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Is this PSU Enough?

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by wingnut13, Nov 9, 2008.

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  1. wingnut13 Newcomer, in training

    Hey everyone. I have a Dell XPS 420. I put this aftermarket PSU into it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703016
    It maxes out at 550W. But is a good quality of PSU. Will it run my system with a GTX 260 in it? Thanks.

    Windows Vista Home 32 Bit
    Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0Ghz
    EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB (Right now it has a 8800GT)
    Sound Blaster Etreme Music
    TV Tuner Card
    2 X 320 GB 7200 RPM HDD in RAID 0
    2 X DVD -RW Drives
    4GB 800Mhz RAM
    Assorted Neon lights in case
    wingnut13, Nov 9, 2008
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  2. Tmagic650 TechSpot Ambassador

    There is a bad link to the Newegg power supply here
    Tmagic650, Nov 9, 2008
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  3. wingnut13 Newcomer, in training

    wingnut13, Nov 9, 2008
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  4. Tmagic650 TechSpot Ambassador

    Tmagic650, Nov 9, 2008
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  5. wingnut13 Newcomer, in training

    I know the only reason i didnt go higher is because i needed a Dell compatible PSU.
    wingnut13, Nov 9, 2008
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  6. Tmagic650 TechSpot Ambassador

    Dell compatibility shouldn't be an issue
    Tmagic650, Nov 9, 2008
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  7. wingnut13 Newcomer, in training

    Can i put any ATX PSU in my XPS? I have been told by alot of people that Dell make special Power supplies. If i can use any psu there are alot better choices i would like to use. Thanks.
    wingnut13, Nov 9, 2008
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  8. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    Your system should run fine with that PSU.
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Nov 9, 2008
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  9. hynesy Newcomer, in training

    Here (http://extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine) is a great tool for working out your rough power consumption, just remember it is just a guide, and some PSU's cannot run at there rated wattage because there just crap, so always leave some head room. I just checked mine and realised my setup is rated at 333 watts, no wonder my old generic PSU crapped out, it was only rated for 240 watts. :p
    Cheers
    hynesy
    hynesy, Nov 9, 2008
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  10. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    Add 30% to the results you get from any PSU calculator for a more accurate idea of your power requirements.
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Nov 9, 2008
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  11. hynesy Newcomer, in training

    Thanks for the specific "headroom" Rage ;)
    hynesy, Nov 9, 2008
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  12. Tmagic650 TechSpot Ambassador

    the power supply you originally picked was a generic ATX power supply. Dell hasn't used "special" supplies in quite a while, so you are fee to pick what you want. Anything over $100 is overkill and a waste of money
    Tmagic650, Nov 9, 2008
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  13. wingnut13 Newcomer, in training

    Thanks to everyone for all of your input! This helped alot.
    wingnut13, Nov 9, 2008
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  14. Tedster Techspot old timer.....

    google psu calculator. Add 30% to the results and buy quality. Go to tomshardware.com and read their PSU reviews.
    Tedster, Nov 9, 2008
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