Owner's Manual for DELL models including: XPS 8960 Desktop Computers, XPS 8960, Desktop Computers, Computers
Dell XPS 8960 User Manual
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DocumentDocumentXPS 8960 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: D30M Regulatory Type: D30M004 July 2024 Rev. A08 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2023-2024 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Contents Chapter 1: Set up your computer................................................................................................... 4 Chapter 2: Views of XPS 8960.......................................................................................................9 Front....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Back....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Back panel............................................................................................................................................................................12 Chapter 3: Specifications of XPS 8960........................................................................................ 14 Dimensions and weight..................................................................................................................................................... 14 Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Chipset.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Operating system............................................................................................................................................................... 18 Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................18 Ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................................19 Ethernet...............................................................................................................................................................................20 Wireless module.................................................................................................................................................................20 Audio.....................................................................................................................................................................................20 Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 21 GPU--Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 22 Video.....................................................................................................................................................................................22 Video port resolution.................................................................................................................................................. 24 Power ratings..................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Operating and storage environment.............................................................................................................................29 Chapter 4: Getting help and contacting Dell Technologies........................................................... 30 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Contents 3 1 Set up your computer NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on the computer. If you have a wireless keyboard and mouse, see the documentation that shipped with the wireless keyboard and mouse for instructions. 2. Connect to your network using an Ethernet cable. Alternatively, connect to an available wireless network when setting up the operating system. 4 Set up your computer Downloaded from thelostmanual.org 3. If the computer is shipped with an external puck antenna, connect the antenna during setup and connect to an available wireless network when setting up the operating system. NOTE: The external antenna kit is available for computers with DDR5, 5600 MT/s memory types. 4. Connect the display. For more information about setting up the display, see the documentation that is shipped with your display. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Set up your computer 5 NOTE: If your computer has a discrete graphics configuration, both the integrated and discrete DisplayPort outputs are supported. For optimal video performance, connect the display to the discrete graphics DisplayPort output. NOTE: If you only have an HDMI cable available, use an HDMI to DisplayPort adapter to connect the display to the DisplayPort. 5. Connect the power cable to the computer and then connect it to the wall outlet. CAUTION: If your computer is configured with a 1000 W Power Supply-Unit (PSU), Dell Technologies recommends that you connect the power cable from the PSU to a 16 A Power Distribution Unit (PDU) before connecting the PDU to a power outlet. 6 Set up your computer Downloaded from thelostmanual.org 6. Press the power button at the front of the computer to turn it on. If required, press the power button on the display to turn it on. 7. Finish Windows setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell Technologies recommends that you: Connect to a network for Windows updates. NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Set up your computer 7 If connected to the Internet, sign in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the Internet, create an offline account. On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details. 8. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu--Recommended. Table 1. Locate Dell apps in Windows Resources Description My Dell MyDell is a software application that offers you a single streamlined engagement platform including account access, device information, and hardware settings. This software delivers intelligent features that automatically fine-tune your computer for the best possible audio, power, and performance. Get the most out of your Dell device with intelligent, personalized technology from MyDell. Following are the key features of MyDell: Figure 1. My Dell Application Audio Power Color and Display Presence detection For more information about how to use MyDell, see product guides at the Dell Support Site. Figure 2. Dell Update Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update, see the product guides and third-party license documents at the Dell Support Site. Figure 3. Dell Digital Delivery Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at the Dell Support Site. Figure 4. Support Assist SupportAssist SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide at SupportAssist for Home PCs. NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty. 8 Set up your computer Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Front 2 Views of XPS 8960 1. Power button Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold to force shut-down the computer. 2. SD-card slot Insert a SD card to expand your storage and store photos, videos, and data from your computer. The computer supports the following card types: Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) 3. Headset port Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Views of XPS 8960 9 Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2) Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Supports data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices. NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep at the BIOS setup to enable PowerShare feature on your computer. NOTE: PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off. 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices. NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep at the BIOS setup to enable PowerShare feature on your computer. NOTE: PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming. 10 Views of XPS 8960 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Back 1. Back panel Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices. 2. PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. For optimal graphics performance, use a PCI-Express X16 slot for connecting the graphics card. NOTE: The PCI-Express X16 slot works at X8 lanes only. NOTE: If you have two graphics cards, the card that is installed in PCI-Express X16 (graphics slot 1) is the primary graphics card. 3. PCI-Express X4 slot Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. NOTE: The PCI-Express X4 slot 3 works at X2 lanes only. 4. PCI-Express X4 slot Connect a PCI-Express card such as graphics, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer. NOTE: The PCI-Express X4 slot 3 works at X2 lanes only. 5. Power port Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer. 6. Power-supply diagnostics light Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Views of XPS 8960 11 Indicates the power-supply state. 7. SMA connectors (optional) Connect the external antenna cables to the SMA connectors on your computer. 8. Service Tag label The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. 9. Padlock rings Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer. 10. Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks) Attach a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. Back panel 1. Hard-drive activity light The activity light turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. 2. Rear L/R surround port Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the rear-left and rear-right speakers. 3. Side L/R surround port Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the side-left and side-right speakers. 4. Microphone port Connect an external microphone to provide sound input. 5. Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.4 Connect an external display or a projector. 12 Views of XPS 8960 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org NOTE: Besides a DisplayPort connector, this port can also provide display output to a DVI or HDMI connector with a DisplayPort 1.4 adapter (sold separately). NOTE: This port is only available on computers that are shipped with an Intel UHD Graphics integrated graphics processor. NOTE: If your computer did not ship with a discrete graphics card, then this is the only port to connect to a monitor. 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 20 Gbps. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming. 7. USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On (2) Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep at the BIOS setup to enable Smart Power On feature on your computer. NOTE: Smart Power On is the ability to wake a system from S4 and S5 sleep states with a move of a mouse or press of a key on the keyboard. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming or power delivery. 8. Network port (with lights) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access. The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2) Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Supports data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 10. Front L/R surround line-out port Connect audio-output devices such as speakers and amplifiers. In a 2.1 speaker channel setup, connect the left and right speakers. In a 5.1 or a 7.1 speaker channel setup, connect the front-left and front-right speakers. 11. Line-in port Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player. 12. Center/subwoofer LFE surround port Connect the center speaker or the subwoofer. NOTE: For more information about the speaker setup, see the documentation that shipped with the speakers. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Views of XPS 8960 13 3 Specifications of XPS 8960 Dimensions and weight The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 8960. Table 2. Dimensions and weight Description Height: Front height Values 372.90 mm (14.68 in.) Rear height 372.90 mm (14.68 in.) Width 173 mm (6.81 in.) Depth 426.90 mm (16.81 in.) Weight (maximum) 13.34 kg (29.41 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability. Processor The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported for your XPS 8960. 14 Specifications of XPS 8960 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Table 3. Processor Description Option one Processor type 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13400 Option two 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700 Option three 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900 Option four 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600K Processor wattage 65 W 65 W 65 W 125 W Processor total core 10 16 24 14 count Performance-cores 6 8 8 6 Efficient-cores 4 8 16 8 Processor total thread 16 24 32 20 counts NOTE: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performancecores. Processor speed 2.50 GHz to 4.60 GHz 2.10 GHz to 5.10 GHz 2 GHz to 5.20 GHz 3.50 GHz to 5.10 GHz Performance-cores frequency Processor base frequency 2.50 GHz Maximum turbo frequency 4.60 GHz Efficient-cores frequency Processor base frequency 1.80 GHz Maximum turbo frequency 3.30 GHz Processor cache 9.5 MB 2.10 GHz 5.10 GHz 1.50 GHz 4.10 GHz 24 MB 2 GHz 5.20 GHz 1.50 GHz 4.20 GHz 65 W 3.50 GHz 5.10 GHz 3.50 GHz 3.90 GHz 24 MB Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 730 Intel UHD Graphics 770 Intel UHD Graphics 770 Intel UHD Graphics 770 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Specifications of XPS 8960 15 Table 4. Processor Description Option five Processor type 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700K Option six 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900K Option seven Intel Core 14th Gen i5-14600 Option eight Intel Core 14th Gen i7-14700 Processor wattage 125 W 125 W 65 W 65 W Processor total core 16 24 14 20 count Performance-cores 8 8 6 8 Efficient-cores 8 16 8 12 Processor total thread 24 32 20 28 counts NOTE: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performancecores. Processor speed 3.40 GHz to 5.40 GHz 3 GHz to 5.80 GHz 2.70 GHz to 5.20 GHz 2.10 GHz to 5.40 GHz Performance-cores frequency Processor base frequency 3.40 GHz Maximum turbo frequency 5.40 GHz Efficient-cores frequency Processor base frequency 3.40 GHz Maximum turbo frequency 4.20 GHz Processor cache 30 MB 3 GHz 5.80 GHz 3 GHz 4.30 GHz 36 MB 2.70 GHz 5.20 GHz 2 GHz 3.90 GHz 24 MB 2.10 GHz 5.40 GHz 1.50 GHz 4.20 GHz 33 MB Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 770 Intel UHD Graphics 770 Intel UHD Graphics 770 Intel UHD Graphics 770 16 Specifications of XPS 8960 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Table 5. Processor Description Processor type Option nine Intel Core 14th Gen-i9 14900 Option ten Option eleven Intel Core 14th Gen-i7 14700K Intel Core 14th Gen i9-14900K Processor wattage 65 W 125 W 125 W Processor total core count 24 20 20 Performance-cores 8 8 8 Efficient-cores 16 12 12 Processor total thread 32 28 28 counts NOTE: Intel HyperThreading Technology is only available on Performance-cores. Processor speed 2 GHz to 5.80 GHz 3.40 GHz to 5.60 GHz 3.20 GHz to 6 GHz Performance-cores frequency Processor base frequency 2 GHz Maximum turbo frequency 5.80 GHz Efficient-cores frequency Processor base frequency 1.50 GHz Maximum turbo frequency 4.30 GHz Processor cache 36 MB 3.40 GHz 5.60 GHz 2.50 GHz 4.30 GHz 33 MB 3.20 GHz 6 GHz 2.40 GHz 4.40 GHz 36 MB Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 770 Intel UHD Graphics 770 Intel UHD Graphics 770 Chipset The following table lists the details of the chipset that is supported in your XPS 8960. Table 6. Chipset Description Chipset Values Intel Z690 Processor Intel Core 14th Gen i5/i7/i9/i7K/i9K 13th Gen Intel Core i5/i7/i9/i5K/i7K/i9K NOTE: Basic CPU over-clocking is supported with KSeries processors, enabled through the Performance menu in the system BIOS. DRAM bus width 128-bit Flash EPROM 32 MB Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Specifications of XPS 8960 17 Table 6. Chipset (continued) Description PCIe bus Values Up to Gen5 Operating system Your XPS 8960 supports the following operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit Windows 11 Home, 64-bit Memory The following table lists the memory specifications that are supported by your XPS 8960. Table 7. Memory specifications Description Memory slots Values Two Memory type DDR5, 4800 MT/s DDR5, 5600 MT/s Memory speed 4800 MT/s 5600 MT/s Maximum memory configuration 64 GB Minimum memory configuration 8 GB Memory size per slot 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB Memory configurations supported 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s, dual-channel 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s, dual-channel 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s, dual-channel 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, dual-channel 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, dual-channel 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, dual-channel NOTE: 5600 MT/s memory is only available on computers with Intel Core 14th Gen processors. 18 Specifications of XPS 8960 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Ports and connectors The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your XPS 8960. Table 8. Ports and connectors Description External: Network Values One RJ-45 port USB Front ports Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming. Rear ports Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming. Audio One headset port - 3.5 mm Universal audio jack One audio input/microphone port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack One line-in port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack One front L/R surround line-out port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack One center/subwoofer LFE surround port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack One rear L/R surround port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack One side L/R surround port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack Video One Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.4 Media-card reader One SD-card slot Power port One AC power-supply port Security One security-cable slot (for Kensington locks) One padlock slot Internal: PCIe expansion card slots One PCIe x16 mechanical/x16 electrical Gen5 slot Two PCIe Gen3 x4 slots mSATA Not supported SATA Three SATA slots NOTE: One 3.5-inch hard drive can be changed to two 2.5-inch hard drives by purchasing the conversion kit from Dell sales agent. M.2 One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card Two M.2 2230/2280 card slots for solid-state drive Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Specifications of XPS 8960 19 Table 8. Ports and connectors (continued) Description Values NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the Knowledge Base resource at the Dell Support Site. Ethernet The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your XPS 8960. Table 9. Ethernet specifications Description Model number Values Killer E3100G Ethernet controller integrated on the system board Transfer rate 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Wireless module The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module that is supported on your XPS 8960. Table 10. Wireless module specifications Description Model number Values Intel Killer AX1675i Transfer rate Up to 2400 Mbps Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz Wireless standards WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax) Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth wireless card Bluetooth 5.3 Audio The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 8960. Table 11. Audio specifications Description Audio type Values Integrated 7.1 channel audio Audio controller Realtek ALC1220 20 Specifications of XPS 8960 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Table 11. Audio specifications (continued) Description Internal audio interface External audio interface Values High definition audio interface 7.1 audio 6-connector stack of retaskable audio ports Rear L/R surround port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack Side L/R surround port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack Front L/R surround line-out port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack Center/subwoofer LFE surround port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack Microphone port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack Line-in port - 3.5 mm, 6 stack Headset port - 3.5 mm Universal audio jack Storage This section lists the storage options on your XPS 8960. Your XPS 8960 supports one of the following storage configurations: Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives + up to two 3.5-inch hard drives The primary drive of your XPS 8960 varies with the storage configuration. For computers: With a M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive. With a M.2 drive and two 3.5-inch hard drives, the M.2 drive is the primary drive. Table 12. Storage specifications Storage type Interface type Capacity One M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps Up to 512 GB One M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps Up to 4 TB One 3.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB Two 2.5-inch hard drives NOTE: One 3.5-inch hard drive can be changed to two 2.5-inch hard drives by purchasing the conversion kit from Dell sales agent. SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB Media-card reader The following table lists the media cards that are supported in your XPS 8960. Table 13. Media-card reader specifications Description Media-card type Values One SD card slot Media-cards supported Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) NOTE: The maximum capacity that is supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card that is installed on your computer. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Specifications of XPS 8960 21 GPU--Integrated The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 8960. Table 14. GPU--Integrated Controller External display support Memory size Processor Intel UHD Graphics One Dual-Mode DisplayPort 1.4 Shared system memory All CPUs available for purchase on the XPS 8960 include an integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Video Table 15. Discrete graphics specifications Discrete graphics Controller Number of External cards display support Memory size Memory type PCIe version Power Recommended consumption PSU AMD 1 Radeon RX 6500 XT One DisplayPort 1.4 port, one HDMI 2.1 port 4 GB GDDR6 4 100 W >= 400 W AMD 1 Radeon RX 6600 XT Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 8 GB GDDR6 4 162.50 W >= 500 W AMD 1 Radeon RX 6700 XT Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 12 GB GDDR6 4 230 W >= 650 W AMD 1 Radeon RX 6800 XT Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 16 GB GDDR6 4 300 W >= 750 W AMD 1 Radeon RX 6900 XT Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 16 GB GDDR6 4 300 W >= 750 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 3050 Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 8 GB GDDR6 4 120 W >= 500 W 22 Specifications of XPS 8960 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Table 15. Discrete graphics specifications (continued) Discrete graphics Controller Number of cards External display support Memory size Memory type PCIe version Power Recommended consumption PSU NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 3060 Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 12 GB GDDR6 4 170 W >= 500 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 8 GB GDDR6 4 200 W >= 650 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 3070 Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 8 GB GDDR6 4 220 W >= 650 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 8 GB GDDR6X 4 290 W >= 750 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 3080 Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 10 GB GDDR6X 4 320 W >= 750 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 12 GB GDDR6X 4 350 W >= 750 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 3090 Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 24 GB GDDR6X 4 350 W >= 750 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 24 GB GDDR6X 4 450 W >= 1000 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 12 GB GDDR6X 4 285 W >= 700 W Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Specifications of XPS 8960 23 Table 15. Discrete graphics specifications (continued) Discrete graphics Controller Number of cards External display support Memory size Memory type PCIe version Power Recommended consumption PSU NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 4080 Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 16 GB GDDR6X 4 320 W >= 750 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 4090 Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 24 GB GDDR6X 4 450 W >= 850 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 4060 Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 8 GB GDDR6 4 115 W >=460 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 8 GB GDDR6 4 160 W >=460 W NVIDIA 1 GeForce RTX 4070 Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port 12 GB GDDR6X 4 200 W >=460 W Video port resolution The following table lists the video port resolution for your XPS 8960. Table 16. Video port resolution Graphics card AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT Video ports One DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port Maximum supported resolution DisplayPort - 8K at 120 Hz (DSC) HDMI - 8K at 60 Hz (DSC) DisplayPort - 8K at 120 Hz (DSC) HDMI - 8K at 60 Hz (DSC) DisplayPort - 8K at 120 Hz (DSC) HDMI - 8K at 60 Hz (DSC) DisplayPort - 8K at 120 Hz (DSC) HDMI - 8K at 60 Hz (DSC) DisplayPort - 8K at 120 Hz (DSC) HDMI - 8K at 60 Hz (DSC) 24 Specifications of XPS 8960 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Table 16. Video port resolution (continued) Graphics card Video ports NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port Maximum supported resolution Maximum pixel clock2: Up to 2660 megapixels per second Maximum raw bandwidth3: 32.40 Gbps DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Specifications of XPS 8960 25 Table 16. Video port resolution (continued) Graphics card Video ports NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port Maximum supported resolution 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 26 Specifications of XPS 8960 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Table 16. Video port resolution (continued) Graphics card Video ports NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Three DisplayPort 1.4a1 One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce 4060 Ti Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports One HDMI 2.1 port NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Three DisplayPort 1.4 ports One HDMI 2.1 port Maximum supported resolution 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz DisplayPort: Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Specifications of XPS 8960 27 Table 16. Video port resolution (continued) Graphics card Video ports Maximum supported resolution 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz4 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz5 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz6 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz7 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz7 HDMI: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz 4096 x 2160 at 120 Hz 1 DisplayPort 1.2 certifies, DisplayPort 1.3/1.4 ready 2 Depending on GPU resources applied to the port 3 Maximum raw bandwidth represents the raw bandwidth of four lanes of HBR3 4 Requires two DisplayPort 1.4a links and DSC compression 5 Requires either a single DisplayPort 1.4a link with DSC compression or two DP links with no compression 6 Using DSC compression 7 Uncompressed Power ratings The following table lists the power rating specifications of XPS 8960. Table 17. Power ratings Description Type Option one 460 W Bronze Option two 750 W Platinum Option three 1000 W Platinum Input voltage 90 VAC-264 VAC 90 VAC-264 VAC 90 VAC-264 VAC Input frequency 47 Hz-63 Hz 47 Hz-63 Hz 47 Hz-63 Hz Input current (maximum) 7 A 10 A 13.6 A Output current (continuous) Operating: 12 VA - 18 A 12 VB - 18 A 12 VC - 18 A Standby: 12 VA - 1.5 A 12 VB - 3.3 A 12 VC - 0 A Operating: 12 VA - 36 A 12 VB - 27 A 12 VC - 36 A Standby: 12 VA - 1.5 A 12 VB - 5 A 12 VC - 0 A Operating: 12 VA - 36 A 12 VB - 27 A 12 VC - 36 A Standby: 12 VA - 1.5 A 12 VB - 5 A 12 VC - 0 A Rated output voltage 12 VA 12 VB 12 VC 12 VA 12 VB 12 VC 12 VA 12 VB 12 VC Temperature range: Operating 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) 28 Specifications of XPS 8960 Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Operating and storage environment This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your XPS 8960. Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 18. Computer environment Description Temperature range Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum) 20% to 80% (non-condensing) 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum)* 0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS Shock (maximum) 40 G 105 G Altitude range -15.20 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 -15.20 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft) ft) CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components. * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates the user environment. Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org Specifications of XPS 8960 29 4 Getting help and contacting Dell Technologies Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell Technologies products and services using these self-help resources: Table 19. Self-help resources Self-help resources Information about Dell Technologies products and services Resource location Dell Site MyDell app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system Windows Support Site Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and learn more about your computer through videos, manuals, and documents. Your Dell Technologies computer is uniquely identified using a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell Technologies computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at Dell Support Site. For more information about how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Instructions on how to find your Service Tag or Serial Number. Dell Technologies knowledge base articles 1. Go to Dell Support Site. 2. On the menu bar at the top of the Support page, select Support > Support Library. 3. In the Search field on the Support Library page, type the keyword, topic, or model number, and then click or tap the search icon to view the related articles. Contacting Dell Technologies To contact Dell Technologies for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see Contact Support at Dell Support Site. NOTE: Availability of the services may vary depending on the country or region, and product. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell Technologies product catalog. 30 Getting help and contacting Dell Technologies Downloaded from thelostmanual.org
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