Power supply for Dell Inspiron 530 - "dell replacement" or will most/any do and does 20+4 = 24 pin?

[riddlen]

There seems to be a "dell replacement" camp like this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817703011

do I have to get that or will most fit/work?

I was looking at these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817153052

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371006

and will take any recomendations

rig is core 2 due 6550, 3GB, Geforce 7800GT, 1 optical, 1 HDD

 

[Zap]

Yes, 20+4 = 24 pin.

I think the Inspiron 530 can take just about any normal ATX PSU. I would choose the EarthWatts because it's on sale with rebate right now (making it cheap) and it is more efficient than the Thermaltake.

Did the OEM PSU die, or are you wanting to stick a better video card into it?

 

[riddlen]

the OEM is new, just exploring whether the 300W that came with the dell is sufficent to run the 7800GT with cabling (SATA to PCI-e dasiy chain) or repalce the power supply

 

[mpilchfamily]

If its not a brand new dell XPS system then it will not hold a standard size PSU. Dell uses there or proprietary sized PSUs in there cases. SO if you need to upgrade the PSU to support a better video card then you will need to modify the case or get a Dell replacment PSU. Since your wanting to ad a 7800GT to the system, probably not worth it on a Celeron based system, you will need to get a better PSU.

 

[ltspongebob]

Originally posted by: mpilchfamily
If its not a brand new dell XPS system then it will not hold a standard size PSU. Dell uses there or proprietary sized PSUs in there cases. SO if you need to upgrade the PSU to support a better video card then you will need to modify the case or get a Dell replacment PSU. Since your wanting to ad a 7800GT to the system, probably not worth it on a Celeron based system, you will need to get a better PSU.

Not entirely true, I just put an Antec Neo 550w in an Inspiron 530, works great. Dell seems to be getting away from proprietary devices in their computer at least for their lower end and higher end boxes.

Their slim line / mid range and older boxes do have special PSUs.

Just checked with my Techs at work, the vostros we buy have standard ATX PSU's.

Sponge

 

[Sluggo]

Originally posted by: mpilchfamily
If its not a brand new dell XPS system then it will not hold a standard size PSU. Dell uses there or proprietary sized PSUs in there cases. SO if you need to upgrade the PSU to support a better video card then you will need to modify the case or get a Dell replacment PSU. Since your wanting to ad a 7800GT to the system, probably not worth it on a Celeron based system, you will need to get a better PSU.

I got an Inspirion 530 from one of the Hot Deal threads. I was able to put a Corsair 550W power supply in it with no issues at all.

Well, I did have the issue of trying to find a spot for all of the power supply wiring, but it wasnt too bad.

The "Dell" PSU I replaced was a Lite-On product, so it might have been able to handle the new video card all on its own, but I figured why take chances.

 

[kpo6969]

Originally posted by: mpilchfamily
If its not a brand new dell XPS system then it will not hold a standard size PSU. Dell uses there or proprietary sized PSUs in there cases. SO if you need to upgrade the PSU to support a better video card then you will need to modify the case or get a Dell replacment PSU. Since your wanting to ad a 7800GT to the system, probably not worth it on a Celeron based system, you will need to get a better PSU.

Incorrect
Cable management can be a challenge though.
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