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XPS 8930, PSU upgrade?
Hi
i have this configuration on my XPS 8930:
i7 8700K
32GB of RAM
GTX 1080
but the default power supply still the same as the basic config i think it's 450W. the computer reboot if i am doing too much rendering or calculation. no enough power so it shuts down.
So what is the power supply that can replace the default one and fits the same dimension?
What do you recommend 750W or 850W or more for my conf.
thank you.
speedstep
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April 21st, 2020 19:00
Recommended upgrade would be EVGA 700BR
100- BR-0700-K1
. However you may need sata 15 pin to 6 pin power if you have optional dvd drive.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-700w-atx12v-eps12v-80-plus-bronze-power-supply-dc-dc-technology-black/6346160.p?skuId=6346160
https://www.amazon.com/CRJ-15-Pin-Slimline-Sleeved-Adapter/dp/B07FK5G2TF
Others have also done this.
EVGA 850BQ also works.
https://www.dell.com/community/Desktops-General-Read-Only/XPS-8930-Thoughts-and-minor-mods-upgrades/td-p/5172418
Anonymous
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May 16th, 2019 15:00
Seasonic Focus Plus Platinum 850 watt, fully modular PSU
super simple swap - perfect fit
XS9K
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August 29th, 2019 14:00
When swapping the 850w OEM Dell PSU, do you need to replace the cables(wires) from the removed PSU?
My OEM 850w PSU appears to be modular, and I was curious if you could just remove the PSU, and leave the OEM cables in place (plug them back into the newly installed PSU)?
Are they specific to the PSU itself, or universal?
GTS81
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August 29th, 2019 16:00
Modular PSU cables are specific to the PSU itself. Please do not mix PSU and cables.
Jombiss
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December 29th, 2019 11:00
So if these are normally 450 watts, do you really need an 850 watt to replace it? The reason I ask is, my computer has been hanging up lately when I hear slave drives revving up. I figure this is because the power supply is getting weak. I want to replace it but I don't want to spend the money on an 850 since I'll probably replace this pc in another year. Would a 650 watt not be sufficient enough?
GTS81
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December 29th, 2019 12:00
@Jombiss :
Is your computer an XPS 8930? What config? The term "slave drive" has not been used since the IDE days when we played around with jumpers on the hard drive.
Tesla1856
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December 29th, 2019 12:00
1. You should always over-size the Power-Supply. Then hopefully, while you are running the system at Max all hot-and-heavy ... the PS can still just be running at 50-60% utilization (cooler, more stable voltages).
2. Unknown
3. Well, if $50-$75 extra is a lot of money to you ... maybe you should just save your money and hope it does not explode before you are finished with it all.
Kreptic
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January 15th, 2020 08:00
Does the PSU come with the needed wires or do you need to buy them separately? If so would posting a link be possible?
Anonymous
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January 15th, 2020 11:00
@Kreptic Does the PSU come with the needed wires or do you need to buy them separately?
The Seasonic Focus fully modular PSU includes more power cables than you could ever use. You will need to purchase the adapter linked below for the optical drive.
SATA 15-pin to 6-pin Slimline Adapter
JimmehBart
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April 21st, 2020 09:00
Hi i have a dell xps 8930 as well but mine has an i7-8700 and a gtx 1050ti with a 460 watt psu.
*I want to upgrade my gpu to a 1660 ti which has a recommended psu of 450 watts and i heard 460 is not enough and i should upgrade my psu to something better*
1) As i have never built a pc or done any upgrades in one, i have been researching and decided to open up my xps to get a feel for what some things look like. When trying to swing out the psu, with both hinge things unlocked, it was only able to swing out about 80% of the way. When trying to swing the chassis out enough so that it is parallel with the front panel, there is a lot of resistance and i feel like i might snap or break something. Is the chasis not supposed to swing out that far or is the resistance normal or is there an issue with my pc?
2) Can you provide me with a video or tutorial of someone upgrading the psu on a dell xps 8930 or a step by step manual?, as the cable management was confusing.
Thanks!
Anonymous
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April 21st, 2020 14:00
@JimmehBart Can you provide me with a video or tutorial of someone upgrading the psu on a dell xps 8930 or a step by step manual?, as the cable management was confusing.
XPS 8930 Fan & PSU Upgrade