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Graphics Card Upgrade Question for Vostro 470
Hi all,
Hope you can help. I am wanting to upgrade my GeForce GT 620 for a better graphics card that supports the latest gaming titles preferably GDDR5, is the Vostro 470 capable of having a graphics card that is beyond GDDR3? Your help would be much appreciated.
Kind regards,
RocknRollTim
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October 16th, 2017 12:00
I would try a GTX1050TI. These work well with most Dells of that vintage.
https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-DisplayPort-128-bit-ZT-P10510A-10L/dp/B01MCU1ERO/
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October 17th, 2017 05:00
Yes should work fine. There are older dells like the Dimension XPS 8300 from 2011 that have used a pascal based card without issue.
If you have windows 8 UEFI bios you must set secure boot OFF and CSM on with option roms so you do not have any secure boot issues.
I would update to the LATEST BIOS for your system BEFORE changing video card. XPS8500 and Vostro 470 are one and the same afaikt. Vostro 470 XPS 8500 Motherboard LGA1155 H77 Chipset 0YJPT1
This package provides the BIOS Update on Dell XPS 8500 / Vostro 470 running the following Windows Operating Systems: Windows and DOS.More details
This package provides the BIOS Update on Dell XPS 8500 / Vostro 470 running the following Windows Operating Systems: Windows and DOS.More details
XPS 8500,VOSTRO 470 A10 BIOS for Windows 8More details
XPS 8500,VOSTRO 470 A09 BIOS for Windows 8More details
Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).More details
Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).More details
Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).More details
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19998685
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November 2nd, 2017 08:00
The MINI is easy to fit into the case and has been tested. OC versions may push power supply too far. Fittin all the way into the slot is the acutal issue for some where they say the card doesnt work at all.
Low profile is only needed for desktop and USFF systems.
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October 9th, 2017 06:00
RocknRollTim,
Dell has not tested any graphics card that go beyond the GDDR3 on this system.
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October 16th, 2017 11:00
Hi Jesse,
I feared that would be the case, looks like I will either have to get a new PC or a NVIDIA Shield. Thank you for your response.
Regards,
RocknRollTim
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October 16th, 2017 14:00
Hi SpeedStep,
Will the graphics card you recommend in your post work in my Dell?
Kind regards,
RocknRollTim
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October 29th, 2017 11:00
That's great SpeedStep, will order one soon and thank you so much for your help. Also sorry for the delay in getting back to you.
Regards,
RocknRollTim
P.S. What is the difference between the Low Profile, Mini and OC editions of the graphics card? Which one do you suggest me to get? Thanks
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November 4th, 2017 11:00
Excellent that settles it, thank you for your help again SpeedStep.
Regards,
RocknRollTIm