What you need to know
- Dell's new XPS desktop features a large chassis, top-tier PC gaming part options, and ports galore.
- It will start at $919.99 and be available at some point in fall 2021.
- Its top configurations will contain 12th Gen Intel Core i9k processors and GPUs such as the RTX 3090 or RX 6900 XT.
Dell's new XPS Desktop 8950 can pack a lot of power if you want it to. While the lower-end configs will let you grab the desktop at its starting price of $919 (round up to $920 if you count the 99 cents, and round up to a thousand if you factor in potential sales tax), those more affordable variants are going to fetch you GPUs like a GTX 1650 Super and tiny 256GB SSD.
To get the full XPS Desktop 8950 experience, you're going to need to spend more, because this machine can come equipped with high-end options such as NVIDIA's RTX 3090 or AMD's RX 6900 XT, as well as other highlights like a 2TB SSD and a 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K. And no matter how you go with the desktop, know that it's absolutely loaded with ports and has room for liquid cooling options.
| Category | Dell XPS Desktop 8950 |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600K Core i7-12700K Core i9-12900K |
| Chipset | Intel Z690 |
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB DDR5-4400MHz |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA RTX 3090 Up to AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
| Storage | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Up to 2TB SATA HDD |
| Ports | Front: Three USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1) USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2) 3.5mm audio SD card reader Rear: Two USB-A 2.0 Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1) USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2x2) DisplayPort 1.4 Ethernet Audio out |
| PSU | Up to 750W Platinum |
| Expansion | Two M.2 slots Two 3.5-inch HDD bays Three PCIe slots (x4, x4, x16) Four DIMM |
| Connectivity | Killer AX1675 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Volume | 27.1L |
| Weight | Up to 16.79 pounds (7.62kg) |
| Color | Night Sky Platinum Silver |
| Price | From $920 |
| Availability | Fall 2021 |
A hard release date for the new XPS desktop is yet to be announced, but expect it at some point in fall 2021, which is rapidly coming to a close as winter rears its frosty head. When the machine finally does go on sale, you'll be able to grab it in two different color configurations: Night Sky or Platinum Silver.
TL; DR for Dell's latest XPS product: Big case, distinct colors, high horsepower ceiling, equally high price ceiling.
Big boy
Featuring a big case but a subtle color palette, the XPS 8950 is great for gaming, content creation, and other tasks that require a rig with serious specs.
