Can my Intel Q35 Chipset supports 500 Watt Supply?

[naveerahsan]

I have Dell Optiplx 755, mini-tower, 2.66 GHz core 2 duo, Intel Q35, and 305 Watt Power Supply. I want to Install 2 Gb Video Graphics card, which requires 500 Watt Power Supply.

So Can I Upgrade my 305 Watt to 500 Watt Supply.? It won't Affect my PC.?

 

[jay_nar2012]

Depends if it fits in your case.

Is this your PC?

 

[inzone]

As long as the video card has the 6 pin connector or 8 pin connector for additional power because the motherboards Pci-e slot will only supply a certian amount no matter what psu you have. You should not have any issues with upgrading to a 500w psu as log as it fits in the case. You can look on the specs that the psu has now and see if the form factor is ATX and the new psu is also ATX then it will fit.

 

[naveerahsan]

Yes I have that. But How Would I know it Atx or not.? In its Manual it is Written just only Mini-tower.

 

[inzone]

On the psu itself there should be some info. You can also take mesurements of the psu and compare them to the psu for sale.

 

[inzone]

CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 V2 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027
5.9"(W) x 3.4"(H) x 5.5"(L)

As you can see the size of this psu and what you can do is compare it to yours. This is an ATX form factor psu.