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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!