Deciding on whether to buy a product like DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC or perhaps DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel® Core™ i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC vs DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC

DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel® Core™ i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC specs

DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel® Core™ i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC
DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC specs

DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC
Type: Gaming PC

Type: Desktop PC

Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit)

Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit)

PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE

Processor: – Intel® Core™ i5-8400 Processor
– Hexa-core
– 2.8 GHz / 4 GHz
– 9 MB cache

Processor: – Intel® Core™ i5+ 8400 Processor
– Hexa-core
– 2.7 GHz / 4.00 GHz (Turbo Boost)
– 9 MB cache

RAM: – 8 GB DDR4 (2400 MHz)
– 32 GB maximum installable RAM

RAM: 8 GB DDR4 (2666 MHz)

Graphics card: – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
– 3 GB GDDR5

Graphics card: – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
– 4 GB GDDR5

Storage: – 1 TB HDD (7200 rpm)
– 128 GB SSD

Storage: 1 TB HDD, 7200 rpm

CONNECTIVITY

Intel Optane: 16 GB memory

CONNECTIVITY

WiFi: – Dell dual-band AC WiFi
– 1×1
– Up to 867 Mbps

Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet port

WiFi: – Killer Wireless-AC
– 2×2
– Up to 867 Mbps

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1

Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)

USB: – USB Type-C x 1
– USB 3.1 x 5
– USB 2.0 x 4

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

Video connections: – HDMI x 1
– DisplayPort x 1
– DVI x 1

USB: – USB Type-C x 2
– USB 3.1 x 6
– USB x 2.0 x 4

Audio connections: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Video connections: HDMI

SOUND

Audio connections: 3.5 mm jack

SOUND

Audio software: High-definition 7.1 audio

MEDIA

Audio software: Waves MaxxAudio Pro

MEDIA

Disc drive: DVD

Memory card reader: No

Disc drive: DVD/RW

FEATURES

Memory card reader: SD card reader

FEATURES

Mouse / trackpad: Wired mouse

Keyboard: Wired keyboard

Mouse / trackpad: Wireless mouse

POWER

Keyboard: Multimedia keyboard with numeric keypad

Security features: Security Cable Lock

PSU: 460 W

GENERAL

GENERAL

Colour: Black

Colour: Grey & blue

Box contents: – Dell XPS 8930 Desktop PC
– Keyboard
– Mouse
– Cable
– Documentation

Box contents: – Dell Inspiron 5680 Gaming PC
– Power cable

Dimensions: 387 x 180 x 356 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 458.8 x 216 x 437.5 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 10 kg

Weight: 13.7 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Software: * Full version of Microsoft Office not included
* Full version of anti-virus / internet security not included

– McAfee trial 30 days

Software: * Full version of Microsoft Office not included
* Full version of anti-virus / internet security not included

– McAfee LiveSafe (30 day trial)
– Microsoft Office 2013 (30 day trial)

Price: £949

Price: £859.97

Number of Reviews: 3

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.1 / 10

Review Score: 9.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC or DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 166 products in the same category as DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC, which is the Desktop PCs category. Of these 166 products the average price was £1020.01, the most expensive was £4899 and the cheapest was just £5.99. We then looked at the price of the 166 in the same as the DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC, which of course the average was £1020.01, top price was £4899 and cheapest £5.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Dell and Dell, the average was £898.77 for Dell, £898.77 for Dell. The max for each was £2649/£2649 and minimum was £99.99/£99.99

Price analysis of DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel® Core™ i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC

Price analysis of DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC

  • DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC
  • Intel® Core™ i5-8400 Processor
  • RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 1 TB HDD & 128 GB SSD
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB
  • (3D Mark) Time Spy score: 3771
  • Top features: – Processing capabilities to handle whatever you throw at it – Powerful graphics card helps you enjoy your gaming – Easily upgradeable for even more performance power – Keeps cool so your system runs smoothly The Dell Inspiron 5680 Intel Core i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC is part of our Gaming range, which features the most powerful PCs available today. It has superior graphics and processing performance to suit the most demanding gamer.Processing capabilitiesThe Inspiron 5680 is powered by an impressive 8th generation Intel Core i5 that can run everything you need for work as well as your favourite games. And with SSD storage included, you can load everything in next to no time.Powerful graphicsPowering your gaming needs is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card, with a 3 GB GDDR5 capacity. Enjoy faster, smoother gameplay, 4K graphics support, and seamless multitasking.Easily upgradeable You won’t have to worry about being left behind as technology moves on, this gaming PC is easily upgradeable. A 460 W power supply comes as standard, but with support for up to 850 W, upgrading to dual graphics isn’t a problem.Keeps coolVented windows deliver ideal airflow and cooling, so your machine won’t overheat in the middle of a heavy gaming session.It’s also well connected – add monitors and VR headsets with the HDMI and DisplayPort connections, or connect and charge devices with the 10 USB ports.Microsoft Office & internet securityThis PC doesn’t come with a full version of Microsoft Office or Internet Security. But don’t worry, you’ll find great savings on software with the bundles available on the ‘Top Deals’ tab on this page.___________________________________________________________________________Intel, the Intel logo, Celeron, Intel Atom, Intel Core, Intel. Experience What’s Inside, Intel Inside, the Intel Inside logo, Intel Optane, Intel Unite, Iris, Pentium, Thunderbolt, the Thunderbolt logo, and Ultrabook are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
  • Product codes: 5397184051467
  • DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC
  • Achieve: Fast computing with the latest tech
  • Intel® Core™ i5+ 8400 Processor
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM / 16 GB Intel® Optane™
  • Storage: 1 TB HDD
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
  • Top features: – Latest Intel Core i5+ processor ideal for your gaming sessions – Thermally controlled fans to help keep the noise down – Perfect for casual gaming with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics The Dell XPS 8930 Gaming PC is part of our Achieve range, which has the latest tech to help you develop your ideas and work at your best. It’s great for editing complex documents, business use, editing photos, and anything else you do throughout the day.Latest Intel Core i5+ processorJump into a world of gaming with the Dell XPS Desktop PC. Boosting the latest generation Intel Core i5+ processor, you can expect a high-end computing experience. Coupled with 16 GB Intel Optane, a unique component that enhances your hard drive to SSD speeds, you’ll be getting a stress-free computing experience.Thermally controlled fansTo help keep your PC cool through those intense gaming sessions, the Dell XPS Gaming PC has thermally controlled fans. This helps keep the system cool so you can continue gaming for extended periods of time and keep the focus on your mission.Perfect for casual gamingPlay all your favourite gaming titles with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card. From Hitman to ARK you’ll be able to immerse yourself in your favourite games at high settings. The graphics card is also powerful enough to run photo and video editing software so you’ll always have options to create something magical on your Dell XPS Desktop PC.Microsoft Office & internet securityThis PC doesn’t come with a full version of Microsoft Office or Internet Security. But don’t worry, you’ll find great savings on software with the bundles available on the ‘Top Deals’ tab on this page.__________________________________________________________________________ Intel, the Intel logo, Celeron, Intel Atom, Intel Core, Intel. Experience What’s Inside, Intel Inside, the Intel Inside logo, Intel Optane, Intel RealSense, Intel Unite, Iris, Pentium, Thunderbolt, the Thunderbolt logo, and Ultrabook are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
  • Product codes: 5397184050712

What’s better DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC or DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC?

There are obviously a number of differences between DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC and DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £949 cost of DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC is closer to the expectation you had than the £859.97 pricep point of DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC and DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC scores 9 out of 10 from 3 reviews. Whereas DELL XPS 8930 Desktop PC scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Desktop PCs as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



DELL Inspiron 5680 Intel® Core™ i5 GTX 1060 Gaming PC



Rating:
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