Power Supply problem

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Camore

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This is my third post regarding upgrading my computer, and I've run into another problem, sorry! :eek:

The card I am interested in buying is the 7800 eva chip from newegg, and it requires a minimum of 350w supply. I'm also increasing the RAM, but I don't think it requires any more power, does it?

I was trying to find what my system has, and from what I've found, my 8300 Dimension Dell has either a 250 or 305 depending on when you bought it. I'm not too sure on how to check this, but either way, I'm short.

I had looked on newegg, and from what I saw, this was the best option for me.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171007

Please, if you have any input or suggestions, I'll be glad to hear them.

Thanks a bunch!
 
Ouch! You're trying to upgrade a Dell? Those things are so hard to customize, it's sickening. Anyway, what you picked out looks decent enough for what you're doing - You definitely can't keep what you already have. It is a little low-end of a power supply but since it is well rated and you don't need much more than that, I'd say its fine. If you really want to upgrade and think to the future, go for at least 500W, because you don't want to make the mistake of continually upgrading your PSU just because you cheaped out the first time you know? Good luck.
 
Thanks for the quick reply, because of what you said, I started to look at the 500W PSU's out there. I found this one, which has an unbeatable price, and was wondering if this would do the job.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027

thanks again!

edit: Also, the 7800 eva card I'm interested in requires "An available 4-pin Molex hard drive power dongle"...What in the world is that, and how can I check to see if I have it?
 
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Dells I think use BTX as the PSU form factor and most, if not all PSU's on NewEg are ATX, the only way to get the thing to fit would be to get a case that supports the BTX form factor.
 
I don't know if it's a different form factor, but Dells have only one hole in the back of the case for the power supply, and it's only big enough for the plug on the power supply. Because most powersupplies will have an on/off switch, or have the plug in a slightly different location, you only have two choices.

You can either suck it up, and pay $50 - $80 for a $30 power supply, just because it fits your exact dell model.

Or you can take a pair of tin snips to the back off it and make your own hole.

Also, you may try the new card with your current power supply. Many supplies will do a lot more than you would think (and many a lot less). You may end up shortening the lifespan of it by overdrawing power, but then you'll just have to replace it anyway.
 
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