I want to upgrade graphics card to MSI Radeon R9 380 but don't know if it is compatible with my computer

Jonny Haskill

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Hi! So, I currently have a Dell XPS 8700 from 2013 with a i7-4770 @ 3.4GHz with 8 gigs of ram and am currently running a the AMD graphics card AMD Radeon 7570 I believe.
Stock card that came when I bought it 2 years back.

Anyways I've already upgraded the PSU to a cooler master v series 1000 W PSU from the base like 460 W.

I just need to know if this graphics card is compatible with my current system or if I need to find a new graphics card.

If it isn't compatible could someone suggest one in the price range of 190-240$? Thanks!
 

RazberyBandit

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Measure the distance from the back of the expansion slots (where the current GPU mounts) to the drive cage. You simply need a card that is shorter than that distance. Based on the pic on Dell's site, I'd venture a guess that you've got about 10-inches of room.

If you're talking about this MSI R9 380 model then you had better measure accurately because it is exactly 10-inches long.

The R9 380 Gaming model is 10.55-inches long.

If you're set on upgrading and that case won't allow it, all those components could easily be migrated into a new case that can accommodate a longer GPU.