VR-ready Dell Inspiron 5680 gaming desktop features 8th Gen Intel Processors

Every year laptops and desktops are upgraded to the latest and greatest, and Dell’s Inspiron gaming desktop is no exception. With VR (virtual reality) gaining traction, the new Dell Inspiron 5680 gaming desktop features 8th Gen Intel Core processors and Ready for VR configurations which include NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 and 1070 discrete graphics options.

Offering easy upgrades, the Inspiron 5680 allows gamers to configure it with dual drive and SSD options, and up to 64GB DR4 2666MHz memory for faster performance and multi-tasking. Additional slots include a PCIe x16 expansion slot and up to 4 bays (3 HHD and 2 SSD bays) for future upgrading.

The latest gaming desktop from Dell also features SmartByte which prioritizes video streaming over other traffic for lag-free viewing. With the Performance 7.1 Channel HD sound card and Dell CinemaSound (part of Dell Cinema), gamers will be able enjoy enhanced volume and bass while gaming or streaming video.

Full technical specifications and features include:

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  Processor Options

  • 8th Generation Intel®Core™ i3 8100 (4-Core/4-Thread, 6MB Cache, 3.6GHz )
  • 8th Generation Intel®Core™ i5 8400 (6-Core/6-Thread, 9MB Cache, up to 4GHz with Intel®Turbo Boost Technology)
  • 8th Generation Intel®Core™ i7 8700 (6-Core/12-Thread, 12MB Cache, up to 4.6GHz with Intel®Turbo Boost Technology)
• Operating System
  • Microsoft®Windows®10 Home 64-bit
  • Microsoft®Windows®10 Pro 64-bit
  • Microsoft®Windows®10 Single Language 64-bit
• Memory Options
  • 8GB DDR4 at 2400MHz; up to 64GB (additional memory sold separately) (Standard)
  • 16GB DDR4 at 2400MHz; up to 64GB (additional memory sold separately)
• Chipset
  • Micro ATX motherboard
  • Intel®Z370 Express Chipset
• Graphics
  • NVIDIA®GeForce®GTX 1050 with 2GB GDDR5
  • NVIDIA®GeForce®GTX 1060 with 3GB GDDR5
  • NVIDIA®GeForce®GTX 1070 with 8GB GDDR5
• Storage Options
  • Single Storage Drive Options
    • 1TB 7200RPM 6Gb/s
  • Dual Storage Drive Options
    • 128GB M.2 SATA SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage)
    • 128GB M.2 SATA SSD (Boot) + 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage)
    • 256GB M.2 SATA SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage)
    • 256GB M.2 SATA SSD (Boot) + 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage)
  • Intel Optane Accelerated Options
    • 16GB Intel®Optane™ memory accelerated 1TB 7200RPM HDD
    • 32GB Intel®Optane™ memory accelerated 1TB 7200RPM HDD
    • 16GB Intel®Optane™ memory accelerated 2TB 7200RPM HDD
    • 32GB Intel®Optane™ memory accelerated 2TB 7200RPM HDD
• Optical Drive Options
  • No Optical Drive
  • Tray-loading DVD Burner
• Multimedia
  • Internal High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio MaxxAudioPro
  • Headphone/Microphone combo jack
• System Lighting: Recon Blue Internal Lighting (Standard)
• Expansion Slots: 1X PCIex16 , 1X PCIex4 , 2X PCIex1
• Power Supply: 460 Watt Internal Power Supply
• Cooling Technology: Air Cooling –Smart cooling thermal solution
• Ports, Slots & Chassis
  • (1x) Audio Combo 1/8″ Port
  • (2x) SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
  • (2x) USB 2.0
  • With optional Optical Drive:
    • Front Ports
      • (1x) Headphone 1/8″ Port
      • (1x) SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C
      • (1x) SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
      • (2x) USB 2.0
    • Rear Ports
      • (4x) SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
      • (2x) USB 2.0
      • (1x) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Port
      • (1x) Full Size DisplayPort
      • (1x) Microphone
      • (1x) Front L/R surround line-out
      • (1x) Rear L/R surround
      • (1x) Center/subwoofer surround
      • (1x) Line-in/Side surround
• Dimensions & Weight
  • Height (maximum): 458.86 mm (18.07 in.)
  • Depth (maximum): 437.53 mm. (17.23 in.)
  • Width (maximum): 216 mm. (8.50 in.)
  • Average weight: 13.74 Kg. (30.27 lbs.)
• Systems Management
  • Factory Installed Dell Client Command | Update
  • Factory Installed Dell Command | Power Manager
• Warranty and Service
  • Limited Hardware Warranty Standard 1 year
  • Next Business day Service after Remote Diagnosis
  • optional 3, 4 and 5-year hardware warranty extensions and 3-5 year Dell ProSupportcontracts available10
• Recommended Accessories
  • Alienware25 Gaming Monitor –AW2518H
  • AlienwareMainstream Gaming Keyboard, Mouse and Palm Rest
  • Dell Performance USB Headset –AE2
  • Dell 2.1 Speaker System –AE415
  • Dell Portable SSD Drive, USB Type-C™ 3.1 Gen 1 -256G

The Dell Inspiron 5680 gaming desktop is now available with a starting retail price of $749USD.

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