Would this be enough power?

[likaconee]

I have this computer: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+...rive/3152172.p?id=1218380519466&skuId=3152172

I have tried playing games on it and it doesn't run very smoothly and i figured out that the graphics card is holding it back. Im thinking about upgrading to this card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127560
Would this card work with my computer? And is my power supply good enough to support it? I have a picture of the power supply if needed. If this isn't the best card to suit me please list one around $250

 

[subrata4web]

Hi likaconee,
I think first you change your PSU to 550W power PSU[http://www.corsair.com/power-supply-units.html],
because you have AMD Radeon HD 6450 ,it's a good card for gaming.
But definitely change your psu it give the power to your GPU.
I think this is not a good time for GPU upgrade .Wait for AMD 7 series/NVIDIA 6 series graphics card hit the market.

 

[likaconee]

http://www.corsair.com/power-supply-units/gaming-series-power-supply-units/gs600w.html
so would this one be the best for me? and would it leave room for upgrades to my computer?

 

[subrata4web]

Yes perfect

 

[truegenius]

Hi likaconee,
I think first you change your PSU to 550W power PSU[http://www.corsair.com/power-supply-units.html],
because you have AMD Radeon HD 6450 ,it's a good card for gaming.
But definitely change your psu it give the power to your GPU.
I think this is not a good time for GPU upgrade .Wait for AMD 7 series/NVIDIA 6 series graphics card hit the market.

+1

 

[simon12]

A 6450 is not a good card for gaming. That power supply is good but you may not need it depending on what graphics card you buy. For $250 I suggest
500W power supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027
Radeon 6870 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161389

 

[delluser1]

Anything upto a Radeon 6870 won't need a power supply upgrade, the system was sold by Dell with a 5870.
There should be a 460w / 32a psu under the hood, I'd want more than a 500w / 34a as an upgrade if it did need upgrading.

 

[truegenius]

Anything upto a Radeon 6870 won't need a power supply upgrade, the system was sold by Dell with a 5870.
There should be a 460w / 32a psu under the hood, I'd want more than a 500w / 34a as an upgrade if it did need upgrading.

the system is equipped with AMD Radeon HD 6450 graphics not a 6870 by dell
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+Studio+XPS+Desktop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i5+Processor+/+6GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/3152172.p?id=1218380519466&skuId=3152172

i think it have only 300w cheap psu under the hood

 

[delluser1]

the system is equipped with AMD Radeon HD 6450 graphics not a 6870 by dell
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+Studio+XPS+Desktop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i5+Processor+/+6GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/3152172.p?id=1218380519466&skuId=3152172

i think it have only 300w cheap psu under the hood

Psst, if you purchase the system from Dell you get the option to upgrade almost any of the internal components, when you buy from a brick and mortar like BestBuy you get what they got.
Check the review in the BestBuy in link, it tells you the psu wattage.

 

[truegenius]

Psst, if you purchase the system from Dell you get the option to upgrade almost any of the internal components, when you buy from a brick and mortar like BestBuy you get what they got.
Check the review in the BestBuy in link, it tells you the psu wattage.

i read whole review of "Joel Santo Domingo, PCMag.com"
and i found no sign of 450w psu, can you tell me the paragraph number in which i can found that

 

[delluser1]

i read whole review of "Joel Santo Domingo, PCMag.com"
and i found no sign of 450w psu, can you tell me the paragraph number in which i can found that

2
"Design and Features
The latest version of the XPS 8300 looks like previous versions. If you weren't looking too closely at the back panel or the model number on the box, you'd probably couldn't tell it apart from the Dell XPS x8300-1225NBK ($749.99 list, 3 stars). It has the same glossy black front face and matte black sides. It's more stylized than its Dell Inspiron siblings, with a chrome-colored ring around the bezel. Dell has also updated the interior allowing for more expansion room, but you'll have to take into consideration its 460W power supply if you're planning on making any upgrades of the GPU nature"

He believes it would need to be upgraded, don't know him, don't want to hurt his feelings , but he's wrong.

You could always go to Dell.com to confirm this, oh here
http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-8300/pd

 

[truegenius]

2
"Design and Features
The latest version of the XPS 8300 looks like previous versions. If you weren't looking too closely at the back panel or the model number on the box, you'd probably couldn't tell it apart from the Dell XPS x8300-1225NBK ($749.99 list, 3 stars). It has the same glossy black front face and matte black sides. It's more stylized than its Dell Inspiron siblings, with a chrome-colored ring around the bezel. Dell has also updated the interior allowing for more expansion room, but you'll have to take into consideration its 460W power supply if you're planning on making any upgrades of the GPU nature"

He believes it would need to be upgraded, don't know him, don't want to hurt his feelings , but he's wrong.

You could always go to Dell.com to confirm this, oh here
http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-8300/pd

lol :lol:
i haven't read that review, i used notepad to find that "450" word , but it is 460w

 

[likaconee]

Ive opened up the case and checked and it has a 460W power supply. So what would you guys recommend now?

 

[truegenius]

check wattage on 12V rail

 

[likaconee]

It says 12V A is 18A, 12V is 16A, and 12V C is 8A

 

[likaconee]

And it says 12V A 12V B and 12V C shall not exceed 385w

 

[subrata4web]

Just grab now XFX SMPS ProSeries 650W PSU [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014]
It's enough for all high end graphics card until you are not planning to sli or crossfire.
Later grab any ATI 7series or NVIDIA 6 series [KEPLER] in this year first quarter.

Upgrade 6450 to 6850 is not a good idea.

 

[truegenius]

you can use 6790 or 550ti easily without changing the psu (maybe 6870 too)
but waiting for hd7 and gtx6 is a better option

 

[delluser1]

Upgrade 6450 to 6850 is not a good idea.

Sigh
Why not ?
Like I said it was sold with a 5870

http://www.pcworld.com/article/218517/dell_xps_8300_high_on_features_low_on_price.html
Paragragh 4, that way it won't be missed


A 6850 would be a fine choice

 

[subrata4web]

Sigh
Why not ?
Like I said it was sold with a 5870
http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j351/contrvlr/dell_xps_8300_788982_g3.jpg


http://www.pcworld.com/article/218517/dell_xps_8300_high_on_features_low_on_price.html
Paragragh 4, that way it won't be missed


A 6850 would be a fine choice

Yes I appreciate your view.
But I wana 2 say that now 6850 available at $149.
If somebody wait for 3months then he can easily get 6950 at $149.
For my side I will play game low settings & wait for a month to get descent gpu at $149.

 

[delluser1]

Wait long enough and maybe you can get one of these cheap

 

[likaconee]

Would upgrading my PSU improve performance?

 

[subrata4web]

Yes Likaconee because your PSU is so week.

 

[delluser1]

Would upgrading my PSU improve performance?

No
You might get better efficiency and voltage regulation, depends on what you upgrade to, but no better performance.
Your power supply is a decent oem that can handle most anything you throw at it ( within reason of course )
An upgrade to a 6850 or 6870 isn't going to hurt it
http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

 

[newbie1337]

No
You might get better efficiency and voltage regulation, depends on what you upgrade to, but no better performance.
Your power supply is a decent oem that can handle most anything you throw at it ( within reason of course )
An upgrade to a 6850 or 6870 isn't going to hurt it
http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

+1 just use the psu calculator