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FuzzyTrex

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I am going to upgrade my PSU and graphics card soon. With the Cooler Master GX-750, and the Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz ed. I own a dell xps 8300 and was wondering if the PSU and the graphics card will fit in the case.
 
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After some light research it seems like any standard sized PSU should fit in your Dell XPS 8300.

I suggest getting a better quality PSU, such as this one (semi-modular) for less money on Newegg (after mail-in rebate):
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139030

For 20$ more, though, I'd go with this PSU:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151132

After some more light research, it seems like an old 10.16" card fit into the Dell XPS 8300, so your Sapphire Radeon HD 7870, which is approximately 10.21" long should fit.

Enjoy your upgraded rig!
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After some light research it seems like any standard sized PSU should fit in your Dell XPS 8300.

I suggest getting a better quality PSU, such as this one (semi-modular) for less money on Newegg (after mail-in rebate):
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139030

For 20$ more, though, I'd go with this PSU:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151132

After some more light research, it seems like an old 10.16" card fit into the Dell XPS 8300, so your Sapphire Radeon HD 7870, which is approximately 10.21" long should fit.

Enjoy your upgraded rig!
 
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May I ask, then, why you are going for such a high wattage?

The important specs on a PSU are, in this order, the quality of the PSU, the +12V amperage, then lastly the total wattage.
A shady, cheap PSU can cause system instability and random crashes, or worse, ruin internal components when it fails.

Even 550w from a quality PSU would be more than sufficient for a single HD7870.
Seasonic, XFX, Corsair and Antec are known for making quality PSUs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013
 
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I would like a higher wattage for my PC because future-proofing for.more upgrades. I'd be interested in the 550w+ area. Any suggestions? Considering your options though.
 
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At 550w, budget in mind, these are good units:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

And at 600w-650w:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207022
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

PSUs aren't something you should cheap out on, as a good PSU will undoubtedly outlast your current build and your 2 next ones.

These PSUs are the best for budget minded users.

If you have anymore questions, don't hesitate to ask :)
 
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