Should I run an 8600 GTS in my XPS 410?

[Zaputh]

I'm running a Dell XPS 410 that is in terrible need of a faster GPU. I've found (this card and was wondering if I could get away with running it off of my 375W PSU. The card requires a 400W minimum PSU. I was thinking that I could try the card with my current PSU. Any thoughts???

Other specs of my machine are:
Intel dual core 2.4 Ghz processor
2 GB RAM
current video card: Nvidia 7300 LE

Thanks for the help!

 

[AVP]

It could work, depending on how many amps the psu has on the rail. If you give us the make and model number of the psu then we could tell you.

EDIT: From an Anand review -

Dell has confirmed that the XPS 410 properly supports the GX2, and it should become available as a purchase option in the near future. Some might be concerned that the 375W PSU may prove insufficient for driving a GX2. NVIDIA recommends 425-450W for the GX2, but depending on PSU quality you may be able to get by with less. Our power draw results indicate that there should be more than enough power available for a GX2, as previous testing has shown that a GX2 card doesn't consume substantially more power than a 7900 GTX due to the difference in clock speeds.

So I would say yes for the 8600gts. Though I would recommend spending a little more and getting an 8800gt 256mb or an ATI 3870. Probably close to twice the performance.

 

[hans007]

most of the boxes say stuff like 400 wats because most people cant tell the difference between say atx 1.1 or 1.3 or 2.0 standadrs


an xps 410 is definitely going to have an atx 2.0 1.01 or 1.03 psu. that standard calls for a lot more 12 v amperage than older psus from say 5 years ago for equivalent wattage rating (they cut down on the 3.3 and 5 v) . 12v is what video cards, use so you 410 could probably easily run an 8600gts, or even an 8800gts

 

[Jules]

Hell you probably can put a 8800GT in there.

 

[s44]

Should you? Not at that price -- the 3850 gives you tons more performance for $20 more.