Do I need to replace the stock Dell 300W PSU to install a GTX 1050?

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MrFlickR

MrFlickR

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Hello!

I have purchased my first 'gaming' PC!

I bought a Dell Inspiron 3847-2311BK with a GT 710 for a total of $300!

The reason why I chose a 710 is because the people at Fry's Electronics advised me not to purchase a 1050 with this poopy-doopy power supply.

I thought not as I have seen many people run 750s on 300w OEM PSUs. which has the same wattage as a 1050.

Do I need to upgrade my power supply to stick a GTX 1050 non Ti into it?
 
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MrFlickR

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Alright!

I shall just upgrade the power supply, would a cx500 fit into the computer?

I also do not trust OEM power supplies too much, especially if it's 20 watts under the recommended watts for a 1050.

Thanks for the help!
 
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Chicano

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Yeah should fit... but the Corsair CX is a Tier 4 PSU and you could get one with a tier 1 to 3 rating for better power stability and efficiency... you'll probably end up paying more but your components will be better protected.

PSU tier list 2.0
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

UPDATE
This EVGA 500 B1 100-B1-0500-KR 80+ BRONZE 500W is said to be tier 2 in a customer review at Amazon.ca... I haven't found the Tom's article where he read it.. but it should be better than the Corsair CX500, and a few dollars cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/reviews/B00DZ6R9GE/ref=cm_cr_dp_mb_btm?ie=UTF8
 
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