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gustavobc   07-16-2008 at 06:04:11 PM

Hi

I currently have A Dell Dimension E520 which has a PSU of just 305W and an PSU that provide 28 amperes on the line of +12v and i would to know if that HD4850 works in this system.

Thanks

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njalterio   07-16-2008 at 06:16:07 PM
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No it will not. You need more wattage.

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cjl   07-16-2008 at 06:16:09 PM
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That doesn't sound like enough.

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fugben   07-16-2008 at 06:17:24 PM
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no way. ur psu is too low W. u need to upgrade it, make sure the motherboard is pci x16 too

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gustavobc   07-16-2008 at 06:34:12 PM
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Oh ok! tks guys and sorry for the double post!

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gmanvbva   07-16-2008 at 10:05:54 PM
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A 4850 is said to use approximately 225-250w fully loaded.

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cjl   07-16-2008 at 10:28:55 PM
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Not likely. It only has one 6 pin power connector. The PCI-E slot is rated to provide 75W, and the 6 pin is also rated for 75W. Therefore, the most it could draw is 150W.

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kpo6969   07-16-2008 at 11:02:22 PM
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gustavobc wrote :

Hi

I currently have A Dell Dimension E520 which has a PSU of just 305W and an PSU that provide 28 amperes on the line of +12v and i would to know if that HD4850 works in this system.

Thanks


You only have 22amps, not 28.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff305/kpo6969/0d5032-2-1.jpg

Here's a 500w @ 35amp that's the same as a Dell recommended replacement, but cheaper, or get any ATX one you see fit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703015

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Kari   07-16-2008 at 11:05:14 PM
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hmm, 28amps and 12 volts makes 336 watts, thats quite well for a 305W PSU..... or do you have 2 separate units?

Anyhow I think it might work, for a while anyways :PP

edit:kpo6969 beat me to it.....


Message edited by Kari on 07-16-2008 at 11:07:08 PM
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