Dell XPS 8900

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 900 reviews of Dell XPS 8900. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and usability. There are some mixed reviews about the size and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Dell XPS 8900 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 233 user reviews of Dell XPS 8900 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)

Dell XPS 8900 is a VR-ready desktop for less

Hitting the Oculus Rift minimum required specs means this desktop is ready for VR, at least on paper.

The XPS 8900 is a decent-looking desktop tower with reasonable expandability. It's only $999 as part of an Oculus Rift bundle, and includes a very good graphics card.

This VR-on-a-budget configuration may feel dated quickly as VR games become more ambitious. The Core i5 CPU holds this system back from being a PC-gaming workhorse.

One of the least-expensive Oculus-ready PCs, the Dell XPS 8900 Special Edition hits the required specs for virtual reality, but just barely.

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Matt Smith (digitaltrends.com)

Dell XPS 8900 Special Edition review

The XPS 8900 does what it needs to do at a lower price than the competition. For many, that'll be all that matters.

Let’s clear something up right away. The XPS 8900 is not a gamer’s dream machine. Its lack of upgradability is a problem that will cause hesitation among enthusiasts. Game performance is strong, but the Core i5-6400 in our test machine is no...

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Dell XPS 8900 Special Edition

If you're looking for a gaming PC that can handle VR, The Oculus-certified Dell XPS 8900 Special Edition has a relatively small and sleek design and offers good 1080p gaming performance without breaking the bank.

Reasonably priced. Sleek, compact case. Open slots and bays for upgrades. Good performance.

No solid-state drive. Only a single GPU.

Conclusion The Dell XPS 8900 Special Edition is a reasonably priced, well-designed gaming desktop with speedy performance. It doesn't stack up to more expensive systems in its class, and is missing extras like an SSD, and more memory, but it's a good...

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Dell XPS 8900 is a VR-ready desktop for less

Hitting the Oculus Rift minimum required specs means this desktop is ready for VR, at least on paper.

The XPS 8900 is a decent-looking desktop tower with reasonable expandability. It's only $999 as part of an Oculus Rift bundle, and includes a very good graphics card.

This VR-on-a-budget configuration may feel dated quickly as VR games become more ambitious. The Core i5 CPU holds this system back from being a PC-gaming workhorse.

One of the least-expensive Oculus-ready PCs, the Dell XPS 8900 Special Edition hits the required specs for virtual reality, but just barely.

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com.au)

Dell XPS 8900 is a VR-ready desktop for less

Hitting the Oculus Rift minimum required specs means this desktop is ready for VR, at least on paper.

The XPS 8900 is a decent-looking desktop tower with reasonable expandability. It's only $999 as part of an Oculus Rift bundle, and includes a very good graphics card.

This VR-on-a-budget configuration may feel dated quickly as VR games become more ambitious. The Core i5 CPU holds this system back from being a PC-gaming workhorse.

One of the least-expensive Oculus-ready PCs, the Dell XPS 8900 Special Edition hits the required specs for virtual reality, but just barely.

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Puja Chatterjee (eComputerTips.com)

Dell XPS 8900 Review - Price, Specs, Expert Verdict

Full Review of Dell XPS 8900. Check out gaming desktop PC price, performance, reliability, specs details, pros, cons and verdict by expert.

Affordable pricing ; Quiet operation ; Can handle gaming with good sound ; Conventional interior layout ; Small exterior dimensions

Lackluster warranty ; Lackluster keyboard ; Only a single GPU. ; Gets hot at times ; Loud at times.

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Michael Andronico (tomsguide.com)

Dell XPS 8900 Special Edition Review: Work and Play

Get the Dell XPS 8900 if you're looking for a VR-ready gaming PC that you can upgrade over time. Those seeking something smaller or more stylish should consider the Alienware X51 or Asus ROG G20CB.

Simple, easy-to-upgrade design ; Strong gaming and VR performance ; Handy built-in audio software ; Lots of memory-card slots for productivity

Lackluster keyboard ; Not as compact as other VR-ready competitors

The Dell XPS 8900 SE offers VR-ready gaming performance within an easily upgradable design that's fit for both work and play.

May, 2016

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Dell service isn't the same as it used to be

I recently bought XPS 8900 from Dell. I wanted to replace the hard drive to SSD. I bought SSD from Dell website and the SSD failed after 45 days. Dell said the SDD was past 30 days and they couldn't help. Dell service gave me the runaround. Be very...

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Hard Drive is HDD which is very slow. Dell Service isn't what it used to be.

Oct, 2016

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Multi-tasking power

As a REALTOR, the demands for simultaneous data from several different sources is a constant. My XPS 8900 with max RAM and twim monitors allows me to concentrate on the task at hand without having to switch back and forth from site to site. Very...

Jul, 2016

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Consumer review (dell.com)

jason

Mixed results so far. It has had some difficulties with freezing at start up. This happened the first 2-3 times I ever turned on the computer and several times since. (I have owned it for approximately 1 month)

Jul, 2016

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