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• Updates for the SSD of 32 GB LITEON m2 on a special edition of Dell XPS-8900.

  Has anyone successfully upgraded Cache SSD m2 on their system XPS-8900?

  I have a Dell XPS-8900 that I bought a few months ago, and you want to update the cache of hard drive SSD m2.  The system has 2 to 7200 RPM hard drive + Cache SSD of 32 GB m2, 16 GB of memory (which I'm upgrading to 32 GB) and the processor i7 - 6700 k.

  I tried to replace it with either the Samsung 850 EVO m2 250 GB SSD or the Samsung 950 PRO NVMe 256 GB SSD.  I read in another post on the forum that the limit for XPS-8900 in the m2 slot was 256 GB.  Anyone know if this is correct?

  If anyone has any ideas on how I can change my system to tighten a bit more performance out of my system, I'd greatly appreciate your ideas.  It seems a little slow at startup and loading applications than I expected.

  It is not necessary to install a larger disk for use as a cache - it won't do much (if any) for performance.  There is a valid argument by replacing the disk cache with an SSD of larger m2 and then by installing the operating system on this drive (that is, running in native mode of SSD).  That WILL stimulate the acceptable performance.

  I doubt that there is a limit on the capacity of the drive - but there is no doubt about the physical size of the map itself.  Note that this system is NOT wired with an interface of PCIe 4 ways - then install a player is not worth the extra cost, because it will be limited by the design of the motherboard.

• Update hard disc on the special edition of Dell XPS-8900

  Hello, I have a Dell XPS-8900 that I bought a few months ago, and you want to upgrade the hard drive.  There to 2, 7200 RPM hard drive + Cache SSD of 32 GB m2.  I noticed by looking at the disk management, it has 2 free sheet music; a 39 MB OEM Partition and 11.73 GB recovery Partition.  Both show that they are 100% free.  I created the recovery USB disk and it deleted the recovery Partition files.

  Should I still have the Partition recovery or the OEM Partition?  When I switch to a new hard drive, is it possible to simply copy the partition of the OS?

  Also, I thought that he would have an EFI System Partition.  Is that what I need or installation?

  UEFI allows secure and start for 2 t boot partitions format: those are the two major differences, as well as the withdrawal of the restriction to have four primary partitions per disk.  Those who are not important here.

  I don't think that there is a capacity limit on the m2 in height slot, but there is most likely a limitation of the physical size of the map itself which may restrict your ability.

  You will get the best performance from the system running the operating system for one SSD drive for some.  You can easily find 2.5 "SATA SSD affordable up to 1 t in size now.  Drives 2.5 "tend to be less expensive than m2 format disks, although NVMe readers (whose prices are in the stratosphere), they are largely very reasonable in price for the exception.

  I would not necessarily fear disks 3.5 "Toshiba - these are in large part the designs of Hitachi/HGST (Toshiba entered the market of disk 3,5 '' when WD resumed HGST - the Chinese Government opposed the consolidation to two manufacturers of records based in the United States and forced to WD to spin off plants making the disks 3.5" to Toshiba).  The HGST designs have a good reputation for reliability - much better than those of Seagate, for sure.

  You are probably better off with a straight on the clone of the drive.  You can use the Windows Disk Administrator to change the partitions later.  I had the good luck of late with Macrium Reflect (free), but Acronis image works well - and Samsung provides a free version of it if you choose one of their SSDS.

• Looking to update the graphics card in my Dell XPS 8900 EVGA GeForce GTX 960.

  I have a Dell XPS 8900 Special Edition that I bought a few months ago. I want to upgrade the OEM GeForce 745 of GTX that it came with an EVGA GTX 960.

  I have the Dell XPS 8900 (processor i7 - 6700 k), 32 GB of memory, 2 TB HDD + SSD of 32 GB m2, monitor cache Dell UP2516D and Windows 10 Pro. I'll add a second monitor Dell UP2516D soon and later add an SSD and move the OS and applications on.

  My needs are not at stake. I mainly business applications (MS-Office, including access and project), finance and investment, and a lot of photo and video editing.  Photo editing software uses the GPU if I update.

  EVGA has suggested either of the following, based on what would be good:

  http://www.EVGA.com/products/product.aspx?PN=04G-P4-1961-KR

  http://www.EVGA.com/products/product.aspx?PN=04G-P4-3963-KR

  These cards are almost identical except;

  #1 is long of 6.8 ", has 1 BIOS, 1 fan and use 128 watts for $160

  #2 is 10.1 "long, has 2 BIOS, 2 fans and consume 160 watts for $170

  I thought I would replace the graphics card myself, but once I opened the folder, I was wondering if the two cards will even fit.  I saw that other people have swapped their graphics card, so it must be possible.

  When I look in my case, the existing graphics card is a single location.  These two cards are double slot.  In addition, it seems that there are a few transistors just next to the existing card.  When you install a card double slot, the new map is just overlap the transistors under?

  Finally, in view of these two cards and the XPS 8900 case, is it possible to put the card in?  Is it worth the extra $ 10 earn an extra BIOS and fan, to the detriment of one more card of time and 12 watts?

  Any help or thoughts are greatly appreciated, thank you.

  Dual cards fit without any problem. Many have improved their 8900 XPS and 8700 with cards that need two slots of width.

  I prefer the models dual fan as they run cooler. They have a bigger heat sink and with relatively low heat from GTX 960, some are silent at idle because the fans do not work.

  For example, MSI GTX 970 son fan only above a certain temp that only happens every game. Maybe the EVGA card did the same thing. It is nice to have a quiet system at idle.

  Regarding the adjustment, the MSI GTX 970 games 4 G card Dimensions are (mm) 140 x 277 x 35. Length and height are tight but it fits without cutting.

  In addition, as noted speedstep you run SATA cables under the card. I replaced the SATA cables with longer cables, so they route toward the front of the box, then under the graphics card and upward.

  This thread has many cards different people have added. (the link is on page 26) and about the halfway point is my son with the MSI GTX 970 system, which (I think) is slightly larger that the EVGA 960 you listed.  It also shows the case mod to add a front fan.

  en.Community.Dell.com/.../19611037

• Dell XPS 8900 System Desktop Computer "freezes and crashes.

  Recently, I bought a desktop computer Dell XPS 8900 with system Windows 7 professional responsible pre OP. The first thing I did was to make a list of list of all components of the system, the date and version of each. Then, I went to the Dell website, enter the number of computer and created a list of all the updates from Dell for this computer. Then I downloaded and installed all updates component except the update of BIOS that was the same version but there was no date for her.

  I have known hang ups and freezes since the beginning of the use of this computer and I keep having the same freeze and hang ups.
  With the number of complaints for the same problem, regardless of the operating system, you'd think Dell management and sales would recognize that there is a legitimate problem with this computer and assign their engineers to research the problem and issue a recall or a fix to the XPS 8900 users. I am a long time professional computer with more than 45 years in the it community. I always trusted Dell and their products recommended to family and friends, but also contacts in the it community and potential buyers. Dell can either acknowledge the problem with this product, and take appropriate corrective action or they can ignore the problem that won't go away, but the buyers of Dell products will be when the word gets out. I feel more comfortable buying or recommending Dell computers or for anyone.

  cessnapilot231

  I am a computer programmer as well.  I seriously think to change my loyalty to another brand like HP.  It of outrageous they basically ignore the question, without taking into account my emails and means "Well" in phone calls.

  Hover over the HP forums if you think it's better there.  Lenovo also has their forums. So tell me what all the roses 'out there '.

• How to install the second hard drive in the Dell XPS 8900

  My new Dell XPS 8900 only has a single HH and I would install a second HH.  Probably 3.5 SATA internal a 2 T.  I need a repair of XPS 8900 so that I know how to install the second disk.  I just need a few simple instructions so that I know how attached a data cable SATA and do the go by car.  Direction will be appreciated.

  You will need the drive AND a data cable.  The manual is here:

  www.Dell.com/.../manuals

• I had to reinstall windows on my Dell XPS recently. I used all the original disks and now I get an error when I try to activate it. I entered the product key and it says that it is incorrect.

  original title: Windows Visa re - install

  I had to reinstall windows on my Dell XPS recently. I used all the original disks and now I get an error when I try to activate it. I entered codes product etc. According to the disks but still no joy. How to solve this?

  Kind regards

  John Welsh

  I had to reinstall windows on my Dell XPS recently. I used all the original disks and now I get an error when I try to activate it. I entered codes product etc. According to the disks but still no joy. How to solve this?

  Kind regards

  John Welsh

  Activate by phone

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html
  Please note this step #9

  If the activation service informs you that she has failed and cannot help with activation, then STAY ON THE LINE and your call will be transferred to an operator of activation which will help you to activate your copy of Vista. The operator will give you all the numbers to ID of Confirmation if they accept that your copy of Vista is legitimate.
  NOTE: The operator just explain your situation and what you did to require activation. (EX: hardware upgrade, installed Vista on a new computer after uninstalling it from the old one, etc...)

• Please help me, last night I partition my macbook pro, el capitan, and when I try to open my windows via bootcamp I can't access most, blue screen out and my laptop closed.

  Please help me, last night I partition my macbook pro, el capitan, and when I try to open my windows via bootcamp I can't access most, blue screen out and my laptop closed.

  How do you partition the disk?

  This is what app or OS that do you?

• You want to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 Professional. I ran the Windows Upgrade Advisor, and he told me that I can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium and Ultimate. Why not professional?

  I want to install Windows 7 Professional.  I ran the Windows Upgrade Advisor, and he told me that I can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium and Ultimate. Why not professional? Or is this correct?

  You can still install Windows 7 Pro, but it requires a custom installation. This will remove all your programs (you will need to reinstall them), but you can save your files and settings to external storage before doing so.

  If you want to make a place in the upgrade you will need Home Premium or Ultimate.

  How to install Windows 7:

  If you have Vista:

  Update: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7

  Custom installation: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7-custom

  What Upgrade Options are available for Windows 7?
  If you are running Windows Vista , in some cases you can proceed directly to Windows 7, and in other cases, you must perform a custom installation. The following table shows what editions of Windows Vista can be upgraded to Windows 7.

  Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Ultimate Edition	Windows 7 Ultimate

  For more information, see upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 . (http://windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-vista )
  You can't go from 32 bit to 64 bit, a clean install is required. If you have any questions about the upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit or vice versa, please see this FAQ: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions
  If you have any general questions about reinstalling Windows , please see this site:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows

• I welcomed upcoming window for an update and then they took down my firewall and all my sucurity for a vista 2011 junk and want me to pay. Why and how can I go back?

  I welcomed upcoming window for an update and then they took down my firewall and all my sucurity for a vista 2011 junk and want me to pay. Why and how can I go back? IT DON'T ME LET HIM DO ANYTHING. I'm using another computer to do this because it won't let me go on the internet or access all programs! I don't want to buy the secuirty cause im going to buy another computer soon as soon as sales are made. but I need this one until I can do my school work and Exc...  any help?

  Makes it look like one of these:

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-win-7-AntiSpyware-2011

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-Internet-Security-2011

  If this is not the case, see if you can find it in this list

  http://www.bing.com/search?q=site%3Ableepingcomputer.com%2Fvirus-removal%2f+Vista+2011&QS=n&SK=&SC=5-51&form=QBRE

  Use the instructions in the manual. Do not download anything from advertising on the page.

  As you can not access the Internet, you will need to download all the tools you need on another computer and transfer on the computer infected with the help of a USB Flash drive.

  You can also try the Microsoft System Sweeper Standlone:

  http://connect.Microsoft.com/systemsweeper

• I can not select Windows 8.1 upgrade and other applications after update system

  I just refreshed my laptop Windows 8.1 after that that he returned to Windows 8... I opened the store and I can't select Windows 8.1 upgrade and other applications. What can solve this problem?

  Hey Kevin,

  If you bought your laptop with Windows 8, and she had a recovery partition, it would reset to Windows 8 when you want to run a system to refresh. This also applies if you have performed the update system using a disk installation or recovery of Windows 8. You mentioned that you are now unable to update Select 8.1 of Windows update, the Windows store.

  The Windows 8.1 update is not listed? Or you can not face problems with the update 8.1 for Windows from the Windows store?

  If you are facing the issue later, what happens when you click on the update of Windows 8.1 in Windows store? An error message appears?

  You also mentioned that you can not store of Windows other apps? What happens when you try to install?

  If you are unable to find the Windows 8.1 update in the Windows store, try the steps suggested in this article and checking:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/why-can-t-find-update-store

  If you are unable to install the update Windows 8.1 displayed in store Windows, then try these steps and check:

  First of all, make sure that you have installed all the Windows updates available, including 2871389 KB and KB 2917499.

  Method 1:

  Run the Windows update troubleshooting utility which can automatically detect and fix most of the incorrect settings that could cause problems with the download of updates. See the following steps:

  1. Press the Windows key + F to bring up the Search bar charms.
  2. Type of Troubleshooting and press enter; Click the tab settings , under the search box.
  3. Click on the tile to find and fix the problems and then click on the button show all the left pane.
  4. Click the Windows update troubleshooting tool and run it.

  Method 2:

  If the problem persists, disable any third-party antivirus software that you may have installed temporarily and check.

  Important note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 3:

  If the problem persists, start your computer in a clean boot state, and then try to install Windows 8.1. Start your computer in a clean boot state, you can reduce conflicts between software and help identify the root cause of the problem. You can read this article for more information:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: after the resolution of the problem, reset the computer to start as usual. Refer to the step How to configure the computer to start as usual after a boot minimum troubleshooting under more information.

• How can I make windows remember my email and password if I don't need to type it every time

  How can I make windows remember my email and password if I don't need to type it everytime I go to my email address

  Hello

  ·            What mail client do you use?

  ·            Or, you use Internet Explorer to access the emails?

  If you use Internet Explorer 7 or 8, then check out the following article:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/fill-in-website-forms-and-passwords-automatically

• can I keep windows xp oem installed and install windows 7 on a different partition

  can I keep windows xp oem installed and install windows 7 on a partition different, both so that I can switch between operating systems when I boot

  Yes, its legal.  Full retail version can be installed on any computer or partition or a drive in this computer and you can continue to use Windows XP.

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• How can I stop windows vista without updating the updates

  How can I stop windows vista without updating the updates because it affects my computer in error mode and I have to restore to get vista to startup after I reopen it later

  Hello

  You can change the settings for windows update to check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them.

  Change how Windows installs or notifies you of updates

  You can also check in the update to the update history recently failed, double-click the update to get the error code and let us know.

  See the Windows updates are installed

  You can also read the following article to reset the Windows Update components and check.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

• I bought the plan for photography and still pay each month. but I can't use photoshop only after update. and they need to join a plan. How can I do? I can only use for the trial version even I never tell months.

  I bought the plan for photography 6 months ago and still pay every month.

  but I can't use photoshop only after update. and they need to join a plan.

  How can I do?

  I can only use for the same test version that I pay every month.

  Hi yejik42305752,

  Please see the following article: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/trial--1-launch.html

  Kind regards

  Tanuj