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XPS 8700, GTX 1660 6GB, GPU upgrade
I've read about a few upgrades done and shared here and now trying something I'll report back on. I bought MSI GTX 1660, 6GB DDR5 192 bit I ordered the 128 bit but this is what was sent. The PSU required is 450 so that's ok, I'm concerned about the 192-bit bus. I need to order a Dual 6pin to 8 pin adapter then will give it a try. If, if this works this 5-year-old dell will be kicking?. I'll report back tomorrow. this is just for FYI,
Update: Installed the card works great easy install just needed a duel 6 to 8 pin to convert power cable. Benchmarks are surprising for this XPS8700 However 2 days later while pushing the Graphics it started to Reboot. I ran System diags in a 20 min loop and all is well till I push the GPU to its limits. So I'm currently debugging this. Thinking maybe the PSU 460W has too many devices drawing current, the GPU needs 450W. I have a USB bank of 6 Flash drives need to disconnect then push GPU, I'll be back.
Update: I run the system through a 2-hour diagnostic test then the Video separate with no problems. Maybe it was simply not seated well. I have no problems now for about 10 days I guess. So, in Summary, the upgrade works! I'm adding an AX WiFi6 card today and a New Router RAX 80 NetGear nighthawk.
RoHe
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September 20th, 2019 16:00
Umm...it's a violation of the forum's Terms of Use to use character substitutions in a word that would otherwise have been censored.
Please edit your post and remove...
Gesteiger1
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September 26th, 2019 05:00
thanks for letting me know and not just deleting. Now reads ? that's ok right?
ksav79
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December 2nd, 2019 22:00
I was looking at my XPS 8700’s motherboard specs and the GTX 1660 specs, and decided it looks like it should work. Then I decided to Google and found your post. Now I know it will work.
Thank you for sharing!
savvy2
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December 3rd, 2019 09:00
video AUX power.
splitters are ok on your low power card, 120w,
but not my 300 watt card. I need at least 4 yellow wires, end to end no splitter allowed.
run FURMARK , to test 3D full load, then know if the PC BSODS or overheats, if yes, we fix that next.
doing desktop work means nothing with that card. 2d is nothing.
mag_vinicius
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January 17th, 2020 16:00
Could you help me? I just bought a GALAX GTX 1660 for my XPS 8700 and now my system is rebooting, what did you do to fix it?
RoHe
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January 17th, 2020 16:00
@mag_vinicius -
oneilb
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February 12th, 2020 13:00
Hello, I was just wondering if you had to upgrade your PSU after all? I have just done the same GPU upgrade to an MSI gtx 1660 Ventus and my PC is crashing under graphical load. Do you have any update? Thanks! @Gesteiger1
Steel Angel
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February 13th, 2021 13:00
Hello there!
If this problem still actually:
In nvidia gpu driver options, to select the max performance. It helped me with GTX 1660 ti. Information from this post , but not need max performance on windows power settings, only gpu settings.
ILA_SP
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July 14th, 2021 13:00
I am stuck with the upgrade, Just wondering what type of cable to by
Steel Angel
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July 14th, 2021 14:00
Hello! What yours TDP on GTX 1660? If it's 150 WT, 6 pin mother to 8 pin father - it's cable you need with a standard power supply. And all be fine.