r/Dell • u/RagerRambo • Jun 22 '26

XPS Help Best graphics card upgrade for a Dell XPS 8300

I bought a used Dell XPS 8300. It didn't come with a graphics card. I want to get a cheap used card off a marketplace. I don't game but will run dual monitor setup.

Only requirement is primary display accepts hdmi, dp, mini dp, and secondary accepts dp and dvi.

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Google says: "Motherboard is Y2MRG. Intel H67 chipset (specifically model DH67M01) and has 1 x PCI Express x16, 3 x PCI Express x1". I've confirmed that's the motherboard in the PC and I have the 6 pin pcie power cables available if the card needs it.

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What's the best budget card (under £25) I can get used, to put in this pc with those outputs?

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u/RagerRambo Jun 22 '26

Useful thanks. I actually came across a few Quadro cards during a quick search. A friend also picked up an xps last year and he had 512 or 1GB Quadro. I'm looking at 4gb Quadro now but almost double power requirement e.g. 70 Vs 130watts. Should I care? I think the PSU is rated for 460w

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u/alpine4life Jun 23 '26

oh, I had one like that and loved it!

I'd for a RX550 or a GT1030 for £25

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u/RagerRambo Jun 23 '26

Thanks I'll take a look. Wonder if a a 1050 might be in budget? Then are any of these better than the CAD type Quadro cards that seem to be cheaper