Upgrading Dell Desktops GPU

Question

I've recently taken to looking to getting a more powerful but cheap gaming setup. I expect that for a Desktop setup its going to be at least £1000+ for the specs I'm looking at. Considering that I'm looking at a GPU of at least RTX 3050 or higher spec and preferably a high level i5 or as listed in the link below an i7 11th Gen (compatible with RTX 30 Series cards) if I were to buy a desktop it would need to be the correct size to fit in the desktop without removing required components. Since I know the desktop already comes with Integrated UHD 750 Graphics I already know a dedicated and integrated GPU pairing is possible. The main issue I'm considering is that since this desktop isn't exactly designed for gaming will a new cooling system or further venting slats need to be installed to allow the computer to run well enough so it doesn't overheat considering that RTX 30 cards will generate lots of GPU heat and running games will also generate CPU heat (already accounted for since the CPU I am planning to keep). What system alteration aside from cooling (if necessary) would be necessary for optimal performance with minimum an RTX 3050 GPU installation? https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/bce4 (original idea) Further considerations below: https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/bcek https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/bcgg https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/bceq https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/bpqb https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/bce4

redxps630 · Answer

you can wait for the XPS 8950 coming up which has better cooling design and components spec.

if you want the current 8940, get the high performance heatsink for cpu (typically -k). Regular cpu gets you a low performance generic pancake heatsink which is no good.

Inspiron desktop does not have great heatsink. Psu for Inspiron is typically low power (260-360w) not good for gaming gpu. In comparison 8940 psu goes up to 500w.

redxps630 · Answer

do you mean use your own 3060ti to upgrade Dell's 3060?  Dell oem gpu is relatively simple (no frills) and has cheaper heatsink etc.

Gamefreaknet · Answer

If I get the XPS 8940 would upgrading from a RTX 3060 to RTX 3060 Ti be compatible?

redxps630 · Answer

Dell's RTX 3060 Ti pulled from XPS 8940.

https://imgur.com/a/Q2H94xc

about 210 X 120 X 35

” Its about 210mm long by 120mm wide and a bit less than 35mm thick, it is a two slot card and doesnt protrude past the io shield”

Gamefreaknet · Answer

Not my own as I currently dont own one however I know multiple locations online where I can purchase one just as long as I know the dimensions of the new GPU and the original GPU size so I know it will fit

XPS Desktops

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