XPS 8700 planning to upgrade to GTX 660Ti.

[John Wick]

I was wondering if anyone else did this or know alot about pc configuration or both to help me. If anyone out there does can you tell me if it would fit and be compatible? Thanks.

[_I_]

what power supply does the dell pc have?

in an oem pc, you will need to upgrade the psu when you upgrade a gpu

660ti is 150w
a quality 450w psu will be enough for it

on the cheap (still decent quality)
cx500 is $45 shipped and $20 rebate ($25ar)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

[John Wick]

I have a 450 and was wondering if anyone else tried to put in a 660ti in and what were the results?

Originally posted by _I_:

what power supply does the dell pc have?

in an oem pc, you will need to upgrade the psu when you upgrade a gpu

660ti is 150w
a quality 450w psu will be enough for it

on the cheap (still decent quality)
cx500 is $45 shipped and $20 rebate ($25ar)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

[_I_]

what brand/model power supply?

[John Wick]

corsair 450

Originally posted by _I_:

what brand/model power supply?

[_I_]

ok, should be fine

[John Wick]

Ok thanks does anyone else have an xps 8700 and updated the graphics card and could share their experience? n

Originally posted by _I_:

ok, should be fine

[_I_]

what are the specs?

post a cpuz validation link
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
cpuz -> validate button -> submit button
it will open a browser, copy the url (address) and paste it here

[John Wick]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxgRca_100yGMk8zcGZ1S290NkU/view?usp=sharing

[John Wick]

8 gigs of ram

[Bad 💀 Motha]

For what games though?
You have a i7-4790 + 8GB RAM; u should be fine.
Just need a good GPU. And if the Dell has any room for fans; add them to aid in overall cooling/airflow.

[John Wick]

crysis 3 wolfenstein(on sale now) gta IV & V etc thanks for reminding me theres two fans already without the gpu fan and thanks for the input

Originally posted by Bad-Motha:

For what games though?
You have a i7-4790 + 8GB RAM; u should be fine.
Just need a good GPU. And if the Dell has any room for fans; add them to aid in overall cooling/airflow.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Then u want a better GPU; what's your budget for this?

[John Wick]

budget??? I just want the best GPU for the job that is compatible with the stock mobo. I was planning on buying the evga gtx 660 ftw signature 2 3gb

Originally posted by Bad-Motha:

Then u want a better GPU; what's your budget for this?

[_I_]

get a gtx970, best bang for the budget highe end gpu at this time
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-5.html

[John Wick]

but then i havde to buy a new power supply and hope it doesnt fry my mobo

Originally posted by _I_:

get a gtx970, best bang for the budget highe end gpu at this time
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-5.html