Multimedia powerhouse
Maximize your multimedia with this powerful desktop PC featuring 3rd Gen Intel® Quad Core processors, high-performance graphics, USB 3.0 and more.
Operating system
Windows 7 Professional
Finally, a desktop that keeps pace with your creativity.
Multitask like you mean it with the blazing-fast performance of Intel® Core™ i7 processors, available with Windows 7 Professional and up to 12GB of DDR3 1600MHz memory.*
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Get the graphics engine you need — and the power to drive it.
Whether you’re rendering digital designs or simply enjoying them, XPS™ 8500 is designed for supreme visual impact, thanks to high-performance graphics and 225W of dedicated graphics horsepower.
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Work fast, and save the work that matters.
Save your biggest creative projects with huge storage options, and enjoy fast boot ups, program load times and access to your frequently used files thanks to Intel® Smart Response Technology and an optional solid-state drive (SSD).
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Windows 7 Professional
Finally, a desktop that keeps pace with your creativity.
Multitask like you mean it with the blazing-fast performance of Intel® Core™ i7 processors, available with Windows 7 Professional and up to 12GB of DDR3 1600MHz memory.*
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Get the graphics engine you need — and the power to drive it.
Whether you’re rendering digital designs or simply enjoying them, XPS™ 8500 is designed for supreme visual impact, thanks to high-performance graphics and 225W of dedicated graphics horsepower.
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Work fast, and save the work that matters.
Save your biggest creative projects with huge storage options, and enjoy fast boot ups, program load times and access to your frequently used files thanks to Intel® Smart Response Technology and an optional solid-state drive (SSD).
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Turn your living room into a cinema.
Not only can you create HD (high-definition) masterpieces on XPS™ 8500, but with integrated 7.1 audio and an optional Blu-ray Disc™ drive, you can also experience HD entertainment the way it was meant to be seen and heard.
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Connect to your world — and workspace.
XPS 8500 features plenty of easy-access ports for connecting your Dell monitor or printer, digital camera and more — including USB 3.0 for lightning-fast data transfers.
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You've got it, so flaunt it.
Who says a desktop PC has to be confined beneath your desk? With a graceful, eye-catching exterior that enables easy access to essential features, XPS 8500 integrates form, function and finesse into every detail.
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Not only can you create HD (high-definition) masterpieces on XPS™ 8500, but with integrated 7.1 audio and an optional Blu-ray Disc™ drive, you can also experience HD entertainment the way it was meant to be seen and heard.
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Connect to your world — and workspace.
XPS 8500 features plenty of easy-access ports for connecting your Dell monitor or printer, digital camera and more — including USB 3.0 for lightning-fast data transfers.
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You've got it, so flaunt it.
Who says a desktop PC has to be confined beneath your desk? With a graceful, eye-catching exterior that enables easy access to essential features, XPS 8500 integrates form, function and finesse into every detail.
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Complete your XPS 8500 experience.
Your XPS™ 8500 is just the start. Look for these great additions when finalizing your purchase.
Software
Your XPS 8500 comes with Skype™ for video chatting, McAfee® Security and lots more. Browse Dell.com to find additional software for turning your vision into reality.
Your XPS 8500 comes with Skype™ for video chatting, McAfee® Security and lots more. Browse Dell.com to find additional software for turning your vision into reality.
Services
We're here and ready to help. Along with your Limited Hardware Warranty*, you can customize a suite of services just right for you. Find out more about Dell’s Services.
We're here and ready to help. Along with your Limited Hardware Warranty*, you can customize a suite of services just right for you. Find out more about Dell’s Services.
Accessories
Whether you want accessories for work or play, you'll find what you need at Dell.com. Pick up a Dell monitor and a wireless keyboard and mouse to expand your workspace.
Whether you want accessories for work or play, you'll find what you need at Dell.com. Pick up a Dell monitor and a wireless keyboard and mouse to expand your workspace.
Processor
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3450 processor (3.10 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.50 GHz)
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3770 processor (3.40 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.90 GHz)
Operating System
- Windows(R) 7 Home Premium SP1 64 bit (English)
Windows(R) 7 Professional SP1 64 bit (English)
Windows(R) 7 Ultimate SP1 64 bit (English)
Hard Drive
- Up to 2000GB* SATA hard drive
Optical Drive
DVDRW
BD-Combo
BD-REChipset
Intel® “Panther Point” H77Form Factor
Mini TowerTV tuner
None
Wired
10/100/1000 Gigabit
Media Card Reader
19:1
Audio n Speakers
Integrated 7.1 Surround
Bluetooth
BT 4.0 with Wi-Fi card
Video Card
- 1GB AMD Radeon(TM) HD 7570 (DVI, HDMI, VGA)
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640
Ports
- REAR: (2) USB 3.0, (4) USB 2.0, Audio Jacks, RJ-45, VGA, HDMI
Front: (2) USB 3.0, MCR
Top: (2) USB 2.0 (One Powershare) Microphone, HeadphonesPower
460W
Preliminary Dimensions & Starting weight*
(H) 17.49 in x (W) 7.30 in x (D) 15.99 in
Weight: 30.42 lbsColor Options
Black (Standard)
White (Special Edition)
Bright Chrome trim
Slots
- 4 DIMM Slots
Wireless option
WLAN combo card (802.11n + BT 4.0)
Regulatory
- Regulatory Model: D03M
Regulatory Type: D03M005
Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment
Customer Spotlight
XPS 8500
A 5 star rating by jeaker : "... , I've been very pleased in this first month and look forward to the many advantages of having my new Dell computer now and in the future ...." Read full review
