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DELL XPS 8700 rebuild?
I plan to sort of rebuild my Dell XPS 8700 desktop... I would like a new case, new psu, and a new GPU and possibly a new cooler! I plan on getting these items
GPU: GTX%20970%20superclocked%204gb%20 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GTX 970 superclocked 4gb
Case: Sentey® Bx1-4284 Plus Gaming Computer Case
The main thing that I am confused about is the case... I heard the motherboard may or may not fit the case properly, and I am in need of a better case, I need better cooling also due to my house being 80 degrees in the summertime... *** to *** huh? I don't feel like buying a new AC unit just to make sure my computer doesn't melt...
So any help would be awesome, I am set on buying that PSU and GPU, but the Case is a different ball game for me... I know Dell doesn't recommend replacing cases... but I bought the computer so I want to do it! Thanks!
Dan-H
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August 27th, 2015 23:00
Did you use new thermal paste on the GPU or on the CPU?
Dan-H
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August 27th, 2015 23:00
The extra 92mm fan in front doesn't make much difference.
I just ordered a Corsair Carbide 300R to re-case the 8700 that is running hot with the GTX 770.
$30 after rebates including three additional 120mm Cougar fans. These fans are really quiet so it should be a step in the right direction, and maybe even set the stage for a GTX 970 or 980 as a christmas gift.
http://slickdeals.net/f/8066674-pc-hardware-corsair-carbide-series-300r-atx-mid-tower-computer-case-with-3-x-120mm-cougar-vortex-hdb-case-fans-for-29-99-ar-more-tigerdirect-com
Your comment on getting a new case vs adding fans made a lot of sense. Thanks.
callmejaf
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November 15th, 2015 05:00
What about reset?
callmejaf
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November 15th, 2015 05:00
What about reset? and this works for xps8700?
stpbrian
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January 24th, 2016 19:00
I am about to transfer an 8700 into a new case (Enermax Ostrog ECA3253-BR) and was wondering about this very issue. Any insight you can share about figuring out the connections would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!
Newfievolt
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December 21st, 2016 19:00
Thanks for the pic, this really helped me out today when I changed my case (chassis) and PSU. I have a 8500 model and this worked.
speedstep
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December 22nd, 2016 04:00
Reset buttons are not a standard feature in most dells.
Pinouts' are not made public. Dell doesn't post them..