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BGG34   07-07-2009 at 01:14:24 AM

I've been running a Dell E520 for about 2 years now. It has a pretty meh x1300 Video card and I'm looking to upgrade. All cards that seem to be any good need about 500w PSU, the one in the E520 is only a 305w(model# H305N-00.) Im looking to purchase http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817153052
but the dimensions are a bit off from the stock PSU in the computer right now, was wondering if anyone knew if it would have any problems fitting in there?

 

I know this is out of place but looking to snag this card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130433 if anyone had any comments. Any help would be much aprreciated, my hardware knowledge is pretty lacking.

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aford10   07-07-2009 at 02:17:46 AM
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The amps are a little weak on that thermaltake. PSU's are one area where you don't want to skimp. Cheap ones will die and sometimes take something down with it. You get what you pay for with PSU's. Here would be my recommendations:

 

Quality Corsair PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139004

 

or

 

Dell upgrade PSU (made by PC Power & Cooling)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703016

 

Thats a very nice video card btw. Though for the price, I would go with this video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102810


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Bronze CPUs badge Delluser1   07-07-2009 at 05:10:31 AM
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BGG34 wrote :

I know this is out of place but looking to snag this card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130433 if anyone had any comments.


Micro BTX case, single slot cards only, unless you're up to some modding.


Hey I'm a newb again !


Message edited by Delluser1 on 07-07-2009 at 05:12:13 AM
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BGG34   07-07-2009 at 06:29:55 AM
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Hey guys appreciate the quick responses to both questions, those PSUs are both perfect.

any good single slot cards around anymore or am i SOL? (sorry wrong place yet again)


(or probably just better getting a new comp?)


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