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XPS8920user
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January 4th, 2022 11:00
XPS 8700, modern GPU compatibility?
I have a recently acquired a 2014 released XPS 8700 (i7 4770, Z87 mobo).
Whilst updating the drivers manualy, I noticed Dell has a driver update for the XPS 8700 to enable compatibility with NVIDIA 700 through 900 series GPU compatibility (750ti and 980 being examples).
This alarmed me; does this mean I cannot install a more modern GPU (like say, an AMD 6600xt, or NVIDIA RTX 3060)?
I have scanned all pertinent posts between the XPS 8700 and graphics cards, but all posts deal with older cards, and others have contributors mentioning the bios has to be updated etc. but no mention of anyone installing a GPU more recent than the 10 series.
Has anyone successfully installed a more modern GPU and verified it has compatibility, or did Dell aggressively incorporate planned obsolesence with the XPS 8700?
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Posted September 1st, 2023 15:12
@cloudy96 Hello. Check my recent benchmarks of the XPS 8700 and RTX 4070 in this topic. Maybe this will be helpful?
XPS8920user
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Posted January 4th, 2022 11:00
Does anyone know if Nvidia 2000/3000 series or AMD 6000 series are compatible with the XPS 8700?
(already upgraded PSU)