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Dell XPS 8940 Desktop i5-11400, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GTX 1650 Super $909 Delivered @ Dell AU

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Dell XPS 8940 Desktop i5-11400, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GTX 1650 Super $909 Delivered @ Dell AUAffiliate
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HomeAlone on 22/11/2021 - 15:00 dell.com (2078 clicks)
Last edited 03/12/2021 - 12:36 by 1 other user
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$845.36 if you stack with a 7% off coupon obtained through this deal

  • 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-11400 (12 MB cache, 6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 GHz to 4.40 GHz)
  • Windows 11 Home, English
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 SUPER, 4 GB GDDR6
  • 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, single-channel
  • 512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
  • 500W Black Chassis
  • Tray load DVD Drive (Reads and Writes to DVD/CD)
  • Dell Wired Keyboard KB216 Black (English)
  • Wired Mouse Sapphire MS116 Black
  • Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless and Bluetooth 5.1

03/12: Deal is available again. Thanks CoolCat75 and now it's gone again

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  • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 15:01
    +5

    Not bad as an entry level machine, given 1650s are going for 400+. 8GB ram is a dealbreaker because Dell desktop rams are EXPENSIVE to buy.

    • douglasac10 on 22/11/2021 - 15:03
      +9

      There should be no need to buy Dell specific RAM, you can put regular DDR4 RAM in there.

      You just need to try and match the spec as best you can to ensure proper dual channel performance.

      • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 15:04
        -4

        I would disagree… https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/626846

        • douglasac10 on 22/11/2021 - 15:07
          +3

          If you want absolutely identical RAM, sure.

          If you can find something with the same speed and timings there should be minimal issue for dual channel performance.

          This is with HPs and Lenovo notebooks, but for those that have had 8GB out of the box and needed 16GB RAM, we've thrown whatever stick we could get that matches speed and it reports dual channel fine.

          • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 15:11
            -3

            @douglasac10: Don't have an xps, can't comment.

            If Alienware is anything to go by… Adding/pairing ram is one of the worst nightmare.

            • douglasac10 on 22/11/2021 - 15:16
              +2

              @[Deactivated]: It will be like any OEM, they use their own special blessed RAM that they charge extra for if you want that special blessed RAM. Usually the only difference between it and what you buy off the shelf is a Dell part number label on it, over the top packaging and an absolute guarantee of compatibility.

              A Crucial, Corsair, Kingston or whatever stick will generally do the same job for half the cost, provided you match the form factor and speed.

              • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 15:17
                -1

                @douglasac10: Yes… Agree… Xps uses generic ram - after checking on crucial site.

                Alienware… No…

                • dyziplen on 22/11/2021 - 15:35
                  +1

                  @[Deactivated]: You don't need identical ram, worst case is the speed drops to the lowest common speed/timing between the pair.

                  Matched pair just mean you will get the best performance, it's great to have, but not a necessity

                  • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 15:45
                    -2

                    @dyziplen: No… Nothing to do with performance. Mobo will simply reject it across alienware desktops.

                    typical ram overclocks at 1.35v. Alienware rams run xpm at 1.25v.

                  • Cousin IT on 23/11/2021 - 03:37

                    @dyziplen: Looks like the inlcuded memory will be running at 2666 anyway. I found this while checking memory compatibility for this machine on the Kingston website.

                    Intel® i9 and i7 processors support DDR4-2933, all other processors run at DDR4-2666 or slower. Faster memory will clock down to run at optimal speed depending on processor model installed.

          • xyron on 22/11/2021 - 15:12

            @douglasac10: doesn't even need to be the same timings. ive got two of the crappiest unmatched crucial DDR4 sticks running in dual channel in one of my rigs. not the same speed, or the same timings, nor even matched in terms of rank (one is dual rank the other is single rank).

          • 7887 on 23/11/2021 - 12:37

            @douglasac10: Hi there. I am a computer newb. Just bought this as it seems like a good deal. What ram would you suggest to look for to make it 16gb?

        • wangsk on 22/11/2021 - 17:00

          The ram is so cheap just buy a pair of new DDR4

    • Grok on 22/11/2021 - 15:05
      +2

      Not true.

      Dell compatible RAM costs no more than other machines, often cheaper because you don’t need the fast stuff. Try the Crucial website it tells you what RAM works.

      Same for everything else except power supplies, mobos and cases.

      • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 15:06
        -1

        Thanks.

        Figured XPS runs normal ram, unlike Alienware.

  • Grok on 22/11/2021 - 15:09
    +4

    This is actually a spectacular deal if, and only if, you want a GeForce GTX 1650 Super.

    You almost get the PC for free.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 15:12

      LOL GTX 1650 Super, you might get your money back after ~ 1 year of minecraft.

      • anonywhy on 30/12/2021 - 17:12

        99% of publicly available games will run perfectly fine on a 1650 Super.

        • [Deactivated] on 30/12/2021 - 17:43

          Except Crysis remastered.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 15:15

      Cpu 250, wifi card 60, ram 50, hdd 80, psu 40, case 20, dvd drive 20. Dell software, priceless.

  • stiiky on 22/11/2021 - 15:12

    How much could you sell the GPU for realistically? Just need a basic desktop and as it is a non-k/f CPU, I can get by with integrated. Might be worth to purchase adn sell, making the total system $500 or less.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 15:18

      Prob 300-350. Meanwhile cost 400-450 to buy.

      Edit… Figured the super version is 100 dearer.

      • Grok on 22/11/2021 - 15:32
        +1

        The cheapest and only GeForce GTX 1650 Super at PCCG is $699

    • The Value on 22/11/2021 - 15:19

      On eBay, for the month of November, prices ranged from $350 to $450. 8 Sold listings.

      Take off 15% for fees.

      • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 15:21

        Post on gumtree then from gumtree to fleabay. 2 listing per month with no final value fee.

      • Grok on 22/11/2021 - 15:37

        I just looked, $650 new, a little less for pre-owned. Crazy.

        There are NO cheap video cars anymore that are in any way good for gaming,

        • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2021 - 15:46

          Wow… For a basic entry level card…

  • wizko on 22/11/2021 - 15:12
    +2

    Excellent deal. I remember last year this time when 1650 and 1650S were often going for sub $200 and $230 respectively. Now these are ridiculously expensive but that is the market.

    Forget cryptos, I wish I bought 10k worth of 1650s back then lmao.

  • The Value on 22/11/2021 - 15:28

    People are sleeping on this deal.

    Quick Google search

    I5 $220
    1650 Super $600! (What the actual F)

  • kiitos on 22/11/2021 - 15:42

    Are you able to add more HDDs into Dell desktops? Of so, how many? I can't determine it from the specs or pics.

    • cook99 on 22/11/2021 - 16:31
      +2

      The video on their page says it's got 4 HDD bays and bangs on about upgradability so likely okay

    • HomeAlone on 22/11/2021 - 16:54
      +1
      • 2 x 3.5" bays
      • 2 x 2.5" bays, but only 1 bracket included
      • Only 4 x SATA ports so with 4 HDD/SSD you'd have to disconnect the DVD drive
  • Maglia Nera on 22/11/2021 - 15:47

    WHere ARe THe ALienware DEals ?

  • Bshank on 22/11/2021 - 16:33

    Can you stack this with the amex offer?

    • audreamer on 22/11/2021 - 16:48
      +1

      Yes, definitely can.

  • LittleTicket on 22/11/2021 - 17:49

    Does the i5 have an integrated GPU?

    • Grok on 23/11/2021 - 00:30
      +1

      Yes it does, it’s not a F model

  • CarlTR001 on 22/11/2021 - 19:58

    Good deal to get your hands on a GTX 1650. While Nvidia cards are still selling way above RRP. Current RTX availability and prices from some prominent online retailers here: https://thors-stuff.com/gpu-price-availability-20112021/

  • G4l3xy on 22/11/2021 - 20:18
    -4

    It’s cheap but it’s also not very good and personally I’d rather build my own.

    Cheap case: $49
    11400f: $220
    550w psu: $50-89 (depending on quality)
    Kingston Fury 16gb: $79
    Asus B460-G $150
    1tb ssd: $120

    Subtotal: $707

    GPU options you can find for ~$200-300
    - GTX 780TI
    - GTX 970
    - GTX 1060 3GB

    Total: $900-1000 and that’s with decent parts, 500gb more SSD and double the ram.
    you could probably save up to another $100 if you buy a cheaper mobo and psu.

    The thing that makes it hard to recommend is how much better value you could get but adding $100-200 to your budget. Sometimes the more you spend the better value you get especially if you build your own as you end up with a better foundation to upgrade from. I wouldn’t waste money upgrading one of these.

    • Spoodster on 22/11/2021 - 21:04
      +7

      1650 Super absolutely creams any gpu you can get for $300 on the used market. A small difference to some but 1650 Super aside from being more powerful and efficient also features Turing video encoding making this a pretty good machine for streaming as well.

    • HomeAlone on 22/11/2021 - 21:41
      +7

      All those second hand GPUs you listed are considerably worse than a GTX 1650 Super and if your 5-9 year old GPU dies you are SOL. With Dell you're getting all new components with 1Y Premium Support and Onsite Service.

      There's also a few things you forgot to include in your calculations which could be important for potential buyers.

      • Wi-Fi 6/bluetooth card ~$60
      • Windows 11 Home ~$150
      • DVD drive ~$20
      • Keyboard/Mouse ~$30

      All things considered I really don't see the value in your build.

      • G4l3xy on 25/11/2021 - 23:54
        -1

        Have you actually looked at the 1650 super inside one of these PCs? There is a very good reason why they’re able to sell PCs this cheap.
        Resale value on these is next to nothing, upgrading components is also pointless:
        - the motherboard is likely not a standard ATX board
        - the case may not fit standard psus
        - the chipset in these is (I could be wrong) a H470 so you won’t get the benefits of PCIE4.0 as it’s a 10th gen board with a bios update.
        - the psu is non modular
        - the cooling is atrocious on both the cpu and GPU.

        The point of my build wasn’t so much to try and compete with price but to end up with a significantly better foundation to work with in future and have the option to resell at a decent price when the time comes to upgrade.

        • HomeAlone on 26/11/2021 - 00:42
          +1

          Have you actually looked at the 1650 super inside one of these PCs?

          Yes. It's an ITX card. I have used one in the past and while it may be mini in size it performs just as well as a regular size card.

          Resale value on these is next to nothing

          In my experience the resale value on most computer hardware you use for a few years is usually next to nothing.

          upgrading components is also pointless:

          To each their own.

          • the motherboard is likely not a standard ATX board
          • the case may not fit standard psus
          • the psu is non modular

          That's all pretty standard for an OEM system.

          It's an 80 Plus Platinum PSU however so it's actually quite decent.

          • the chipset in these is (I could be wrong) a H470 so you won’t get the benefits of PCIE4.0 as it’s a 10th gen board with a bios update.

          That's correct. H470 and it does not support PCIe 4.0

          Then again neither does the Asus B460-G from your list so lack of PCIe4 is a poor argument.

          • the cooling is atrocious on both the cpu and GPU.

          I'm aware there have been complaints about the cooler when paired with the 11700 and I would have to agree, but that CPU has a 70W higher power limit during boost.

          11400: 154W
          11700: 224W

          The CPU cooler is perfectly fine with the 11400. The fan may not be the best, but it gets the job done for a CPU of this caliber.

          The single fan GPU cooler is also fine. 65-70°C under load. I would argue that's actually a great result compared to something like the GTX 1060 3GB from your list which hits +80°C under load.

          The exhaust fan can get a little noisy, but can easily be replaced with a 92mm. A front intake fan can also be added. Either with zip ties or you can 3d print a bracket.

  • Simplybitten on 23/11/2021 - 03:27
    +1

    Overall its a good deal for someone who wants a prebuilt home computer. I will be picking up one for a family friend. Dell customer support is pretty good, I've used them before on a clients refurbished desktop, between making a service claim and getting the computer fixed was 3 days.

  • CoolCat75 on 03/12/2021 - 09:20
    +1

    This deal only lasted 2 days, and now its back. I bought 2 for my kids as an entry level gaming machine. Outstanding value in my opinion.
    https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/desktops-all-in-ones/xps-894…

    I also bought another 8GB RAM from Amazon to take it to 16GB in total.
    https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08C4VHQV2/ref=ppx_yo_d…

    • HomeAlone on 03/12/2021 - 11:10

      Updated. Thanks!

  • Homr on 05/12/2021 - 23:18

    ahh missed this one

  • supatight on 13/12/2021 - 19:40
    +1

    Sold my 1650 super for $400 on Marketplace today thank you OP

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