This version is very little different from my 2012 XPS 8500. I upgraded mine from 8 GB to 16 GB RAM, and it has an AMD video card instead of nVidia, but it's basically the same machine. What can I say about it?
 
The only mechanical problem I've had with it is the power supply failed once, about 2 years ago. The power supply in the Sony Viao tower I had before the Dell also suffered a power supply failure.
 
Other than that, and replacing the DVD drive with a BD R/W drive, seems pretty much apples vs. apples. And I paid $1600 for mine (with only 8 GB RAM). In May, 2012.
 
At less than $1000? A really good deal.
 
FWIW, Win10 runs great on my XPS 8500. AMD's Win10 driver is still a bit glitchy, but Win10 recovers great, whereas Win7 would have crashed. I'd check for comments as to the nVidia's Win10 driver, but I'd pick one up if my current PC needed replacement.

SuperG
Guess what - right across from the little core i7 intel sticker is a Waves sticker. Why, it's gotta be a special build for Waves Inc. It's a music computer. I am one lucky bastard!

 
While it's a good value (I'm seeing $950 on the site for this model right now), I don't think there are any special hardware features that make it a "music" computer. My understanding is the Waves sticker denotes their "MaxxAudio" suite of software-based processors for the integrated audio, including EQ, compression, stereo enhancement, etc. all based on Waves plugin tech. So you're getting tools to improve the built-in audio, but that doesn't mean your DAW will perform better. Someone will please correct me if I'm wrong.
 
Still, good deal for a decent PC, and the Waves stuff can certainly improve the gaming or video-watching experience. Enjoy!
 
Cheers,
Eddie
 

The case is the same as the 8500, that's about that's the same (I think the previous 8300 model also had the same case).  They have had two new models since the 8500.  The 8700 and now the 8900.  The 8700 and 8900 both use different (newer) motherboards and Intel CPU's.   

Eddie TX
My understanding is the Waves sticker denotes their "MaxxAudio" suite of software-based processors for the integrated audio, including EQ, compression, stereo enhancement, etc. all based on Waves plugin tech. So you're getting tools to improve the built-in audio

That is correct.
 
 

It does come with the Windows 10 disk for those who want it. It's just a really good deal.

Note:
 
MOTU Ultralite mk3 Hybrid sucx via USB on this machine. Most likely USB3 is as Motu unit is USB2.
 
Ordered Firewire card from Dell - they sent me a PCI card. No can use. Finally ordered PCI-E unit from OfficeMax - Dell wanted more for the proper card. I Let them know their compatibility info on their web site, for the card I ordered is wrong. Hoping like hell the refund my shipping.

Windows 10 has been great on my machine, no major problems at all except the odd weird "glitch," like for instance sometimes I will save an image to a folder but it won't display the thumbnail for a while, just the generic image icon. Never gotten to the bottom of that one. But in terms of all my apps working, I have it on my DAW and my business laptop and everything seems to work great, including Quickbooks (not the latest version), Office 2010 and all that jazz. 

I really don't have anything against Windows 10, I'm hearing good things about it. My only halt is that, being a power user, all the 'dangerous' stuff has been buried or hidden. It's like somebody went into your house and rearranged all the furniture and it's impossible to find anything.