Dell XPS gaming desktop

[Altershape]

Hi all,

 

I'm looking at getting back into desktop PC gaming (now that I'm not moving around for work as much) and retiring my MSI laptop.

I've been trying to get back up to speed with computer hardware, watching Linus, Gamers Nexus, etc as the last time I built my own PC was 2007.

 

Then I saw the new LTT pre-built series and went to have a look at pre-builds. Dell is having a sale and the below pre-builds looks like a rather good deal.

https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/desktops/new-xps-tower/spd/xps-8930-desktop/dxps8930ms_f_h36e

 

I priced out something similar on PC Part Picker and I get a very similar price. My concern is that there is no upgrade path and that the 8700 isn't a "K" so that if I did want to over clock I might be stuck.

 

Anyone have any experience with Dell pre-builds and upgrading them?

 

Thanks.

[Fasauceome]

The 8700 is no slouch, that's for sure. I wouldn't worry too much about not overclocking, but building yourself is the quickest way to get a better understanding of your own PC.

[Rex_G]

16 minutes ago, Altershape said:

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I concur with what @fasauceome said. If you are looking for upgradability build your own PC. Linus just made holiday PC guide and those are decent guidelines to start with. If you have built PC before and know where to find build guides, building your own PC is easy.

[Radium_Angel]

35 minutes ago, Altershape said:

Dell pre-builds and upgrading them?

Good luck. From crappy specialized power supplies to non-standard motherboard layouts to (again) power supplies lacking the right connections, Dell systems are a PITA to upgrade.

 

Now, having said that, I've not looked into those specific systems you listed, just a fair warning on Dell's of years past are very limited. 

[Altershape]

Thanks for your replies.

 

I had another watch of the Linus holiday build guide and I think I'll go back to building my own PC. It will also allow me to buy the parts over time.