Help finding a psu that will work.

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

will this psu:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182021

work with this computer: Dell Inspirion 660.

OR EVEN BETTER:
where can i find a 6-pin connector on the psu (if it has one) so i can plug in a graphics card.

aevm · Jan 24, 2014

This is a better deal:

CORSAIR CX430 430W $25 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

It has a 6+2-pin connector which can be used as a 6-pin.
http://techreport.com/r.x/psus-0907/pcie-connectors.jpg

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

will it work with the dell inspirion 660?

markwp · Jan 24, 2014

Yes it will work, but I would not suggest buying it - that is a low grade psu.

I doubt that the original dell psu has a 6 pin. If you want to get a budget psu for a small gpu, get the Corsair CX430.

What gpu are you trying to run?

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

EVGA gtx 650

also thanks for the fast answers

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

The:
EVGA Geforce GTX 650 1gb ddr5

aevm · Jan 24, 2014

From what I've read the Dell Inspiron 660 can only fit a low-profile single-slot graphics card. If that's true, you can't put a GTX 650 in there, they are all too thick.

markwp · Jan 24, 2014

As long as you are not planning to go to a larger (faster) gpu, the CX430 will be fine and will work in your dell.

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

well i "accidentaly" already bought it and realised the problem. The card is plugged into my pc, and its powered off with all the cables out awaiting a new psu. When closing the case it fits the case but i might not fully understand you

aevm · Jan 24, 2014

All right, glad to hear that!

Can you measure your current PSU please and tell us the dimensions. I'm trying to confirm that the CX430 would fit in its place.

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

what do you mean aevm

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

oh ok

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

the dimensions are in inches or meters or what?

aevm · Jan 24, 2014

Whatever you prefer. We can convert inches to mm ourselves (1"=25.4mm)

Edit: the CX430 dimensions are 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 140mm(L).

markwp · Jan 24, 2014

James Mcgreivy :

There is more than one "type" of inspirion 660. Some of them are called "slimline" and have a narrow width form factor on the case. If you have that type, regular (full size) atx psu's are too wide to fit and most gpu's have the same problem. If you have a full height gpu (card same vertical size as the hold down bracket), you have an atx sized case.

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

i have the atx then i guess, heres the dimensions:
this might be a little confusing but i put the computer on its side. But if it were standing up in a tower position it would be:
Height: 8.5x14 cm

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

i dont know how to write dimensions so this might not be correct

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

its a basic dell 300w psu if that helps

aevm · Jan 24, 2014

ATX power supplies are 15 cm wide, 8.6 cm high, and typically 14 cm long. The length can vary from brand to brand.

The CX 430 has exactly the typical dimensions above.

Your PSU has the same height and length. Now measure the width too. If it's 15 cm, then you're guaranteed that the CX430 will fit.

markwp · Jan 24, 2014

That's standard atx psu size. The CX430 will be fine.

James Mcgreivy · Jan 24, 2014

thanks all, its 15

aevm · Jan 24, 2014

Perfect

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