Dell XPS 8950 User Manual

Steps
1. Align the graphics card with the PCIe x16 slot on the system board.
2. Using the alignment post on the PCIe slot, connect the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is
firmly seated.
3. Close the PCIe door.
4. Place and slide the graphics-card bracket onto the rails on the chassis.
NOTE: The size of the graphics-card bracket may vary depending on the graphics card configuration on your computer
5. Slide the lock mechanism on the graphics-card bracket to secure it to the chassis.
6. Connect the graphics-card power cable to the graphics card.
7. Place the computer in an upright position.
Next steps
1. Install the left-side cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Memory
Removing the memory
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the left-side cover.
About this task
NOTE: This computer may have up to four memory modules installed.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the memory and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Place the computer on its side with the left side facing up.
2. Carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot.
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Removing and installing components

Dell XPS 8950 Specifications

General

Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i5, i7, or i9
Operating System	Windows 11 Home or Pro
Chipset	Intel Z690
Memory	Up to 128GB DDR5
Storage	Up to 2TB SSD + 2TB HDD
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
Dimensions	173 mm
Ports (Front)	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Headphone/Mic
Ports (Rear)	Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x4, 1x PCIe x1
Power Supply	460W or 750W
Wireless	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet