I have a Dell Inspiron 620 mini tower with an i3 processor @ 3.3GHz and 4 GB of ram. It also has only the built in Intel HD Graphics 2000.
It's pretty much a minimalistic computer with no add on stuff and a 300w watt factory power supply.
I loaded a flight simulator on my computer and the built in Intel HD Graphics are OK but they could be better so I thought I would add on a Nvidia GT 620 graphics card but I see that they want a minimum PS of 350 watts.
So I thought when I ordered the card from Newegg that I would check and make sure I knew what I was doing in ordering the PS from them.
I was looking at PS ratings around 400-550 watts just to give me some extra.
So the customer service rep tells me that the PS may be proprietary and to call Dell for advice??
I am reluctant to order a graphics card without replacing the power supply.
I cannot believe that somebody does not make a replacement power supply besides dell for my computer.
I have no idea what to even look for.
I did find this information in another forum but I don't know if it's correct or not.
"The Dell Inspiron 620 Mini Tower can use most generic standard ATX power supply units, with either a 24-pin or 20+4-pin main motherboard power connector, with or without the on/off switch.
You should be able to buy a compatible power supply from either a local or online computer store.
Note: You require a power supply with four SATA power connectors.
Check out the Corsair/Antec brands of power supplies."
Any help is appreciated.
It's pretty much a minimalistic computer with no add on stuff and a 300w watt factory power supply.
I loaded a flight simulator on my computer and the built in Intel HD Graphics are OK but they could be better so I thought I would add on a Nvidia GT 620 graphics card but I see that they want a minimum PS of 350 watts.
So I thought when I ordered the card from Newegg that I would check and make sure I knew what I was doing in ordering the PS from them.
I was looking at PS ratings around 400-550 watts just to give me some extra.
So the customer service rep tells me that the PS may be proprietary and to call Dell for advice??
I am reluctant to order a graphics card without replacing the power supply.
I cannot believe that somebody does not make a replacement power supply besides dell for my computer.
I have no idea what to even look for.
I did find this information in another forum but I don't know if it's correct or not.
"The Dell Inspiron 620 Mini Tower can use most generic standard ATX power supply units, with either a 24-pin or 20+4-pin main motherboard power connector, with or without the on/off switch.
You should be able to buy a compatible power supply from either a local or online computer store.
Note: You require a power supply with four SATA power connectors.
Check out the Corsair/Antec brands of power supplies."
Any help is appreciated.
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