2019 Dell XPS 8930 VR Ready Gaming Desktop Computer Review

Latest pricing, specs and Dell gaming PC review. Updated March 2024. How many PC games will it run? Is it a good choice for a PC gamer? Should you buy this Dell computer?

For a PC gamer, the most important component in the system is the graphics card. This is the supermodel part that will make or break the setup and is responsible for making all your games look awesome. The more powerful the graphics card the higher, smoother frame rates you will get, the higher resolution you can run at, and the better your games will look. For graphics, this Dell computer has a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060. We rate this NVIDIA GPU as powerful enough to run 696 games at a recommended level.

Next on the list has to be the CPU. The processor at the heart of your gaming desktop is the brains of the outfit, and is vital for making sure that you can get the most out of your graphics card when it comes to gaming performance. The number of cores isn’t vital for games, beyond four cores you get diminishing returns, but you want to make sure what you do have run at a high frequency. The 2019 Dell XPS 8930 VR Ready Gaming Desktop Computer has a Intel Core i7-8700 capable of running at 3.2 GHz. That level of power from an Intel chip means it is rated to run 874 of the most popular 1000 PC games at a recommended level.

The level of RAM in a gaming desktop is also important. More system memory allows your PC to churn through large amounts of data quickly, and for today’s massive open gameworlds it’s vital to have that information accessed quickly to speed up game loads. Having too little RAM can mean laggy frames and a poor experience.

This rig comes with a whopping 32 GB of system RAM. More system memory will allow you to do more intensive PC work, such as easy video editing of your streams, but it’s not going to make your games run faster.

This pre-built gaming PC can run GTA V, PUBG, Apex Legends, Minecraft and Fortnite - some of the the biggest PC games at a recommended level. But unfortunately it doesn't meet the recommended requirements for games like Red Dead Redemption 2.

2019 Dell XPS 8930 VR Ready Gaming Desktop Computer
PCGameBenchmark Rating: 75%


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  • 2019 Dell XPS 8930 VR Ready Gaming Desktop Computer review - gaming pc tested
  • 2019 Dell XPS 8930 VR Ready Gaming Desktop Computer review - gaming pc tested
  • 2019 Dell XPS 8930 VR Ready Gaming Desktop Computer review - gaming pc tested
  • 2019 Dell XPS 8930 VR Ready Gaming Desktop Computer review - gaming pc tested

2019 Dell XPS 8930 VR Ready Gaming Desktop Computer Specs

CPU

Intel Core i7-8700

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060

RAM (Memory)

Memory icon32 GB RAM

Weight

22 lb (9.98 kg)

Dimensions (L x W x H)

32.51 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.78 cm
12.8 in x 9.2 in x 0.7 in

Brand

Dell

Series

XPS

Model Number

8930

Hardware Platform

PC

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2019 Dell XPS 8930 VR Ready Gaming Desktop Computer PC Gaming Performance

This computer will run 750 of the top PC games. Use PCGameBenchmark's Rate My PC service to test your current set up and set how it compares.

Which games can it run?Forward icon

Can It Run GTA 5?

This Dell gaming pc doesn't meet the recommended system requirements for GTA 5 but it can play the game with lowered settings.

Can the Dell gaming pc run GTA 5

Can It Run Fortnite?

This Dell gaming pc doesn't meet the recommended system requirements for Fortnite but it can play the game with lowered settings.

Can the Dell gaming pc run Fortnite

Can It Run Apex Legends?

This Dell gaming pc doesn't meet the recommended system requirements for Apex Legends but it can play the game with lowered settings.

Can the Dell gaming pc run Apex Legends

2019 Dell XPS 8930 VR Ready Gaming Desktop Computer Features

  • 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8700 6-Core Processor (12MB Cache, up to 4.6 GHz) deliver the power and responsiveness to make your productivity soar. Edit photos and videos faster than ever and move between programs and windows quickly.
  • 32GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM Memory for full-power multitasking; 1TB 7200RPM HDD + 512GB SSD offer enough storage for your files. No Optical Drive
  • Get next-gen VR performance with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 graphics, the most advanced ever created with three times the performance of previous-generation GPUs.
  • 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2, Dual Band 2.4&5 GHz; Integrated 5.1 with WAVE MAXX Audio Pro; 9 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, 2 HDMI 2.0, 4 DisplayPort, 1 Dual Link DVI-D, Mic-in, Audio ports (5.1 channel 3 jack), Gigabit Ethernet
  • With Windows 10 Home – get the best combination of Windows features you know and new improvements you’ll love.

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