS with the updated bios (although if they're nice, they might update in store for a small cost).

      • +1

        I am sure a compatible board would be at a similar cost.
        I just pick out the first parts I see that's closest to what Dell is offering.
        If anyone is serious about building a custom rig, I suggest you do more research into the individual parts, nonetheless the cost should be similar.

    • missing a few parts in your comparison

      • yeah, it's not a perfect comparison, but close enough.
        That's why I over-priced the keyboard and mouse to make up for it :)
        My main point is, if you're in the market for a new rig with $1900 to spend, it's worth it to look at one with GTX 1080.

    • +1

      It's got ac wifi and BT built in too.

    • -Already said by others-

  • +1

    Disappointed when they make simple cutbacks with these high end units though.

    Number of ports were cut back in this latest model. Affects me as I used the audio line in. A pretty basic connector, but with it no longer there rules it out for me.

  • Will this run Solitaire?

  • +3

    I just put together a custom PC and this deal has me worried I made the wrong decision. Oh well, plight of the bargain-hunter: there are always better bargains.

  • -6

    Really don't recommend this system if you're looking to be doing more than a little gaming. It will be loud and hot.

    • The case looks like it has sufficient air space and flow, it shouldn't be an issue. Fans these days are pretty silent.

      • There are some reviews which have said it's not as quiet as others but at this price point for a prebuilt PC, it seems decent enough for most gaming needs.

  • Would this be powerful enough for VR?

    • +2

      Yes. 1070 and high end CPU plus fast storage/much RAM. All good for VR. Might take a while for headsets to come down in cost… the Chinese ones improving according to PC Tech Authority

      • cheers buddy. might wait for VR software to develop further

  • I wish they would specify what brand RAM, SSD, PSU, GPU they used.

    Why did they go for single channel 16GB ram instead of 2x8GB?

    • For gaming Dual Channel offers little to no benefits, but by leaving a slot free you can upgrade to more RAM.

      • I don't think you're going to need 32GB of RAM.

        And there should be 4 slots anyway, right?

        • I won't need 32GB of RAM for anything soon. Yep 4 slots, so I guess 2 x 8GB is probably a better option for most even if the performance gained from it is minimal, its still something.

  • +1

    Not a bad little rig for the money, onsite warranty, anti virus, keyboard/mouse and free shipping add to the appeal. I'm always checking out the outlet and have picked up a few dells over the last 10 years, all been pretty good and done some good mileage.

  • Hey guys. I really like this system, although I'm not much of a gamer these days. Does anyone know of a comparable Dell without such a strong graphics card?

    From what I can tell if I spec 'up' the cheaper Dell system to 16GB ram, I'm imagine I'll be paying close to the price of this one.

    Also any comments on any smaller desktop non-gaming PCs would be appreciated :)

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