Dell's performance desktop features a rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port hitting 20 Gb/s for fast external storage alongside a front USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port for quick peripheral connections. The integrated DisplayPort 1.4 output supports one external display, while additional display outputs depend on the discrete GPU configuration. An SD card reader on the front panel handles media imports without needing a dongle. Rear 3.5mm audio jacks provide 7.1 surround sound support for multi-channel speaker setups.
Dell performance desktop with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gb/s), DisplayPort 1.4, front SD card reader, and 7.1 surround audio.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Dell
- Release Year
- 2023
- Model Number
- XPS 8960
- Category
- desktop
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 3 | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (front, 1x PowerShare) | 5 Gb/s data transfer. One port supports PowerShare for charging when system is off. |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (front) | 10 Gb/s data transfer with PowerShare. |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | Headset jack (front) | Combo headphone and microphone jack. |
| SD Card Slot (UHS-I) | 1 | SD card reader (front) | Supports SD and SDXC cards. |
| USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 2 | USB-A 2.0 (rear, Smart Power On) | 480 Mbps. Smart Power On allows wake-from-USB. |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 2 | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (rear) | 5 Gb/s data transfer. |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) | 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (rear) | 20 Gb/s data transfer for fast external storage. |
| DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | DisplayPort 1.4 Dual-Mode (rear) | Integrated Intel graphics output. Supports DP-to-HDMI adapters natively via Dual-Mode. |
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 | Ethernet (rear) | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps). |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 3 | Audio jacks (rear) | Three 3.5mm jacks for 7.1 surround sound. Software-reconfigurable for Line Out, Line In, and Microphone. |
Notes & Compatibility
No Thunderbolt support. Display outputs beyond the integrated DisplayPort depend on GPU configuration (RTX 4060 adds 3x DP 1.4a + 1x HDMI 2.1). Intel 13th Gen platform. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.
