Bought wrong PSU ?

[leela22]

Hello,

I'm not sure but I might have bought the wrong psu for my Dell Studio xps 435mt. The connections don't look right. I bought a thermaltake purepower 2.0 350 watts. Probably have to take it back. Can someone suggest what to buy. That will fit in the case and doesn't cost alot. I have a family member that plays games on line. Looks like I am going to have to start to upgrade here. The psu died after 3 years of having this computer. Thanks

 

[clutchc]

Any std ATX power supply should work for your Dell desktop PC. I'm assuming it is a full size desktop and not a slimline. Back in the old Pentium 4 days, Dell used to use non-standard PSUs. But they have long since gone to std PSUs. What is it that doesn't look right to you for the connections?

 

[inzone]

If you end up returning the thermaltake and are looking for a good reliable power supply then one of the two listed here would be a good choice.
I'm not sure why you feel you bought the wrong psu but if you could explain more then maybe we can help you figure it out.

Antec VP-450 450W ATX 12V v2.3 Power Supply
$37.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371045

SeaSonic SS-350ET Bronze 350W ATX12V V2.31 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - OEM
$44.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151077

You can get powr supplies at lower prices and even some for $19.99 but then you have to ask yourself " do you really want a power supply that costs $20?" The two listed here are from good quality companies and the SeaSonic is a Bronze certified power supply which means that it's guarenteed to give 80% efficiency. If you don't see any type of certification then the psu is not guarenteed to give a minimum 80% efficiency.