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Hello, I am planning on buying a Dell XPS 8700, as well as getting the NVIDIA GTX Titan for it. I'm obviously going to upgrade the psu for it, but I wanted to know if the titan would fit and work in the XPS? Thanks.

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  • Hi B7Tech,

    Following Video Cards are compatible with XPS 8700 machine:

    • Integrated (UMA) — Intel HD Graphics 4600
    • Discrete — nVidia GeForce GTX 660, 1.5GB GDDR5
    • Discrete — nVidia GeForce GTX 645, 1GB GDDR5
    • Discrete — Nvidia GeForce GTX 650Ti, 2GB GDDR5
    • Discrete — AMD Radeon HD 7570, 1GB GDDR5
    • Discrete — AMD Radeon HD 8870 2GB GDDR5

    Theoretically speaking, you should be able to install the GeForce GTX TITAN and it should fit. However, Dell has not tested this system with this card. XPS 8700 has 460 W of power supply, the minimum power requirement for “GeForce GTX TITAN” is 600 W.

    Hope this helps. Please reply if you have any questions.

    Thanks & Regards
    Saharsh K
    #iworkfordell
    To know more about Dell Product Support, Drivers & Downloads, Order & Dispatch status -> choose your region USA; India. For helpful Dell Support Videos, you may click Here.
  • I upgraded my XPS 8700's PSU to an OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular High Performance Power Supply.

    Upgraded the GPU to an EVGA 03G-P4-2884-KR GeForce GTX 780 Ti Superclocked 3 GB DDR5

    You will likely have to disable Secure booting in the BIOS to make it work.

    You also may have to get a longer connector to your hard drive, like a 10-12 inch rather than an 8 inch coming from the motherboard to the HD, since these graphics cards are huge.

     

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  • Hi B7Tech,

    Following Video Cards are compatible with XPS 8700 machine:

    • Integrated (UMA) — Intel HD Graphics 4600
    • Discrete — nVidia GeForce GTX 660, 1.5GB GDDR5
    • Discrete — nVidia GeForce GTX 645, 1GB GDDR5
    • Discrete — Nvidia GeForce GTX 650Ti, 2GB GDDR5
    • Discrete — AMD Radeon HD 7570, 1GB GDDR5
    • Discrete — AMD Radeon HD 8870 2GB GDDR5

    Theoretically speaking, you should be able to install the GeForce GTX TITAN and it should fit. However, Dell has not tested this system with this card. XPS 8700 has 460 W of power supply, the minimum power requirement for “GeForce GTX TITAN” is 600 W.

    Hope this helps. Please reply if you have any questions.

    Thanks & Regards
    Saharsh K
    #iworkfordell
    To know more about Dell Product Support, Drivers & Downloads, Order & Dispatch status -> choose your region USA; India. For helpful Dell Support Videos, you may click Here.
  • Ok I was wondering because the card is 12 or 12.5" in length. People are telling me it will fit in the XPS 8700 but I wanted the confirmation with you guys. And I know I have to upgrade the psu I'm going to upgrade to about 850W. And it's $1000 so I wanted to make sure I was spending my money on something that would fit.

  • Hi B7Tech,

    Glad to know you found the information helpful. Feel free to reach out to us if you need any assistance in future.

    Thanks & Regards
    Saharsh K
    #iworkfordell
    To know more about Dell Product Support, Drivers & Downloads, Order & Dispatch status -> choose your region USA; India. For helpful Dell Support Videos, you may click Here.
  • Well, I need another answer. I made a forum asking about changing my mind about the GTX TITAN and wondering if the EVGA GTX 780, but I recieved no answer. Thanks.

  • The GTX 780 is a much better deal.  The performance difference between the two is not worth the extra $350.  The performance difference would be of no significance and not be noticed.  I would probably choose one of these three HERE because of my preference for the EVGA brand.  They are the same size as the Titan cards at 10.5" long.  

  • Ok great! But will it fit in the XPS 8700? Like in terms of being able to put the side panel back on right, and will it work with it too? Do you think you can also hand me over to a psu for this thing too that will fit because I know this needs a power supply with 42 amps on the 12v rail and the power connectors that need to be hooked up as well

    Kelbear1

    The GTX 780 is a much better deal.  The performance difference between the two is not worth the extra $350.  The performance difference would be of no significance and not be noticed.  I would probably choose one of these three HERE because of my preference for the EVGA brand.  They are the same size as the Titan cards at 10.5" long.  

  • One of the most popular power supplies is this one HERE so that's what I will recommend.  It has 54 amps on the +12v rail and the 8 pin + 6 pin connectors.  There should not be a fit issue unless you have a 2nd hard drive in the lower bay which may interfere you with the power connectors.  Generally, most all full size dual slot cards have the same height dimension.  It is the length that varies.  Therefore, if Dell mentioned the GTX 660 and GTX 650 Ti as being compatible, then they would generally have the same height as the GTX 780 with just the length being different.  

    Of course, I cannot guarantee that compatibility will be not be an issue since there has been widely reported problems with the XPS models and video card compatibility.  I would make sure that the video card bios supports UEFI.  The new 700 series should, but I would verify with EVGA.   

  • Kelbear1

    One of the most popular power supplies is this one HERE so that's what I will recommend.  It has 54 amps on the +12v rail and the 8 pin + 6 pin connectors.  There should not be a fit issue unless you have a 2nd hard drive in the lower bay which may interfere you with the power connectors.  Generally, most all full size dual slot cards have the same height dimension.  It is the length that varies.  Therefore, if Dell mentioned the GTX 660 and GTX 650 Ti as being compatible, then they would generally have the same height as the GTX 780 with just the length being different.  

    Of course, I cannot guarantee that compatibility will be not be an issue since there has been widely reported problems with the XPS models and video card compatibility.  I would make sure that the video card bios supports UEFI.  The new 700 series should, but I would verify with EVGA.   

    Great!! So it will fit, check. But you want me to contact EVGA and make sure it will support UEFI?? And your certain about it fitting, just to ask one more time? Haha

  • B7Tech

    Kelbear1

    One of the most popular power supplies is this one HERE so that's what I will recommend.  It has 54 amps on the +12v rail and the 8 pin + 6 pin connectors.  There should not be a fit issue unless you have a 2nd hard drive in the lower bay which may interfere you with the power connectors.  Generally, most all full size dual slot cards have the same height dimension.  It is the length that varies.  Therefore, if Dell mentioned the GTX 660 and GTX 650 Ti as being compatible, then they would generally have the same height as the GTX 780 with just the length being different.  

    Of course, I cannot guarantee that compatibility will be not be an issue since there has been widely reported problems with the XPS models and video card compatibility.  I would make sure that the video card bios supports UEFI.  The new 700 series should, but I would verify with EVGA.   

    Great!! So it will fit, check. But you want me to contact EVGA and make sure it will support UEFI?? And your certain about it fitting, just to ask one more time? Haha

    Oh, and good news. I contacted EVGA, they told me the 780 supports UEFI BIOS. Now the only thing that's left to be desired is if the card will fit fine in the case.

  • All you have to do is open up the case and take a measurement from the back towards the front on where the card will fit.  The card is 10.5" long so I cannot imagine it not fitting because I had this size card in an old Inspiron 530 which had the same hard drive locations as the XPS 8700 and it fit.  Like I said, make sure the hard drive is in the upper bay and not the lower.  You would also want to attach the power cables first and then put the card in its slot as it may be difficult to attach them after the card is in depending on how far back it goes past the HDD cage.  Also note that when you put a new power supply in these small cases, you will have a mess of wires that will take up a lot more room than what you have now.  The Dell wires or cables are cut to fit in the case and the retail power supply cables will not be and are much longer.  This is one reason I gave up upgrading the Dell mini towers with larger power supplies and video cards because there simply is not enough room.  

      

  • hi, my xps8500 is not getting shutdown....

  • I upgraded my XPS 8700's PSU to an OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular High Performance Power Supply.

    Upgraded the GPU to an EVGA 03G-P4-2884-KR GeForce GTX 780 Ti Superclocked 3 GB DDR5

    You will likely have to disable Secure booting in the BIOS to make it work.

    You also may have to get a longer connector to your hard drive, like a 10-12 inch rather than an 8 inch coming from the motherboard to the HD, since these graphics cards are huge.

     

  • I have an XPS8700 where I want to reduce the noise. What PSUs will fit? Do i need a microATX PSU or will any regular PSU work? I am thinking of getting a Rosewill CAPSTONE-550-M

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=tVMvNI-rEeO3esLdl8mYFw0_0_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16817182262&cm_sp=

  • The best way to reduce noise is to use components that are over built.  If you need a 600 watt PSU install a 700-800 watt unit, and it will run quieter.  If an Nvidia 770 will fulfill your gaming needs, install a 780 TI.

    Naturally it is going to cost extra money.

    If the Dell power supply is noisy with standard components, you should contact Dell support.

    Dell XPS 8700 with i7 4770, and 12 GB 1600 Mhz DDR3
    OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular High Performance Power Supply
    Boot Drive: PNY Technologies 240 GB Prevail SATA III Solid State Drive
    Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB SATA3 7200rpm 64MB Hard Drive 3.5" HD
    EVGA 03G-P4-2884-KR GeForce GTX 780 Ti Superclocked 3 GB DDR5
    Intel 6235 802.11 Dual Band N600 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4, 2.4/5 GHz 300Mbps
    Logitech Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones (H600)
    Wireless Gamepad F710
    Wireless Logitech Mouse and ASUS VG248QE 24-Inch Screen LED-lit Monitor.

    As long as I keep V Sinc on it runs quiet, if I turn it off, then Bioshock Infinite goes from 60 FPS, to 200-300+ FPS and things get noisy.

     

      

  • Hello.  I am looking to purchase the XPS8700.  However my previous experience with changing the PSU on an XPS420 was not good at all.  The dimensions of that factory PSU was strange and it took me a long time to find an upgrade PSU that will fit the screw positions of my case - and even so I am left with a 1.5-cm uncovered area on the back of my system.

    Is the 8700 going to have a weird custom shape for the PSU?  I need to make sure that any generic PSU will fit for future upgrades.  Thanks