Dell XPS 8500 Power Supply

LukeBlogger · Jun 22, 2014

Hello,

So let me begin by saying I'm new to upgrading/modding PC's and I want to get some help.

I have had my Dell XPS 8550 for about a year now and am wanting to upgrade my Power supply, now I know people say "you don't need to upgrade, the current stock PSU can handle an upgrade". I know this but I want to upgrade the PSU so that I can future proof my machine basically, as I do quite alot of rendering, film compositing and gaming.

There are a few queries that I have regarding the upgrade

The main one being will it be compatible with my machine, The models I have been looking at are the Corsair models, in paticular the RM 750 or 650.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=corsair%20rm750&sprefix=corsair+RM%2Caps%2C380

This looks like a great PSU for what I need it for but my main concern is will it fit and will it ultimately work in my machine?

I hope to get a reply soon from you guys,

Thanks in advance

Luke

chris987 · Jun 22, 2014

LukeBlogger :

it will fit your tower as it is atx. core i7 / hd 7870 these are the specs arent they?. a 550w would be more than enough but for future proof and longevity have this instead as it is better quality and able to run any gpu!

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£60.06 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £60.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

LukeBlogger · Jun 22, 2014

Thanks chris, so you reccomend that PSU?

chris987 · Jun 22, 2014

LukeBlogger :

most certainly! a great unit! seasonic in the inside. highly recommended at a very nice price. actually is a rebadged version of this SeaSonic SS-650AM

LukeBlogger · Jun 22, 2014

Thank you very much for your help.

chris987 · Jun 22, 2014

LukeBlogger :

no worries.. yuo are welcome

kalijaga · Jun 24, 2014

LukeBlogger :

Hi Luke,

I have the same Dell xps 8500 and had upgraded the PSU together with the GPU about 2 years ago.
Due to the limitation of the motherboard and chassis, I think the choice of PSU should be dictated by the upgrade you are planning.
My PSU is a seasonic x660 that came free with my Leadtek 680 4Gb.
I had to do some rearrangement to fit the card and the PSU just about fit.
I imagine you can fit a short GTX 780 or 290x, and thus your PSU should be about 650-750W.
I dont think dual GPU card will fit, considering the unremovable HDD tray.

So, my humble opinion, max out with a 750W PSU.

Cheers

sora · Jun 25, 2014

chris987 :

LukeBlogger :

it will fit your tower as it is atx. core i7 / hd 7870 these are the specs arent they?. a 550w would be more than enough but for future proof and longevity have this instead as it is better quality and able to run any gpu!

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£60.06 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £60.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Seasonic produces those power supplies so this is a great buy.

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