XPS 8300 PSU upgrade?

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• XPS 8300 GPU upgrade with parts question

  Hey all,.

  I'm looking to upgrade my GPU without having to touch my food or any other room in my XPS 8300. I am running with processor i5 to 3.00 GHz, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB harddrive (from what I remember off the top of my head since I'm at work). I read in many places that GTX 750 it would be a fine upgrade without having a problem of PSU or of the motherboard, but before buying, I thought I would ask if everything would be fine without compatibility issues. The link here is the card I have planned to go with, but wanted to know if there is all the more powerful cards out there that I can possibly use. I always use my AMD HD 5450 stock card that's why I'm planning an upgrade. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Anthony

  This is the best that I've seen reported on our power 460w.

• XPS 8300 GPU Upgrade

  Hello

  I bought my XPS 8300 in 2011. He's been good for me over the years, but now I find that I could use a GPU upgrade. It handles most of the games, but barely meets the minimum. I'm still running Windows 7, but plan on spending at 10 at the end of the year. It has the stock power 460W Dell I have probably as well to replace it. I want the best move that will run on this system and fit in the case. It has the following specifications:
  CPU [email protected]
  16 GB of RAM
  GPU AMD HD 6700

  Thank you.

  As a reminder, Dell will not validate Windows 8/8.1/10 on this model. So, you will need to look elsewhere for drivers.

  Detail of video cards reported by users to work with our power 460w =
  NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
  AMD Radeon HD7750

  Video cards with power upgrade retail =
  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti
  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770
  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
  NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
  Radeon HD 7750
  250th Radeon R7
  Radeon R9 270 X

• XPS 8300 Motherboard upgrade - what OS problems I have?

  Hello world

  I have a XPS 8300 i7.  I want to change the existing motherboard for Asus P8P67 PRO.  A that someone does something similar and faced problems?  Primarily, problems with a reinstall of Win 7 recovery disks.  Does anyone know that the motherboard Dell is linked to the Win 7 install?

  Thanks in advance

  You must purchase a valid license for Windows 7 retail.  The license that comes with the computer is called OEM, is specific to Dell and is limited to the computer with which it is delivered.  As a general rule, the installation disk will check the BIOS to see if this is a Dell system. If this isn't the case, it will usually stop installation.  I've heard of cases where it will install, but in any case, it will not accept the product key for activation.

  Other things to watch, which are common for this type of project... various and devices on the system Panel do not always have standard connectors, so rewireing a connector is sometimes necessary.  I can't say with certainty for the 8300 in particular.  The alignment of the fixing holes can also affect the ease with which other advice can be used.

• Dell XPS 8500 PSU upgrade needed?

  Hello

  I would like to know if its possible to use this card graph (Asus Nvidia GTX 660 TI)

  with 8500 XPS system that got a POWER 450 W PSU.

  The manufacturer (Asus) advises a block of POWER W 550 while Nvidia defines minimum 450 W PSU.

  What do you think? Should I try it with the power supply 450 internal or should I switch to a 600 W or

  POWER SUPPLY 700?

  

  The XPS 8500 has a 460 watt unit.  Others fled with the help of technology of GTX 660 on the power supply. So, I would not bother with any upgrade of the power supply. Note that when these larger maps, you may need more long SATA cables to your optical or HARD drive.    Also, the XPS 8500 is found to have problems with capacity with some brands.  I prefer the brand EVGA, but it is up to you.

• The upgrade of my Dell XPS 8300

  Hello

  Currently, I use my Dell XPS 8300 with set up the following:

  • Intel core i7 - 2600 to 3.4 GHz
  • 8 GB RAM
  • GPU: Radeon HD 5770
  • PSU: 460W (AC460AD-00)

  It has served me well but shows it's age while I was looking to upgrade the graphics card and the power supply if necessary. But this is the first time I did something like this then I'd some tips / warnings on the potential pitfalls before buying something.

  After doing some background reading, I was thinking get a GTX 970 and upgrade the PSU, but I would like to know, questions, I could deal with that. I heard there were problems with XPS 8300 bios don't do not work well with graphics cards. I am currently on AO3, but there is no problem if necessary upgrade.

  My budget is around £400-£500 if anyone knows the best ways to update my PC.

  Thank you.

  Consider using this for now until you can buy new. Spending that much on unnecessary updates are not handy on a computer that is a few years old. You have a good installation now - 8 GB of ram, big power, i7 cpu that is best for your motherboard - as long as everything works. New computers can easily be purchased for what your budget allows for upgrades. The only thing to consider is a video card a little better that your power supply will take place as well as better control that you can use when you get a new computer. Ignore the upgrade of processor since that is not worth the expense or effort for minimal returns. You most likely impossible to switch the cpu to a newer version without replacing the motherboard. I would make sure to have the latest and probably last - bios A06.

• XPS 8300, upgrade video card

  Hi I have a Dell XPS8300

  It came with the card AMD Radeon HD 6450, but there isn't enough good run the latest games, not even with settings very low... This is why I intend to upgrade that.

  The problem is that I don't know if the map I want to buy is compatible or if I could make it work... I'm really new to this so I need a little help please...

  It's the map: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclock-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3753-KR/dp/B00IDG3IDO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1401905637&sr=8-4&keywords=nvidia+gtx+780

  Im not in that of a hardcore gamer who wants ultra graphics on all games, I want to just that my PC to run the latest games at least on a medium to high heat (or even low) with decent FPS...

  I believe that my 6 GB DDR3 RAM and Intel core i5-2300 (2.80 Ghz) with this video card should be enough.

  Please let me know (any expert on the subject) if I can use this card without problem so I can just click 'buy' haha. Or if it something else I have to make it work please let me know

  Thanks :)!

  GTX 560 it is no longer on the market so there is no need to buy this card unless you found it used for $100 or less on ebay.  The GTX 750 Ti is a better deal for a new card and I'd get this one.  I've seen where users have for their XPS 8300 GTX 750 it and it works fine.

• XPS 8300 upgrade for 60 fps on GTA V

  This is my first post, so I'm sorry if I am breaking the rules of the forum or posting in the wrong section.

  I'm looking to upgrade my XPS 8300. There the processor i7, 6 GB of ram and ATI Radeon 5670 CPU. If possible, I want to spend less than $300. I want 60 fps or more on moderated video settings.

  What are my options? I think I should start with a good video card. Should I upgrade my RAM 8 GB? I don't know what types of RAM are compatible with XPS 8300 motherboard. Do you think I should get a 120 GB SSD, reinstall the OS and only install GTA V on the SSD? The reason why I am considering an SSD is due to loading of those times... Incase you haven't noticed, I'm a huge noob when it comes to this. I don't know the basics. Thank you! :)

  HossMan1

  I think I should start with a good video card.

  Yes and a power upgrade. Note that only feeds 5.9 inches long or less will adjust the chassis, but you can move the motherboard and other viscera in a third party with the best cooling chassis.

  A look at video cards shows that $300 will buy GPU performance much more than the top-of-the-line cards from 2012, when the game is released. However, you should be able to provide the upgrade.

  HossMan1

  I don't know what types of RAM are compatible with XPS 8300 motherboard.

  It's a recent motherboard, so most types of DDR3 memory should work. However, 6 GB should be enough.

  HossMan1

  reason why I am considering an SSD is because of loading of those times...

  Yes, an SSD would improve loading times, and I recommend that you install the operating system on it and the game. You will enjoy a huge helping hand to the performance.

• NVidia Geforce GTX 960 in XPS 8300

  Hi, I'm looking to upgrade the graphics card Radeon HD 6450 in my XPS 8300 a GTX 960 (specifically, the edition of Strix ASUS) and I have a few questions:

  He enters the case? (dimensions of the card: 21.52 x 12.12 x4.09 centimeters)

  Will it work with the motherboard? (the card is pcie 3.0)

  It will work with food? (460w power supply card 'up to 150W additional 6-pin PCIe consumption)

  Sorry if I look like a noob but this is my first time upgrading a platform.

  Thank you!

  The graphics card:

  www.Asus.com/.../

  The stock answer from Dell, it's that they tested only a handful of older cards.

  The reality is that many have done on an 8300. Search this forum and see what worked.

  Insofar as the PSU, yes the stock PSU THAT will work with a GTX 960. It has a PCI power with two cable six pins on the connectors. If the specific card you choose has a connector 8 pins, most of the cards equipped with a 8 pin adapter 6.

  I'm not 100% on the supply POWER 8300 has two six pin PCI connector.  Best to open the case and look. I thought the 8500, a member of the family was when I wrote this.

  But, how old is your system, and how much time it runs a day that it might be time to consider a new power supply. If so, search the forums for what everyone puts in their 8300, 8700 or 8900 again. They are in the same case and best I can tell essentially the same power supply.

  Another advantage of upgrading the PSU will be slightly more efficient and quieter.

  I upgraded to Seasonic X - 650 s of my 8700 s two and have the OEM in a box as a spare for the members of the family.

  So, while I'm spending your money, you might consider a GTX 970. Prices are down because the next generation of cards is almost here. If you're game, you can consider a little more power under the hood of the GPU.

• Update video card for Dell XPS 8300

  I'm looking for suggestions for a video card to replace the original NVIDIA GT420 DDR3 1 GB video card in my XPS 8300 running with Windows 7 64 bit.  The PSU is rated at 460 W (+ 12VA-18 a; + 12VB 16 A; + 12VC 8A; + 5V 25A; + 5V to the 2 0a; 3.3V 17A; and - 12V 0-3).  I would avoid upgrading the power supply if possible.

  The original of the NVIDIA card is a PCI Express x 16 slot.  I don't know if it's PCI Express x 16 or PCI Express 2.0 x 16.  Someone knows for a desktop XPS 8300 bought July 2011.

  Thank you.

  Oldjayhawk

  It is difficult to determine how quiet a card can be if you look on the comments of the people who bought the specific card you want, or you happen to find a professional opinion on this.   I find most of the double slot cards or cards with the biggest fans to shut up, so I don't think you need worry too much noise.   I have a Sapphire HD 6870 and it's very quiet.  I don't know the HD 7750 is fine for your application and games even if it will happen later.  With the game, you kind of match the video card with the monitor you own and resolution capabilities.  If you have a high screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 or more and you want to set this resolution, then you want a better video card.  After rebate, it may be that a difference of $20 between the 7750 HD and HD 7770 so keep that in mind also.

• 760 GTX even power req as GTX 560TI for XPS 8300?

  My XPS 8300 has a GTX 560 TI originally equipped.

  IAM thinking of upgrading to a 760 GTX but all the messages suggest the Dell power supply will need to be upgraded. The thing is, when I look at the GeForce site for specifications, it says that both cards have the same characteristics of power, map max 170 watt and the power of 500 watts min, which is more that I understand Dell ships with, but Ive never had a problem with the 560, in fact the specifications of the Geforce show 210 watt for oem 560.

  Don't you think that I'll be able to run the 760 if the 560ti has been authorized?

  What about any other matter, I read such as to the incompatibility of the bios?

  The XPS 8300 has the power of 460 watts.  The system provides up to 225 watts for video cards using 2 PCIe power connectors.  The Dell OEM GTX 560 Ti won't have the same characteristics as a retail card, however.  It is more likely uses less energy than the information you find on retail cards.   Theoretically, this should work since both have approximately the same energy consumption.  Have a 460 watt PSU vs having a 500-watt power supply will not make a difference here.  Dell POWER supply can most likely culminate at 500 watts in any case if necessary, but she won't be necessary.  It is up to you, but I wouldn't have a problem, give it a try.  Compatibility with a Dell bios or motherboard is another story and XPS models have had their fair share of it.

  I have a 660 s Dell with just a 220 Watt power supply.  Two video cards, I used in this system have said that a requirement of POWER 400 watts PSU and both worked very well.  It's a difference of 180 watts compared to the 40 watts you have.  As long as you know what really are the electrical needs of the video card, you can essentially determine whether a map will work or not.

• XPS 8300: Can I put the food?

  I would like to upgrade my power supply for my XPS 8300 to something with 500W or later. Exceeding of several internet forums, it seems that some people were able to do, but they need to change in order to adapt because the exclusive Dell power is shaped differently.

  I opened a discussion with Dell and said then that the "maximum power to the system would be 460w", which means that I have no option to upgrade.

  Can anyone else confirm this? It seems fairly ridiculous that Dell would bother someone to upgrade their system this way.

  BadgerKing

  Yes, generic ATX power supply can be installed, with a power of 20 + 4 pin main motherboard, or 24 pins as the XPS 8300 has a panel back open, with or without the on/off switch.

  You should be able to buy a compatible power supply either a local computer or online store.

  Note: A power supply with four SATA power connectors, is necessary.

  It was reported that it is better to buy a PSU with a depth of approximately 5.9 ".

  Bev.

• Update the video card in Dell XPS 8300

  I have the Dell xps 8300 Intel core i7-2600 processor 3.40 GHz AMD Radeon 6670.I graphics card would like to move my PSU and graphics card. I would like to know my high-end video card. I think on gtx 970. It works with my pc

  Maybe not. There seems to be some compatibility issues with Nvidia.

  A Radeon 7950 and corsair CS850M would be perhaps in order.

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16817139098

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814202026

• XPS 8300 and GTX 980 Ti

  Hello

  I have an a XPS 8300, I was wondering if it will work with a GTX 980 Ti assuming that:

  • Power supply is upgraded (already have)
  • fits in the case (go to check)
  • Updated BIOS (I'm sure that I have of the A06 Bios will check)
  • have minimum 8G of ram (I do).
  • Still using Win 7.

  from what I've read, 980 seems to work if you have the above. What about a Ti 980?

  is there anything else I should be worried?

  Thank you

  On this page there was a guy by the name of "SlimJ87D" who put a 980ti in a 8700 successfully. I think it's basically the same deal.

  Unfortunately, due to the connectors being the end of the map that they were under the metal aside for him then, he said, it was not enough space to put in the pin connectors, while his shear part of the metal that you see in the picture he posted on this page that I linked.

  You may need to do the same thing that ti 980 you get. He used the MSI file that is listed as 5.51 inches in height.

  A smaller in size might very well fit. Here "agentblue" said the ti-980 EVGA adapt without the need to change the case. The ti PNY 980 is similar in size to the EVGA so it would probably be good too. Most of the others seem to be larger.

• XPS 8300 - Ivy Bridge & RAM support

  I tried looking for a forum, post, comment... anything which confirms what is the maximum RAM supported in a Dell XPS 8300 and also whether Ivy Bridge CPU are taken in charge or not.

  I am yet to find anything conclusive (Please share if you have), so, I did the test myself and can confirm the following:

  • Ivy Bridge CPU compatibility: No.
  • Maximum RAM: 32 GB

  I tested my 8300 XPS with Intel Core i7-3770 processor (8 M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz) and the system would not POST. No beep codes; just would not AFTER. Then I'm under BIOS A06, of course, this has not helped. I read on this forum someone talking about a BIOS A07 which came bundled with their XPS 8300 (0Y2MRG) of replacement motherboard. If anyone knows how to get this BIOS A07 I'd like to get my hands on it to see if it offers support of Ivy Bridge.

  Regarding the RAM, I am running 32 GB of RAM without problem. I use 4 x G.Skill RipJawsX 8 GB (1x8GB) 1333 MHz DDR3 PC3 - 10666C 9 Memory Sticks (F3-10666CL9S-8GBXL). The BIOS and OS the two report 32 GB installed and everything works well.

  I hope someone benefits from my findings and I also hope that someone out there has access to the BIOS A07 is ready to share.

  You already know the answer, but I share this as another data point and using another brand for memory.

  Maximum RAM supported Dell for this system is 16 GB. However, it works very well with 32 GB of RAM. I've used this kit of memory in mine:

  Corsair XMS3 32 GB (4X8Go) DDR3 1333 MHz (PC3 10666) memory (CMX32GX3M4A1333C9) Fund

  No doubt others works fine, too. The only downside is that most Dells would come with Windows 7 Home Premium installed and which only allows access to 16 GB of RAM. You must have Windows 7 Professional or ultimate edition to access all 32 GB of RAM. You can make the Windows Anytime Upgrade to buy Win7 Pro if you want to go this route, it as if by magic basically makes your existing install in Win7 Pro, so you don't have to reinstall anything.

  If you put more than 16 GB in a system of Home Premium, when you right click on computer and go to properties, you will see the memory listed as 32 GB (16 GB usable). So the operating system you will see everything, it just won't let you USE it all. Hard, there is?

  I had looked at this issue and not have anything solid for an answer so I tried myself and write about my success.