Dell XPS 8940 Desktop Special Edition
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Product Overview
Dell XPS 8940 Special Edition is a high-powered variant of the XPS 8940 desktop computer: It offers a selection of overclockable K-series Intel Core processors and higher-powered GPUs that include the RTX 2070 SUPER.
Otherwise identical to the standard XPS 8940, the XPS 8940 Special Edition offers the option of WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. In the mini tower, Dell has provided decent expandability for storage and expansion cards. A DVD or Blu-Ray writer can also be equipped.
The XPS 8940 Special Edition wears the Mineral White color, while the standard XPS 8940 is Black.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Powerful enough for most tasks
- Comfortable, compact design
- Excellent gaming performance
Cons
- Limited upgrade options
What external reviewers found
External score 85%
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent gaming performance
- Excellent CPU performance
- Excellent keyboard and mouse
- Comfortable keyboard
- Compact design
Cons
- Lacks a DVD/Blu-Ray drive
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
- Not available in the US
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 86% (normalized by Neofiliac)Dell's XPS Desktop Special Edition combines performance and style. It benchmarked well in our test guise, even knocking on the higher-end towers with its Intel K-series CPU. It also piles on the practicality with quiet cooling, and expansion room despite its compact dimensions.
Pros
- Compact design
- Excellent CPU performance
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
techradar[2]
Reviewer score 84% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Dell XPS 8940 Special Edition is available now on Dell's website, with a wide range of configuration options to choose from. In the US, the base configuration starts at $1,099 (about £790, AU$1,430), and comes with an Intel Core i5-11400. The highest-end US configuration sells for $3,424 ( about £2,460,AU$4,470) The compact form factor makes it easy to work into just about any workspace set up you have.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent gaming performance
- Excellent keyboard and mouse
Cons
- Lacks a DVD/Blu-Ray drive
- Not available in the US
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