Can a 280w PSU handle my system?

[super_sinbad]

I have a Dell Optiplex 755 desktop with a proprietary 280W PSU. It comes with 80GB HDD and I added another 2TB Samsung F4 for the storage, I’m using this computer as a media player connected to my TV screen via HDMI and I’m planning to leave it on 24/7. I have also added a low profile Sapphire Radeon HD6570 1GB, so I guess I’m using the maximum capacity of the PSU and since I couldn’t find a replacement PSU that would fit and I’d like to make some more upgrades, ram or possibly a 10K rpm HDD for the OS, do you think the current PSU could keep handling this system without problems? Is there any option that I missed for upgrading the PSU?

Dell Optiplex 755 DT
1x 80GB WD 7200
1x 2TB Samsung F4
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66
2x 1GB Samsung DDR2
DVD Multi burner drive.
Sapphire Radeon HD6570 1GB low profile

I appreciate any help.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I really can't see why you would want to add a 10K RPM to a HTPC. Heat/noise would be a major factor against it. Perhaps a boot SSD instead, if you need performance?

I'm running a 1TB WD Green drive in my HTPC. Plenty fast for it, and plenty of room for media storage.

 

[super_sinbad]

You're right. I actually thought of this right after I posted, booting from an SSD would make a difference, less power and better performance.

Do you think the PSU would handle the video card, both drives and probably more ram on the long run?

 

[gevorg]

Not sure about the quality of PSUs in Dell computers, but if it really is a 280w PSU, it should handle your system fine. One thing though, the PSU likely to have a loud fan which might affect your HT enjoyment (depending on how far you are from HTPC).

 

[ElFenix]

Not sure about the quality of PSUs in Dell computers, but if it really is a 280w PSU, it should handle your system fine. One thing though, the PSU likely to have a loud fan which might affect your HT enjoyment (depending on how far you are from HTPC).

some of those dell PSUs are sought after on spcr as they're 80+ gold in a low wattage. often funky form factors, though.

 

[yottabit]

Do you think the PSU would handle the video card, both drives and probably more ram on the long run?

Your CPU has a TDP of 65W, the 6570 has a TDP of 60 W or 44W depending on if its GDDR5 or DDR3 according to this review:
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...-radeon-hd-6670-1gb-hd-6570-512mb-review.html

Just check the +12V rating on the PSU and make sure that it is above 120W. The hard drives and chipset aren't going to add a whole lot.

Regardless, if you don't plan on ever doing distributed computing or running things like furmark and prime95 concurrently than I imagine you'll be fine. Games and movies won't pull 100% power from both your CPU and video card.

 

[super_sinbad]

Not sure about the quality of PSUs in Dell computers, but if it really is a 280w PSU, it should handle your system fine. One thing though, the PSU likely to have a loud fan which might affect your HT enjoyment (depending on how far you are from HTPC).

This one is not that loud, I can hear it only when I'm not watching or listening to something and it doesn't really bother me.

 

[super_sinbad]

Your CPU has a TDP of 65W, the 6570 has a TDP of 60 W or 44W depending on if its GDDR5 or DDR3 according to this review:
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...-radeon-hd-6670-1gb-hd-6570-512mb-review.html

Just check the +12V rating on the PSU and make sure that it is above 120W. The hard drives and chipset aren't going to add a whole lot.

Regardless, if you don't plan on ever doing distributed computing or running things like furmark and prime95 concurrently than I imagine you'll be fine. Games and movies won't pull 100% power from both your CPU and video card.

Actually it's the DDR3 version so it's gonna use 44W and the +12 on the PSU says max 16A.

 

[yottabit]

Actually it's the DDR3 version so it's gonna use 44W and the +12 on the PSU says max 16A.

So you've got 192 W on tap on the 12V and your two major power consuming components at full load will draw ~109W. You'll definitely be all set if that rating is true!

 

[super_sinbad]

Awesome! Thanks guys for the help, I really appreciate it.