How big of a PSU should i get for my dell xps 9100?
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rolli59
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Both units are made by the best SEASONIC.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $44.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-08 15:14 EDT-0400)
Or for a little extra power:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-08 15:20 EDT-0400)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $44.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-08 15:14 EDT-0400)
Or for a little extra power:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-08 15:20 EDT-0400)
markwp
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Watts on the psu are not the question/answer. Look at the side of the psu and see how many amps are available on the 12v rail(s). I would guess it is a dual rail unit with one 16a and one 18a rail. A 660 ti is a 225w tdp or there abouts and that means it will need close to 30a. Even if you use a 6 pin from each rail, you going to be short of power at the end of the day. Also, Dell OEM psu's are not known for their quality - lowest bidder like the government.
If it was me, I'd look for a quality psu from corsair (HX or TX), seasonic, xfx or antec in the 600w range with 45a or more on the rail(s).
Mark
If it was me, I'd look for a quality psu from corsair (HX or TX), seasonic, xfx or antec in the 600w range with 45a or more on the rail(s).
Mark
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If I were you I would invest a good PSU that will support that GPU. Do not risk your investment with a stock Dell PSU, they are cheap PSU's that could risk your system and investment in a good GPU
Buy the GPU and one of these PSUs:
CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 600W $69
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
Rosewill CAPSTONE-550 550W Continuous @ 50°C, Intel Haswell Ready, 80 PLUS GOLD $79
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182068
EVGA 600B 100-B1-0600-KR 600W ATX12V $64
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014
Buy the GPU and one of these PSUs:
CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 600W $69
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
Rosewill CAPSTONE-550 550W Continuous @ 50°C, Intel Haswell Ready, 80 PLUS GOLD $79
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182068
EVGA 600B 100-B1-0600-KR 600W ATX12V $64
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014
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