Dell XPS (2023) Desktop Review. Gamers? CAD? Audio / Video?! Well......

Looking for a new gaming desktop? Or perhaps something that can handle CAD, audio editing, or even some 4K video editing? The Dell XPS has usually been the goto for people needing something with a little extra horsepower!

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[Punditk]

I used to use a Dell XPS 400 (2006-2018) as my daily driver for over 18 years. Over the years, I only upgraded the GPU, which was a passively cooled Nvidia 6800 that died once under warranty, and again in 2009, when I opted for a cheap middle of the road Nvidia 9500 GT; then the HDD (which still worked, slowly) to an SSD in 2014; and finally the RAM from 1GB to Windows XP's cap of 4GB in 2016, which extended the life of the computer for a final two years when support for Windows XP totally ended.

In 2018, I bought a new XPS 8930, which I have now been using for the last 5 years. Needless to say, it is still my daily driver today.

[psuave]

Nice review. I have an XPS that is 10+ years old. A couple of years ago I update it to Windows 10 which is what I'm running now. And it runs great. And I have a 27" Dell monitor which does what it needs to do. With that being said, I decided it was time to upgrade a bit so I ordered basically this computer with 32GB's, 1TB HD. Honestly, I don't play any games, just web surfing, Netflix watching, hence I also purchased the Dell 27" 4K UHD Monitor which should make a good combo. Now I'll be able to watch my Netflix and YouTube on a 4K UHD monitor! And is Silver, they both look very nice. Thanks for the review!

[juanpablolacayo]

I have this computer and I am looking to upgrade my gpu from 3060 to a 3090. Do you know which third party gpu will fit this pc? Thanks in advance!

I use mine for video editing and with davinci resolve I think the 3090 will be a big difference when editing in slog3 4k.

[enriquet]

I agree, the proprietary-shaped components limit this machine.

[htmn]

Did you put that ear splitting high pitch screech in the intro animation on purpose?

[pranjalgupta]

How Can I set up dual montior on XPS 8960?

[timbacchus]

Got mine six months ago I wish someone would have the four speaker hook ups demo.

[typerightseesight]

I bought a dell xps 8700 for my first "gaming computer" it came with a gpu but it was like a gt730 and really didn't compute as far as gaming goes. I instantly plugged it into the gpu instead of integrated graphics cpu as the main monitor. and for some reason it was stuck on eject media in the task bar and it drove me so crazy i removed the sd readers from the case. thats the only way to get rid of it. besides that i liked the case. i rebuild from it. only salvaged the cpu. These look way nicer and have a different more gamer build inside.

[ScorchinScooter]

I have a 10 year old XPS 8700 and was thinking of upgrading to the newest XPS but after noticing their PSUs are their own proprietary design it has turned me off to the idea!! I love every other feature of the XPS except that you can't add whatever PSU you wanted!! I would have just swapped in my current EVGA G3 650W because the new one I was looking at only comes with a 460W PSU!! Bummer as the price isn't too bad on the new XPS. They just don't have many options left for me to choose from. I love the XPS for it's size!! It fits where I need it to fit as I don't have a ton of space for a custom PC.

[danielhoward]

Four Ram slots? Looks like there are only two?

[danielhoward]

Is 460w power enough to run a RTX 3050?

[jtgamer-nintendo-xbox]

I’m not looking for water cooling. I’m just looking for 1080 P 60.

[Xofttam]

I'm thinking of upgrading within the next 1 - 2 years but I am hoping Dell will release the 8960 before then

[IvanStepaniuk]

I believe the title is misleading. Dell launched XPS 8960 this year, and announced well in advance of this video. The one you show is not a "2023" model.

[Somatom_Man]

Not very informative. What is a PCIE mini slot. x1, x4, x8??

[nea]

Dell computers would be better if they didn't have so much bloatware.