Is this PSU Enough?

[wingnut13]

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

 

[Tmagic650]

There is a bad link to the Newegg power supply here

 

[wingnut13]

Sorry, here try this...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703016

 

[Tmagic650]

I've seen better supplies for that money but it should run ok

This is better:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?CurImage=17-341-010-09.jpg&Image=17-341-010-09.jpg%2c17-341-010-02.jpg%2c17-341-010-03.jpg%2c17-341-010-04.jpg%2c17-341-010-05.jpg%2c17-341-010-06.jpg%2c17-341-010-07.jpg&S7ImageFlag=0&WaterMark=1&Item=N82E16817341010&Depa=0&Description=OCZ%20StealthXStream%20OCZ600SXS%20600W%20Power%20Supply

 

[wingnut13]

I know the only reason i didnt go higher is because i needed a Dell compatible PSU.

 

[Tmagic650]

Dell compatibility shouldn't be an issue

 

[wingnut13]

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.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Your system should run fine with that PSU.

 

[hynesy]

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.
Cheers
hynesy

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Add 30% to the results you get from any PSU calculator for a more accurate idea of your power requirements.

 

[hynesy]

Thanks for the specific "headroom" Rage

 

[Tmagic650]

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.

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

 

[wingnut13]

Thanks to everyone for all of your input! This helped alot.

 

[Tedster]

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