Replacement for XPS 8900

Question

Hi all,

Have a favor to ask the forum here. I currently own an XPS8900 that I bought in Feb 2016. The PSU fan started making a huge racked this morning. I was already in the market for a new Desktop, but this new line of Dell Desktops is very confusing. I am planning to buy a replacement. I am not a gamer and not look to build anything. I also dont need Windows Pro OS. Is Tower Plus Model: EBT2250 the right replacement?

If I had to choose options, I would probably prefer to get a Power Supply upgrade and memory upgrade (though I could always put it in myself).

If there is already a review to read, that would helpful.

Thanks in advance.

mullising

redxps630 · Accepted Answer

it is essentially XPS 8970. the new naming scheme is confusing.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250

unlike 8900, 8970 has all proprietary parts except cpu and ssd.

easier to get the psu right up front than upgrade later. it does not use standard psu.

a known issue of 8950-60-70 psu is small fan wear out noise inside psu.

Richmond Dan · Accepted Answer

I replaced an 8940 with the EBT2250 (basic Core 7 Ultra 265 CPU and GTX4060 GPU).  To get a power supply upgrade you'll need to go with a CPU and/or GPU upgrade.  I added a tower cooler and two VR heat sinks myself to keep temps down, as well as a second 16GB memory stick.  I also transferred the 3 1/2' HDD from the 8940, since the EBT2250 comes with two carriers included.

mullising · Answer

Thank you for the link @redxps630 really nice article explaining the model. I did not realize that Dell went the Alienware way to proprietary parts.  I guess i will upgrade the power supply upfront.  Also, I am assuming that the memory is also standard DDR5.

redxps630 · Answer

Dell uses oem ram from a few memory makers.  non oem ram is hit or miss.

mullising · Answer

@Richmond Dan​  Thank you for the advice. I will definitely consider your suggestions.  Do you mind my asking if where did you buy the tower cooler and the heat sinks?

Richmond Dan · Answer

I’ll give you the exact details tomorrow…glad to help.

mullising · Answer

@Richmond Dan​ Thank you so much Dan!

Jbarrer_Dell4b4c7c · Answer

You probably have purchased your new computer by now, but...

I have decided to get a new computer to replace my 2016 XPS8900. My 8900 is working just fine, but i want to get windows 11, and have the option to get a separate graphics card in the future. I went with the QCT1250. I see the ECT1250 is on Amazon this Black Friday. i like that it has a good CPU and is expandable. good luck.

Dell Pro Desktops

Replacement for XPS 8900

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