I had the misfortune of receiving a pre-built computer for my birthday last year. It was a rather decent computer, with a 9800GT(512MB version), 4GB of RAM, and an Intel E7500 @ 2.93Ghz, however I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card. I have 1x PCI-E 2.0 16x slot available.
Here's the problem. Dell has the nasty habit to toss in a shit, 350W power supply. Also the case is rather small and I can't have the card be too big otherwise it won't fit (I'm not sure the dimensions of a 9800GT)
I can't upgrade the power supply because Dell basically welds that shit in there.
I can't find any on Newegg with a power requirement of less than 400. Has anyone in my situation known a solution?
My budget would be $125 maximum, although if it's worth it I can go up to 150.
You can't really get much better than a 9800GT with a 350W PSU and $125
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Honestly your entire computer is just mediocre and there would be little use upgrading one component
[QUOTE=Ama-zake;20624650]You can't really get much better than a 9800GT with a 350W PSU and $125[/QUOTE]
This ^
Save up to 200 and get a 5770 and a $40 coolermaster PSU
[QUOTE=anikilol;20624662]This ^
Save up to 200 and get a 5770 and a $40 coolermaster PSU[/QUOTE]
Can't, the PSU is pretty much welded to the back there. I can't seem to get it out regardless.
[QUOTE=FFStudios;20624815]Can't, the PSU is pretty much welded to the back there. I can't seem to get it out regardless.[/QUOTE]
Theirs this new thing called a screwdriver. You can "remove screws" from the power supply with it :O
He can't screw it out. It's a specially designed Dell PSU that cannot be removed.
What model is it
Oh dell.....
Sell the whole computer + collect a fund for a new, custom build.
[QUOTE=ferrus;20628988]Sell the whole computer + collect a fund for a new, custom build.[/QUOTE]
No because then I'm shit out of luck for a PC until I save enough for it. Which wouldn't be for a while because I don't have a job/am too young for one (less than a month)
EDIT: Here's what it says on the page
[quote][b]Power[/b]
350 Watt DC Power Supply
Backup battery: 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell[/quote]
[QUOTE=anikilol;20624847]Theirs this new thing called a screwdriver. You can "remove screws" from the power supply with it :O[/QUOTE]
Don't know whether to rate dumb or bad spelling. What do you think?
[b]EDIT 2: APPARENTLY THE TOWER VERSION OF THE STUDIO 540 (WHICH I HAVE) HAS AN UPGRADABLE POWER SUPPLY AS IT USES THE ATX STYLE. THANKS EVERYONE![/b]
Graphics card companies overestimate watt usage to be sure.
The 5770 requires 450 watt, but in reality it won't use much more then 255:
[IMG]http://i.neoseeker.com/a/hd5750hd5770/powerbar.png[/IMG]
I'm putting one on my 425 power supply.
If it's only 25-50 watt over I wouldn't really worry.
It's not just the overall Wattage you have to look at. So it claims to have a 420W total output, but how is that distributed? For example, if Zemog has a PSU labelled as 420W, it could well have very low Amperage on the 12 V rail(s) and not be able to power a 5770 at all, as is often the case with cheap units. The other scenario is that it's a high quality unit and would probably have no problem powering a 5770.
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[QUOTE=FFStudios;20634162]No because then I'm shit out of luck for a PC until I save enough for it. Which wouldn't be for a while because I don't have a job/am too young for one (less than a month)
EDIT: Here's what it says on the page
Don't know whether to rate dumb or bad spelling. What do you think?
[b]EDIT 2: APPARENTLY THE TOWER VERSION OF THE STUDIO 540 (WHICH I HAVE) HAS AN UPGRADABLE POWER SUPPLY AS IT USES THE ATX STYLE. THANKS EVERYONE![/b][/QUOTE]
You're asking way too much. You can't get an upgrade from a 9800GT AND a power supply to run it for $150.
[QUOTE=ferrus;20639872]It's not just the overall Wattage you have to look at. So it claims to have a 420W total output, but how is that distributed? For example, if Zemog has a PSU labelled as 420W, it could well have very low Amperage on the 12 V rail(s) and not be able to power a 5770 at all, as is often the case with cheap units. The other scenario is that it's a high quality unit and would probably have no problem powering a 5770.
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You're asking way too much. You can't get an upgrade from a 9800GT AND a power supply to run it for $150.[/QUOTE]
No, I know that, 150 is solely for the GPU. Power supplies aren't THAT expensive and easier to save for.
150 isn't enough for a decent upgrade on the GPU anyway.
[QUOTE=Zemog;20634339]Graphics card companies overestimate watt usage to be sure.
The 5770 requires 450 watt, but in reality it won't use much more then 255:
[IMG]http://i.neoseeker.com/a/hd5750hd5770/powerbar.png[/IMG]
I'm putting one on my 425 power supply.
If it's only 25-50 watt over I wouldn't really worry.[/QUOTE]
This is without considering that PSUs are rated on peak power, and that the rest of the system requires power as well.
That being said, you can probably run a 5770 on a 400w granted its a quality PSU.
[QUOTE=FHamster;20642569]This is without considering that PSUs are rated on peak power, and that the rest of the system requires power as well.
That being said, you can probably run a 5770 on a 400w granted its a quality PSU.[/QUOTE]
Well put, didn't think about that.
Shouldn't be a problem nevertheless. :v:
Why? How do you know your PSU isn't a crappy one?
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