Title: How to Add a Graphics Card to Dell XPS 8950 Desktop
Video Description:
In this tutorial, Simon explains how to install a graphics card in a Dell XPS 8950 desktop. He provides a step-by-step guide, focusing on both low-profile and high-powered graphics cards, and highlights the importance of ensuring the power supply can accommodate the graphics card’s power requirements.
Key Steps in the Video:
- Opening the Desktop:
- Simon uses a Phillips screwdriver to loosen a screw on the back of the desktop and then opens the side panel.
- Identifying the Graphics Card Type:
- He discusses two types of graphics cards: a low-profile card that does not require additional power and a high-powered card (like the EVGA GTX 660 Ti) that requires two six-pin power connectors.
- Checking the Power Supply:
- He verifies that the Dell XPS 8950’s power supply has the necessary connectors for the graphics card, noting a cable that splits into six and eight-pin connectors.
- Installing the Graphics Card:
- Simon opens the latch that secures the expansion slot covers and removes the necessary slot covers for the graphics card.
- He aligns the graphics card with the PCIe slot and firmly presses it into place, ensuring the side clip locks onto the PCIe slot.
- Connecting the Power:
- For the high-powered graphics card, Simon connects the six-pin power connectors from the power supply to the graphics card.
- Reassembling the Desktop:
- After installing the graphics card and connecting the power, Simon closes the latch and reattaches the side panel of the desktop.
- Post-Installation Steps:
- He suggests turning on the computer, updating the drivers, and downloading the appropriate software for the new graphics card.
Conclusion:
Simon’s tutorial provides clear instructions for adding a graphics card to a Dell XPS 8950 desktop. His methodical approach, from opening the desktop to installing the card and reassembling the desktop, makes this video a practical guide for anyone looking to enhance their desktop’s graphics capabilities.
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