I just got the Dell C521. It has a 285W Power supply. Well I just got a 300W Chaintech 7300GS Video card. On the Dell Forum's they say that 300W cards work because Dell rates their power differently then other companies, its a safety measure on their part. What do you all think?
2007-06-21 06:33:31 · 3 answers · asked by Karen A 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
One more thing. Its a slim line model, so if you have a good enexpensive Slim line power supply please let me know.
2007-06-21 07:13:23 · update #1
i would get another powersupply. I reccommend 500W or more.
Even if its a little better the graphix card draws the same as the PSU. Your computer wouldn't even turn on.
Try here :)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/indexus.asp?AffiliateID=NYR7o0_oitI-ADxGaoWsK034vvEniz6v5g
2007-06-21 06:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by beast9156 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DELL is a proprietary system, it uses an odd size of PSU; an aftermarket part, not bought from Dell may not work. It may not even fit in the case.
2007-06-21 15:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it will mess up ur system if it draws more power than the psu puts out
2007-06-21 13:37:40 · answer #3 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋