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So I got it finally, No Power issues were there, existing PSU is sufficient. But CPU isn't able to keep up with gpu which results in lagging graphics while playing games.

I've got 10 years old DELL Inspiron 535s slim tower with following config: Processor: Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz Ram : 4GB DDR2 OS: Windows 10 64-bit PCIe: possibly version 2.0 PSU: 250 watt PSU Motherboard Snapshot: How much DDR2/DDR3 RAM can Dell Inspiron 535s Windows 10 64-Bit support ?

Hi, I tested with another external PSU, with which my machine got powered up. It seems issue WAS With PSU afterall. I've given it for repair as original part is not available here in India. Thanks. Since you seem to know a lot about such old system, would you be able to answer following...

All the capacitors look fine, will try with a working PSU, then see what happens. Thanks a lot really for your help. (y)

Yes, this is my motherboard indeed, I don't have an identical PSU at the moment as they are rare to find, but I'll try with another one and then let you know . Just last question couldn't it be any issue related to motherboard? Thanks a lot.

I tried with different pin combinations, but it didn't work :( what's my best options here?

That's the thing, there is no such pins with "Power Switch" written on them , Only a single connector with 9 pins in the format shown, should I still proceed ?here: http://support.antec.com/support/solutions/articles/1000046605-how-to-test-the-power-button

I've a 9 Pin connector attached to Motherboard, do you think I should short it with method shown here?: http://support.antec.com/support/solutions/articles/1000046605-how-to-test-the-power-button

Hi, Yes it is the original 535S PSU.

I've got 10 years old DELL Inspiron 535s slim tower with following config: Processor: Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz Ram : 4GB DDR2 OS: Windows 10 64-bit PCIe: possibly version 2.0 It was working fine until one day it just didn't start up. I thought it has PSU issue the fan wasn't rotating after...

That's fine. I could upgrade but I've heard its consumption is only 30w so it should work, with 250 w PSU , Right?

I've got 10 years old DELL Inspiron 535s slim tower with following config: Processor: Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz Ram : 4GB DDR2 OS: Windows 10 64-bit PCIe: possibly version 2.0 PSU: 250 watt PSU I'm planning to purchase : Zotac Nvidia GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 64-Bit DVI-D HDMI Retail Graphic card /...