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Upgrading my dell 4550

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hey. i want to upgrade my card from Geforce4 MX 420 card to ATI radeon sapphire x1950 gt (AGP).
does anyone know if its compatible with my dell dimension 4550?

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No, your 250W psu will not power this card.

Reply to Twoboxer

I figured as much. so if i upgrade my psu aswell, is there anything else that i would have to add?

Reply to webby1990

I can't tell you whether the Dell 4550 uses a standard ATX power supply. If it does, you need nothing else - your new vid card uses 2x4pin Molex connectors for extra power, and your new psu will have them. If it doesn't, then you really cannot upgrade. You can try the Dell User forums or maybe Dell support to find out.

The vid card may be difficult to install. There may not be enough room in your case . . . an air duct or something else may block the end of the motherboard.

Be careful pouring money into upgrading this Dell. You know you are pushing the limits of a defunct technology, and you are doing it in a box not designed for upgrades. They give you systems, often at a low cost; in return they want you to buy new rather than upgrade.

Reply to Twoboxer
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Get an HD4650. It comes in AGP form and uses very little power. It will most likely work fine with your current PSU and it's more powerful than the X1950 gt.

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