Dell XPS 8930 (8930-7814BLK) vs iBUYPOWER Pro (178i)
Comparison summary
- For performance iBUYPOWER Pro has a lot faster processor. Dell XPS 8930 contains more memory.
- The computers have different operating systems, XPS 8930 has Windows 10 Pro and Pro has Windows 11 Home.
- For displaying graphics Pro has a lot better graphics card.
- For portability XPS 8930 is lighter. It's also slimmer and smaller in size.
- XPS 8930 is cheaper.
- Pro has a faster SSD for storage, while XPS 8930 has a traditional HDD.
Dell XPS 8930 (8930-7814BLK)
iBUYPOWER Pro (178i)
Compare specifications
| Dell XPS 8930 (8930-7814BLK) | iBUYPOWER Pro (178i) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-11700F |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 32gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
| Weight | |
| 22 lbs (9.98 kg) | 30 lbs (13.61 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.22 x 14.02 x 7.09 inches | 19.3 x 18.9 x 8.66 inches |
| (38.66 x 35.61 x 18.01 cm) | (49.02 x 48.01 x 22 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb HDD | 480gb SSD, 1000gb HDD |
| Release date | |
| October 10, 2019 | June 11, 2021 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,207.67 | $1,339.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,207.67 | $1,339.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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Dell XPS 8930 (8930-7814BLK) summary
Dell XPS 8930 is a gaming computer with Windows 10 Pro. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but decent RAM for its price. The computer has the GeForce GTX 1060 GPU that is mediocre for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year.
Dell XPS 8930-7814BLK-PUS Tower Desktop - 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8700 Processor, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB Hard Drive + 16GB Intel Optane Memory, 6GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, DVD Burner, Windows 10 Pro, Black
8th Generation Intel i7-8700 6-Core 3.20 GHz Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.60 GHz), Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
32GB DDR4 2666MHz Memory, 1TB SATA Hard Drive + 16GB Intel Optane Memory Accelerated, DVD-RW Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 Graphics (3x Display Port, 1x HDMI, 1x DVI), Intel UHD Graphics 630
Dell Wireless 802.11a/c + Bluetooth v4.1, Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
1 Year Limited Warranty, Dell USB Laser Mouse - Black, Dell Wired Keyboard - Black, No Monitor Included
ASIN: B077YSVGWQ
iBUYPOWER Pro (178i) summary
iBUYPOWER Pro is a Windows gaming computer. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU, however enough RAM for its price. The computer has the GeForce RTX 2060 video card which is lackluster for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year.
iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop Trace 5 MR 178i (Intel i7-11700F 2.5GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 480GB SSD, 1TB HDD, WiFi Ready, Windows 11 Home)
System: Intel i7-11700F 2.5GHz (4.9GHz Max Turbo) | 16GB DDR4 RAM | 480GB SSD | 1TB HDD | Genuine Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB Dedicated Gaming Video Card | VR Ready | 1x DVI | 1x HDMI | 1x Display Port
Connectivity: 4 x USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 2.0 | 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 | Audio: 7.1 Channel
Special Add-Ons: Tempered Glass RGB Gaming Case | 802.11AC Wi-Fi Included | 16 Color RGB Lighting Case | Free iBuyPower Gaming Keyboard & RGB Gaming Mouse | No Bloatware
Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor + Free Lifetime US Tech Support | Assembled in the U.S.A
ASIN: B08NVBD18S