Upgrading my Dell Studio XPS 8100

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I'm new to this site, but from doing some research I feel like I can get a ton of info from here.

I'm trying to upgrade my Dell Studio XPS 8100 for proper gaming and CAD work.

Current Configuration:
i7-860 @ 2.80GHz
8 GB ram
ATI Radeon HD 5450
350 W PSU

Before I go out and buy the parts (PSU and GPU) I was wondering if anyone who has upgraded these parts already can help in terms of finding a proper size and model component for the 8100 case.

From doing some research I read that the Corsair CX Series 750W Power Supply fits fine. Anyone have any experience with this PSU or have used another model that has worked?

Additionally, I had the Sapphire R9 270X in mind (if anyone could comment on if this would work/fit or maybe another GPU that worked for them.)

Lastly, I also read that the CPU (i7-860) would not bottleneck my GPU (r9-270x). Is this true?

Thank-you for your time
 
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your doing the right thing by asking first be sure you find solid proof it will work out ..good luck


some models of store bought computers [dell.hp,acer,ect..] may come with a ''locked'' bios and may not allow you to change certin hardware as a video card.. this is done to protect them from undue warrenty claims and refunds .this is not done to hurt you but to protect them. you realy 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 wount post after you installed it as...
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your doing the right thing by asking first be sure you find solid proof it will work out ..good luck


some models of store bought computers [dell.hp,acer,ect..] may come with a ''locked'' bios and may not allow you to change certin hardware as a video card.. this is done to protect them from undue warrenty claims and refunds .this is not done to hurt you but to protect them. you realy 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 wount 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 costom builds witch are open to upgrading with in the boards compatiblty . the bios is costom made for there designe and just for the parts they authorise to be used on ther computers
 
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Thank you for the reply. That is a good point. I already have read many posts about people already upgrading there PSU and GPU on there dell 8100. Just wondering if the certain specs I chose would be adequate.
 
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Haven't searched these forums yet, started off searching the dell forums and then going to jump to these forums. So far I've run by a few people who have done it/say it could be done. I talked to a dell expert online (actually 3) and they said that the PSU could be upgraded and one gave me the dimensions of the existing PSU so I could look for a new one.

I was planning on stopping by a local store and telling them the situation, with the dimensions and that it would need a 2x6-pin (for the r9 270x.)
 
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