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XPS 8930, best graphics card?
I have an XPS 8930, Intel Core i9-9900 CPU 3.10GHz, 32 GB Memory, 1 TB HDD / 256GB SSD. I'm trying to use it for some pretty heavy CGI design. What are some of the best graphics cards I can easily run programs like Cinema4d, blender, Unreal Engine? The NVIDIA Geforce GT 1030 that's in there now is totally useless. Any help's appreciated, thank you.
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May 11th, 2024 01:11
XPS 8930 stock PSU was 460W, and optional, extra cost upgrade was 850W PSU.
NOTE: this site doesn't mention PSU size in any system listed. Check PSU requirements for exact GPU you might want to make sure your PSU is adequate.
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May 12th, 2024 15:40
@Air_Run the XPS 8930 PSU is standard ATX format, so many 3rd party options are available. Standard ATX format is 150mm wide, 86mm high, and the length will vary. Consider a fully modular PSU that is 140mm to 150mm long. Any longer than that begins to use up your cable management space. Below is a 850 watt Seasonic Focus @ 140mm long. Have zip ties handy.
Sorry . . . I will add the photo when the platform gets photos working again!![]()
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May 10th, 2024 13:32
I cannot speak to retail video cards, but the best OEM video card Dell validated was =
WXFDY Nvidia/MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Super
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May 12th, 2024 02:16
@RoHe Great questions, I wish I knew the answer to most of them. Windows 10, though I'm not against upgrading. PSU is 460W. Thanks for the benchmark recommendation, I'm still getting the hang of it. I'll definitely upgrade the RAM.
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May 12th, 2024 03:48
@Air_Run at 270mm long I think it will just barely fit in the XPS 8930 . . . measure to make sure. However, a minimum of 650 watt PSU is recommended for that graphics card. With the i9-9900 you could probably jump to the low end of Ampere with the RTX 3060, but you would still need to upgrade your PSU.
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May 12th, 2024 04:13
Wow, Userbenchmark says I can run an RTX 4070 or 3060? Can I use any modular 850W PSU off ebay or amazon as long as it's for an XPS 8930? Power supply and maybe RAM upgrade then I'm good to go?
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May 12th, 2024 20:14
You can monitor CPU temps using free apps like speccy, HWInfo64 or HWMonitor.
Set GPU preferences for your CGI apps.
Monitor should be plugged into the NVidia GPU, not to one of the onboard Intel Graphics ports which are located in the black area on rear panel of PC.
Windows Power & Sleep setting should be set to Best Performance:
Open NVidia Control Panel, and click Manage 3D settings. Scroll down right pane to Power Management and set to "Prefer max performance".
As I said, userbenchmark doesn't tell you what size PSU is installed. So you need to check the PSU requirements for the specific RTX 4070 or RTX 3060 card you might buy. You don't want to buy an upgraded PSU and then find out it's not sufficient for whichever GPU you want to buy.
Be careful about "no name" cheap knock-off PSUs. Name brands may cost more but likely to have more "honest" specs, than cheapies, and possibly better warranties too.
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May 13th, 2024 18:56
@ProfessorW00d , I have not experiencing any issue with platform photo. Just let you know in case you are awaiting for something that will not happened.
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May 13th, 2024 19:53
@Chino de Oro thanks! I have been working with Brad on the issue. It seems to be intermittent.