Dell PSUs

[Curtis12]

is there a way i can upgrade my dell PSU, because normal ones will not fit. i wanted at least 350W because i was looking to get a Geforce 7600 but i only have 305W. Or are there any video cards that are good and only require 300W. Even though someone said mine might be able to handle a 7600GT if the rails are good, so how do i check my rails

[sackynut]

Re: Dell PSUs

you have the find the exact PSU they used, because I do not think they list it on the side of the PSU for a dell. but open your case, and see if there is a sticker on the side of the PSU, look under +12v, and tell us how many amps it is.

[Curtis12]

Re: Dell PSUs

well on a site this is the only one i could find with mine

http://www.ascendtech.us/itemdesc.asp?ic=CSPDLLDIMEN4700&eq=&Tp=

but inside on the sticker it says +5V /22A MAX -12V /1A MAX
+5V(FP) /2A MAX +3.3V /17A MAX
+12V-A /18a MAX +12V-B /18A MAX

[abtomat74]

Re: Dell PSUs

The Dell should be a standard ATX sized PSU, at least that link you gave says it is.

Also, if those numbers are correct, it appears they tossed a dual rail PSU into that comp. Dual 18amps = about 28-30amps combined...if it is a dual rail of course.

Also, if you must buy a new PSU, why not get something that will live through several video cards? If you limit yourself to just a 350, then you will be buying yet another PSU for the next card too.

Just go ahead and buy a nice 450+ PSU once. You only need more than 450w if you plan to use 2 video cards, and/or have multiple optical drives and HD's.

A good 450w will power any system running 1 video card, 1 HD, and 1 optical drive no problem.

[Curtis12]

Re: Dell PSUs

no, i no that i was just saying at least 350W, but if its right will it handle a GeForce 7600? if not i will get a better one

[sackynut]

Re: Dell PSUs

a 350 is the minimum. now your PSU has dual rails, so it is possible it can handle is anyways, but its better to be safe. and yes as said before I would go with something more, like 450+, but I would recommend getting a new one either way.

[12:oc7ock]

Re: Dell PSUs

You're all uninformed. Which Dell do u have? This site is all u need bro........ http://www.pcpowercooling.com/products/power_supplies/ I got the 470 for my DIM4600 and it kicks ass

[Curtis12]

Re: Dell PSUs

i got the dimension 4700, thanks for the link to, so normall ones dont work, also where do i buy it from, i dont anything about buying it on that site

ohh found where to get it, thanks alot

[12:oc7ock]

Re: Dell PSUs

......np

[abtomat74]

Re: Dell PSUs

You're all uninformed.

...because apparently Dell uses a proprietary connector for their PSU's. So a standard ATX will NOT work as we suggested.

Anyone care to guess why they would do this?

[firezip]

Re: Dell PSUs

I have a dell precision 340. A thermaltake 430 watt installed and worked find for me. The only modding I had to do was to cut a small hole on the back so the case wouldn't hit the back power switch.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153023