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So I've been really wanting to upgrade my gpu and the 480 might finally make it happen. I had a few questions though.

-would the card be compatible with my dell xps 8700, and would it even be worth is(like would it be bottle necked)

-I'm on a pretty low budget so I was thinking about just getting the 4gb but would saving for the 8gb be worth it?

-Should I wait a little for some after market models? I'll probably have to wait a bit anyway so. 

-would I need to upgrade my psu also? 460w

 

Thinks that's all thanks. 

 

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6 minutes ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

What is your specs? 

Does your PSU have a 6pin power connector? 

Everything is dell other then the cpu, i5 4430

Yes it does, unless there's multiple connectors that have 6pins 

7 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

What PSU specifically? Also, does it have an i5-4460?

Everything is dell or some random brand. The only things I know aren't dell are the gpu, cpu i5 4430, and ram, can't remember what the ram is but it's bad. 

 

I can try taking some pictures with my potato if it would help in anyway.

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4 minutes ago, Firefly_ said:

Everything is dell other then the cpu, i5 4430

Yes it does, unless there's multiple connectors that have 6pins 

Everything is dell or some random brand. The only things I know aren't dell are the gpu, cpu i5 4430, and ram, can't remember what the ram is but it's bad. 

 

I can try taking some pictures with my potato if it would help in anyway.

 

9 minutes ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

What is your specs? 

Does your PSU have a 6pin power connector? 

 

10 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

What PSU specifically? Also, does it have an i5-4460?

The dell uses a 460W PSU. 

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1 minute ago, Abdul201588 said:

 

 

The dell uses a 460W PSU. 

Yep you're right, I remembered it being a 420w but I was wrong, thanks.

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2 minutes ago, Firefly_ said:

Everything is dell other then the cpu, i5 4430

Yes it does, unless there's multiple connectors that have 6pins 

Everything is dell or some random brand. The only things I know aren't dell are the gpu, cpu i5 4430, and ram, can't remember what the ram is but it's bad. 

Dells use delta PSUs it should be sufficient. I think your i5 will be just fine for a RX 480. 

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1 minute ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

Dells use delta PSUs it should be sufficient. I think your i5 will be just fine for a RX 480. 

Ok thank you.

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3 minutes ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

Dells use delta PSUs it should be sufficient. I think your i5 will be just fine for a RX 480. 

Is there a huge difference between the 4 and 8 gb. when it comes to gaming, recording, or anything. Other then when games need insane amounts of ram. 

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3 minutes ago, Firefly_ said:

Is there a huge difference between the 4 and 8 gb. when it comes to gaming, recording, or anything. Other then when games need insane amounts of ram. 

No. 

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7 minutes ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

Dells use delta PSUs it should be sufficient. I think your i5 will be just fine for a RX 480. 

my brother's friend's dell xps 8500 had a huntkey oem dell unit. 

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8 minutes ago, Firefly_ said:

Yep you're right, I remembered it being a 420w but I was wrong, thanks.

which model specifically is your dell unit?

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1 minute ago, herman mcpootis said:

which model specifically is your dell unit?

8700? or do you want actual model number? Just going off the sticker on the back 6N10GX1 maybe? I like to think I know things but in all reality I'm a noob.

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I would suggest you to wait for after market 480s. It seems like the power over draw from PCI-E slot is a real problem. And chances are, the dell pc will use some cheap mobo that cant deliver power exceed its limit: 75W, and with a reference 480 you will experience a lot of sudden shut down and system instability.

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1 minute ago, Devin92 said:

I would suggest you to wait for after market 480s. It seems like the power over draw from PCI-E slot is a real problem. And chances are, the dell pc will use some cheap mobo that cant deliver power exceed its limit: 75W, and with a reference 480 you will experience a lot of sudden shut down and system instability.

And make sure the after market one have a custom pcb that requires a single 8 ping or even duo 6 pin power connector

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2 minutes ago, Devin92 said:

I would suggest you to wait for after market 480s. It seems like the power over draw from PCI-E slot is a real problem. And chances are, the dell pc will use some cheap mobo that cant deliver power exceed its limit: 75W, and with a reference 480 you will experience a lot of sudden shut down and system instability.

Ok, thanks for the suggestion, I'd probably have to wait anyway with the lack of supply and irl stuffs. 

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2 minutes ago, Devin92 said:

And make sure the after market one have a custom pcb that requires a single 8 ping or even duo 6 pin power connector

Don't think I have 8pin so duo would be the way i do.

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4 minutes ago, Firefly_ said:

8700? or do you want actual model number? Just going off the sticker on the back 6N10GX1 maybe? I like to think I know things but in all reality I'm a noob.

can't find anything about that code, but there should be a UL code in the sticker. its under a backwards R attached to a U. see what code your psu has and use this link to see who manufactured the psu.

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1 minute ago, Firefly_ said:

https://gyazo.com/6eed8fd005bed16c6bc17d716b141ea6

 

yup, its huntkey. not a good OEM imo, see if you can get a better psu.

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1 minute ago, herman mcpootis said:

yup, its huntkey. not a good OEM imo, see if you can get a better psu.

Just more money I don't have, I'll try but if i were to get the gpu and keep this psu for a bit would I still be "ok".

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8 minutes ago, Firefly_ said:

Just more money I don't have, I'll try but if i were to get the gpu and keep this psu for a bit would I still be "ok".

it should be fine, but no promises.

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11 minutes ago, Firefly_ said:

Just more money I don't have, I'll try but if i were to get the gpu and keep this psu for a bit would I still be "ok".

If you looking for an 'ok' budget PSU, try one of these. https://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w-evga-100-w1-0500-kr-80plus-single-rail-atx-psu

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3 minutes ago, iDeFecZx said:

If you looking for an 'ok' budget PSU, try one of these. https://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w-evga-100-w1-0500-kr-80plus-single-rail-atx-psu

Thanks, only problem with that for me is if I upgrade anything I want it to be part of my full future build, the only reason I'm considering the 480 is because it's cheap and preforms about as wells as the gpu I was planning on getting. I can also(I believe) just get a second 480 in the future. But if it comes down to it I'll probably just get something like that.

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