My PC is a dell optiplex GX620, dual Xeon with 3Gb RAM and 1HDD, I want to get the card in the question but do not know if I have enough power for it to work. As it is a Dell it is BTX supply and after a bit of searching, I have found the following
http://www.pcpower.com/products/viewproduct.php?show=S47D&view=techspecs
Will this give me enough power to run the gfx card - if not, does anyone know of any other suitable BTX power supplies that I can use???
2007-10-10 05:15:53 · 3 answers · asked by Martin M 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
HD2900 Pro draws up to almost 11 amps on the +12V rail. Depending on your Xeon model, its circuit could draw up to13 amps on the +12V rail. The power supply on your link only has 26 amps on a single +12V rail. It could be overloaded if you have a 130W Dempsey but will work on a 65W Woodcrest.
BTX format tends to limit your options.
2007-10-10 13:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate the way Dell uses BTX instead of ATX for a power supply. You need a minimum of 550 watts, but more than 460 watts will be hard to find in a BTX.
Check with a local system builder and see if they have a source.
You will also need power connectors to the card. Good luck!
The card is VERY large and may well not fit your rig anyways!
2007-10-10 12:46:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take care, the GX 620 is a slim case and will not take most of the video cards. You will need a SFF (small form factor) card. Best go to the Dell website, you can ask the question and they will email you an answer that will be supported if the machine is still under warranty.
2007-10-10 12:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by terryrow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋