Dell XPS Gen4 PSU

[Ragner69]

I have...

XPS GEN4
PSU = 460watts
P4 3.73 EE
2 gigs ram
Dual Raptor HDD's
x850xt PE

Will this desktop be able to power an 8800gts. I've read a lot of different stuff regarding the power consumption, but I can't get a definite answer.

I'm worried at max load the PSU won't be enough, but I've also read Dell uses really good power supplies. Please enliten me on this subject!

 

[dragonsprayer]

no!

the p4 is power sucker and so is the 8800

u need 550+ 35 amps@12 min

 

[Valtiel]

Dell uses really good power supplies

If you meant really good at failing then you are correct, sir.

 

[AlaskaFox]

We use Dells at my work. of all the components, the power supplies are the number one thing that goes out (mostly the GX260's, 280's and a few 520's). I have noticed on most of their rigs, the power supply included is "just enough" to power what they put in there. while it may run with a new video card, it probably wont run for long.
I am not sure about their XPS line since they are supposed to be gaming rigs I guess, but I doubt they would go above and beyond for those either. bottom line, with an 8800 a new PS is in your future, eother the easy way or the hard way. good luck!

 

[Ragner69]

Thanks for all the replies! I have found one trouble some issue with GEN 4 XPS PSU the location. PSU is located in the bottom of the case not at the top if someone has a great link to great PSU compactable to this rig please let me know.

 

[AlaskaFox]

location of the power supply doesn't matter for compatibility, but the dimensions do. and from the look of the Gen 4, it has been squished... is this it?
http://img.hexus.net/v2/systems/DellXPS/OpenB.jpg

now on this I am not sure on this so I would like to ask mpilchfamily what he thinks of these, but w/o chopping, I dont see much else with your case design. well, here is what I found:
http://www.xoxide.com/thermaltake-w099ru-250w-psu.html
leaves your primary power supply to power everything else as normal with 25A on the 12V rail for the vid card. pros? cons?

 

[billdcat4]

Ive got a Dell XPS Gen 3, which comes in the same case with the same 460watt PSU. I havent had any problems with my stock setup but I wouldnt try to install any card more power hungry than a 7950gt.

I think our computers have a non-standard PSU, it seems to be housed in the bottom of the case. Anyways it works well, if I were you I would just stick to a 7900gs for 155 after MIR or a 7950gt 205 after MIR. Both EVGA both at the egg.

G'day