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Inspiron 3847 video card upgrade
Can I upgrade the video card in my Inspiron 3847? Dell site only offers memory upgrade/replacements. but no video cards. Has anyone done this? I've got a card, GeForce GT610 2G, that I'd like to use. The PC has a slot but the card does not appear to work when installed.
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March 21st, 2014 16:00
Hi Orvham,
If you are running Windows 8, you may need to disable secure boot to install an after-market card.
sdwmmr
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April 18th, 2014 13:00
WHAT I DID ON MY (Dell 3847) is shutdown. On start I clicked, F12, this opened the window that contained the UEFI. Go down to UEFI and turn if to off OFF.
I did NOTHING else. I shut down the computer. I then installed the video board (GeForce 9500) and connected my monitors. Started the computer and the windows opened.
Don't forget to go back and turn UEFI on again.
Below is the talk I had with NVIDIA.. Below that is the instructions I was told to follow.
06:57:11 PM] Hi, my name is Sonal. How may I help you?
[06:58:52 PM] Stan Weidenhammer: I am trying to install a Geforce 9500 in a dell 3847 computer. All I get is a blank screen
[06:59:33 PM] Sonal: I apologize for the inconvenience caused.
[06:59:36 PM] Sonal: Please let me know the OS
[07:00:12 PM] Stan Weidenhammer: windows 8.1
[07:01:06 PM] Stan Weidenhammer: I understand the trouble is security boot
[07:02:07 PM] Sonal: Yes Stan, we need to disable secure boot and enable legacy mode in the BIOS settings
[07:02:49 PM] Stan Weidenhammer: How do I go about doing this
[07:03:03 PM] Sonal: http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3156/kw/uefi
[07:03:43 PM] Stan Weidenhammer: OK, is this all the instruction I will need
[07:04:17 PM] Sonal: Yes Stan, you need to follow the steps as mentioned in the link, that will help
[07:05:45 PM] Stan Weidenhammer: thank you, I appreciate it
When installing an after-market graphics card into a certified Windows 8 PC with UEFI enabled, the system may not boot.
When installing an after-market graphics card into a certified Windows 8 PC with UEFI enabled, the system may not boot.
When an after-market graphics card is installed into a motherboard with UEFI enabled in the system BIOS, or if the system is a certified Windows 8 PC with Secure Boot enabled, the system may not boot.
UEFI is a new system BIOS feature that is provided on most new motherboards. A UEFI system BIOS is required in order for the Windows 8 Secure Boot feature to work. Secure boot is enabled by default on certified Windows 8 PCs.
In order to get the PC to boot with a graphics card that does not contain UEFI firmware, the end-user must first disable the secure boot feature in the system's SBIOS before installing the graphics card.
Note: Some system SBIOS's incorporate a feature called compatibility boot. These systems will detect a non-UEFI-enabled firmware VBIOS and allow the user to disable secure boot and then proceed with a compatibility boot. If the system contains a system SBIOS the supports compatibility boot, the user will need to disable secure boot when asked during boot process
Instructions for manually disabling secure boot:
1) Power down the system
2) Remove the NVIDIA Add-in card
3) Boot the system using integrated graphics
4) Enter CMOS settings. CMOS settings can usually be accessed during boot, typically by pressing one of F1, F2, F8, F12, or Delete (depends on the system firmware) Alternatively they can be accessed in Windows 8 as follows: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-access-the-bios-on-a-windows-8-computer/
5) Set Secure Boot to disabled
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November 7th, 2014 09:00
DID U CHANGE THE POWER SUPPLY FOR THIS CARD
speedstep
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November 7th, 2014 11:00
GT610 would not need a new power supply.
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November 21st, 2014 15:00
I'm planning to install gtx 970 to my dell 3847.. What the power supply required.
Thanks
d0nnutz
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January 6th, 2016 21:00
Hey I tried this with my R9 280x but still nothing :/
speedstep
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January 11th, 2016 14:00
Corsair CS750M would Be recommended.
speedstep
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January 11th, 2016 14:00
Corsair CS750M would Be recommended. R9 series and R7 Series do not support DOS VESA Mode 103 so they dont post or work at all.
NVIDIA cards recommended that are not longer than 9 inches.
texasredrum
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February 24th, 2016 19:00
okay how did you get that big of a power supply to work i called dell they told me that i couldnt use it on a 300 watt would work. which i know is a lie cause i have a 400 watt in it. I also have a GTX 560 im trying to install but need that power supply. So whats the trick to get it to work.
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February 25th, 2016 09:00
The CS750M in both specification and dimensions fits fine in the 3847 TOWER.
I have an EVGA GTX570 8 inch single fan version and it fits just fine as does the CS750M power supply.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/425477/CS_Series_CS750M_750_Watt_ATX_Modular_Power_Supply
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Series-Modular-Efficient-CS750M/dp/B00GH9NA0A
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/cs-series-modular-cs750m-750-watt-80-plus-gold-certified-psu
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February 25th, 2016 10:00
I know that it'll fit I have a 500watt power supply and 1 GTX 560 ti, will not work bcuz it's over 300 according to Dell. Unfortunately for them I have a 400 watt in it right now so I know off the bat the guy didn't know what's going on. I've bought dell's my while life I have 3 laptops 3 desktops right now from them. But those will be the last I ever buy. I don't understand how I spend so much money on a computer from them. Then they have the audacity to put limitations on the product that I own. For what why, I don't understand why if I buy a high end computer like the 3847 and then I'm told what I can and can't have in it!! Such ***. Very unsatisfied with the customer service I've been dealing with for the past week anyways I'm done with my rant
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September 24th, 2017 01:00
I am planning to install Asus STRIX GTX 1080 Ti into Inspiron 3847. I just have to change the current PSU to CS750M? It is a mini tower, the space is adequate for this installation? Please advise, thank you.