Dell XPS 8700 - GPU and CPU Upgrade

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TopGun904

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*Sorta new to the GPU world
I'm currently running on a factory 8700 with i5-4430. I'm using the AMD Radeon HD 7570 it came with, and it's pretty low spec, but runs decently with not so demanding games like World of Tanks and War Thunder on medium settings.

I'm wanting to upgrade to a GeForce GTX 660, and I'm pretty sure that my stock PSU won't handle that. The 660 requires 450W minimum.

(Free Watch Dogs with select GTX, limited time):pt1cable:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127756
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-660/specifications

I have stored a Coolmax V-600.
http://www.coolmaxusa.com/productDetailsPower.asp?item=V-600&details=spec&subcategory=140mm&category=single

Not quite sure how to read it. I see on the label the maximum combined output of 160W and 450W. Will this be able to support the GTX 660?


--Thanks

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Correct me if I'm wrong, the Radeon HD 7570 uses a PCI Express 3.0 x16
and the GTX 660 will fit in its slot.
 
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my disclaimer after you lok at it your next step is on you

some models of store bought computers [dell.hp,acer,ect..] may come with a ''locked'' bios and may not allow you to change certain hardware as a video card.. this is done to protect them from undue warranty claims and refunds .this is not done to hurt you but to protect them. you really need to see if that upgrade has been proven to work in your model first before you invest money in it .. there are a lot of these threads here at toms to look at some models will allow upgrades and some dont.. and a lot of guys here say ya ya ya when is really no no no...it would be sad you spent $200 on a card that won't post after you installed it as most find out. then get told its your...
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my disclaimer after you lok at it your next step is on you

some models of store bought computers [dell.hp,acer,ect..] may come with a ''locked'' bios and may not allow you to change certain hardware as a video card.. this is done to protect them from undue warranty claims and refunds .this is not done to hurt you but to protect them. you really need to see if that upgrade has been proven to work in your model first before you invest money in it .. there are a lot of these threads here at toms to look at some models will allow upgrades and some dont.. and a lot of guys here say ya ya ya when is really no no no...it would be sad you spent $200 on a card that won't post after you installed it as most find out. then get told its your psu and you spend more and end up right back where you are now, but its up to you good luck..


you got to know the the boards in these computers are not like the ones we use to do custom builds witch are open to upgrading with in the boards compatibly . the bios is custom made for there design and just for the parts they authorize to be used on there computers
 
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Ulfelismeoi

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Check out the psu specs the wattage isnt really an issue its the stability and the sustained output on the 12v rails. If it matches up with the cards requirements you should be fine.
 
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ya -- the thing is there boards don have to meet atx standard and they will cut back the pci-e slot power from the 75w most high end card require so if they set the pci-e slot power to lets say 45w and the card you upgrade to needs the full 75w to run it will black screen as most find out on this issue

unless you can find solid proof that the card you want works 100% I don't advise it

also it may power the card to where it will display but when the card gets under load it will fail cause its not getting the correct power from the slot as it needs it

 
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