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June 8th, 2024 22:40

XPS 8500, possible to put a modern PSU?

I am wanting to replace the terrible 1GB Radeon HD 7570 in this with a GTX 1080, but the PSU is only 460W and I don't really trust that it will support the GTX 1080. Could I put a MSI MAG A550BN in or should I just undervolt the GTX 1080? If no because of proprietary , could I fix that? I don't have much money so I would prefer not to replace the entire PC. The GTX 1080 and the PSU I listed are in a budget PC part list I made, so I am just trying to stick to that while still having a PC. The GPU is coming in the 10th of June. I ordered it a bit ago because I didn't think of how old the PSU is. Sorry if this is a dumb question, I just really need to upgrade this thing at least a little bit.

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June 8th, 2024 23:17

Actually the 460w psu is sufficient for i7-3770 gtx 1080 in XPS 8500

gtx 1080 suggested  psu is 450w.

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-gtx-1080.c2839

you just need a single 8 pin pcie connector of psu for this gpu

psu calculator estimates 

Load Wattage: 378 W
Recommended PSU Wattage: 428 W

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June 8th, 2024 23:19

460W Power Supply for XPS

Max Power: 460W
Input: 100-240V~5.0A, 50/60Hz 
Output: 12.0VA 18.0A, 12.0VB 16.0A, 12.0VC 8.0A, 3.3V 17A, 5V 25A , 5V aux 3.0A

Connectors
(1) 24-Pin ATX Connector
(1) 4-Pin 12V Connector
(1) 6-Pin PCI-E Connector
(4) SATA Connectors
(1) 8-Pin (6+2)

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June 9th, 2024 00:19

@redxps630​ So i could just plug it in and be fine, correct? It has the 8 pin connector? Just making sure. 

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June 9th, 2024 01:42

Yes it should be all right.  Power is not an issue.  8500 still uses legacy bios which is more laid back with added gpu.  I would replace CMOs battery w a new one if not already done as a regular maintenance service procedure.  

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June 9th, 2024 01:52

@redxps630​ CMOs is the little cell battery, correct?

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June 9th, 2024 04:09

Yes coin battery

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June 9th, 2024 11:56

@redxps630​ Okay, thanks for all the help!

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