Question Can I Fit a ATX PSU In my Pc

[xtm653]

I have a Dell Vostro 3888 I have Been Wanting To Upgrade It But The PSU Inside It Is pretty Small It Isn't a Cube Like The PSU I am Buying It Is A cuboid But a Small One I searched All over For its Name But I Couldn't Find It All I know Is The Psu Was made By Dell I Have a Pic For Reference

Btw The One In The pic is not the same as the one i have but it is the same shape Will i be able to get a new psu or do i have to find a different case if i do please link me some good budget friendly cases

if i need to get a new case can i fit a dell 0RM5DR motherboard in a modern case if not should i buy a new motherboard and if i do have to please link me a budget atx motherboard

 

[SkyNetRising]

Those Dell prebuilts are not really designed to be upgradeable.

If you wish to change PSU to standard atx, then you'll have to also get:

a new pc case and​

a new motherboard.​

​

Because:

standard ATX PSU may not fit into your pc case,​

standard ATX PSU can not be connected to your old motherboard ( without specific adapters),​

If you change pc case to standard ATX, then you'll not be able to use front side ports of your old motherboard.​

 

[Misgar]

This video shows how to remove the PSU from a Vostro 3888.
https://www.dell.com/support/conten...upply-unit-on-vostro-3888/1707596809463766316

The 3888 PSU is fitted with a proprietary (non standard) Dell 8-way power connector instead of the normal 20/24-way ATX style plug. The 3888 PSU also has what appears to be a "standard looking" 12V CPU power connector, but it might not be exactly the same as an EPS12V connector on an ATX PSU.

The video also shows just how different the 3888 PSU is compared to the normal ATX and SFX form factors. This is one of the reasons why most people don't try to update non-standard chassis.

See link below for standard PSU form factors.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/power-supply-form-factors-explained-everything-you-need-to-know/

As SkyNetRising says, you'd need a new case to fit a standard ATX or SFX PSU, which won't fit in the 3888 case. You'd also have to modify the metalwork in a new case to get the 3888 motherboard to fit.

Alternatively, with a bit of hacksaw and drilling work to the existing Vostro case, you might be able to fit a 500W TFX PSU, but you'd still have to source a 24-way to 8-way adapter cable.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SilverStone-SST-TX500-G-Netzteil-PLUS-Gold/dp/B08TQWTRD7

The TX500 has a single PCI-E 6+2-pin power output for a GPU, sufficient for a low to mid range graphics card, but nothing larger requiring two PCI-E leads.

 

[xtm653]

Those Dell prebuilts are not really designed to be upgradeable.

If you wish to change PSU to standard atx, then you'll have to also get:

a new pc case and​

a new motherboard.​

​

Because:

standard ATX PSU may not fit into your pc case,​

standard ATX PSU can not be connected to your old motherboard ( without specific adapters),​

If you change pc case to standard ATX, then you'll not be able to use front side ports of your old motherboard.​

do you know any good atx motherboards under the price of 120 usd and a atx case under the price of 100 usd

 

[xtm653]

This video shows how to remove the PSU from a Vostro 3888.
https://www.dell.com/support/conten...upply-unit-on-vostro-3888/1707596809463766316

The 3888 PSU is fitted with a proprietary (non standard) Dell 8-way power connector instead of the normal 20/24-way ATX style plug. The 3888 PSU also has what appears to be a "standard looking" 12V CPU power connector, but it might not be exactly the same as an EPS12V connector on an ATX PSU.

The video also shows just how different the 3888 PSU is compared to the normal ATX and SFX form factors. This is one of the reasons why most people don't try to update non-standard chassis.

See link below for standard PSU form factors.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/power-supply-form-factors-explained-everything-you-need-to-know/

As SkyNetRising says, you'd need a new case to fit a standard ATX or SFX PSU, which won't fit in the 3888 case. You'd also have to modify the metalwork in a new case to get the 3888 motherboard to fit.

Alternatively, with a bit of hacksaw and drilling work to the existing Vostro case, you might be able to fit a 500W TFX PSU, but you'd still have to source a 24-way to 8-way adapter cable.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SilverStone-SST-TX500-G-Netzteil-PLUS-Gold/dp/B08TQWTRD7

The TX500 has a single PCI-E 6+2-pin power output for a GPU, sufficient for a low to mid range graphics card, but nothing larger requiring two PCI-E leads.

do you know any good atx motherboards under the price of 120 usd and a atx case under the price of 100 usd

 

[SkyNetRising]

do you know any good atx motherboards under the price of 120 usd and a atx case under the price of 100 usd

Sure. Plenty of choices.

Look for board model with vrms heatsinks.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#c=144,149,142,150,143,148&sort=price&page=1&X=10000,12000

Look for case with mesh front

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#m=106&sort=price&X=0,10306

 

[xtm653]

Sure. Plenty of choices.

Look for board model with vrms heatsinks.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#c=144,149,142,150,143,148&sort=price&page=1&X=10000,12000

Look for case with mesh front

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#m=106&sort=price&X=0,10306

https://www.amazon.sa/-/en/NZXT-Flow-Compact-Mid-Tower-Gaming/dp/B0B6Y15C5L/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=atx+case+black&sr=8-7

do you think this is a good case

 

[xtm653]

Sure. Plenty of choices.

Look for board model with vrms heatsinks.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#c=144,149,142,150,143,148&sort=price&page=1&X=10000,12000

Look for case with mesh front

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#m=106&sort=price&X=0,10306

https://www.amazon.sa/-/en/Motherboard-32Gbps-Ethernet-Header-90Mb17N0/dp/B091D6L2M7/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=atx+motherboard+intel+10th+gen&sr=8-6

is this a good compatibly motherboard i have a 10th gen i5-10400

 

[xtm653]

Sure. Plenty of choices.

Look for board model with vrms heatsinks.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#c=144,149,142,150,143,148&sort=price&page=1&X=10000,12000

Look for case with mesh front

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#m=106&sort=price&X=0,10306

https://www.newegg.com/global/sa-en...e-g360a-micro-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811854116

is this case good but is there any way i could turn off the rgb or would i have to get new fans

 

[USAFRet]

So you have a new case, new motherboard, new PSU.

What are you keeping from the original Dell system?
This is no longer an "upgrade", but rather a whole new PC.

 

[xtm653]

So you have a new case, new motherboard, new PSU.

What are you keeping from the original Dell system?
This is no longer an "upgrade", but rather a whole new PC.

im keeping the ram the gpu the cpu the hdmi that came with it and the mouse and keyboard that came with it

i understand what you mean but i really dont care if it is a upgrade or a new pc at the end of the day i just wanna game at 60-120 fps hd on most modern games like cod, gta, apex, etc.. and yes gta online is a modern game with all the new and enhanced versions

 

[BFG-9000]

Do you honestly care what it looks like?

Just get a standard ATX PSU and a cable adapter to Dell 6-pin. Leave the PSU behind the original case with the wires leading out through the empty hole where the original 260w PSU was. And try not to spill anything onto it. If you left the side-panel off too, then it wouldn't be much different than those open-frame type cases intended for testbed usage and frequent access.

The original case fits full-height graphics cards, so you can fit a pretty decent GPU into it and just need a better PSU. Note though, the ad for the cable says the PSU always stays on with it, which is pretty obvious when you consider the standby power, power-good and PSU-on wires all end at the adapter and don't make it into the motherboard.

 

[Moonstick2]

I have a Dell Vostro 3888 I have Been Wanting To Upgrade It But The PSU Inside It Is pretty Small...

im keeping the ram the gpu the cpu the hdmi that came with it and the mouse and keyboard that came with it

i understand what you mean but i really dont care if it is a upgrade or a new pc at the end of the day i just wanna game at 60-120 fps hd...

This isn't making much sense. You seem to be saying that you want to upgrade the PC to improve your performance in games, but all the things that would make a difference - the CPU, GPU and RAM - you're keeping, and you're talking about buying a new case and motherboard so you can upgrade a component - the PSU - that won't give you any improvement at all.

If your problem is that your frame rates are too low in games, you should build a whole new PC and sell the Dell complete to offset the cost. You've mentioned the games/resolution so give your budget and people here should be able to help you spec out something with costings.

 

[xtm653]

This isn't making much sense. You seem to be saying that you want to upgrade the PC to improve your performance in games, but all the things that would make a difference - the CPU, GPU and RAM - you're keeping, and you're talking about buying a new case and motherboard so you can upgrade a component - the PSU - that won't give you any improvement at all.

If your problem is that your frame rates are too low in games, you should build a whole new PC and sell the Dell complete to offset the cost. You've mentioned the games/resolution so give your budget and people here should be able to help you spec out something with costings.

i wanted to get a better power supply to use my gpu because my psu is too weak for it

 

[Moonstick2]

i wanted to get a better power supply to use my gpu because my psu is too weak for it

Okay, so you've bought a GPU (which one?), but it won't work in the Dell because of the weak PSU.

Now, you could buy a new case, motherboard and PSU, and transfer over the CPU and RAM so you can use your new GPU, leaving you with a Dell case, motherboard and PSU that you might be able to sell as parts if anybody desperately needs them, but I wouldn't expect you to get much. Meanwhile you have a PC with a 10th gen i5 and whatever RAM you currently have (how much?)

Or since you're buying a motherboard, case and PSU, you could go the whole hog and get a new CPU and RAM as well to go with your new GPU. This leaves you with a fully working Dell Vostro 3888 with whatever graphics you had before (integrated?), and that sounds like a far easier thing to sell. Meanwhile you have a newer processor and perhaps more RAM.

Basically, what I'm trying to say here is that I wouldn't have thought the cost was that much more to buy a new CPU and RAM and sell your old Dell. However...

...something not raised here is the hard drive. Were you planning on keeping the old one, and if so what one is it? More importantly, do you have any idea if you can definitely transfer the Windows licence to an entirely new system? Often for these kinds of Dell systems the Windows licence can be restrictive, and if you end up having to buy a new Windows licence it makes even less sense to gut the Dell for its CPU and RAM when you could sell it as a complete Windows PC and buy better versions of those two parts with the proceeds plus a bit extra.

 

[Moonstick2]

To elaborate a bit more on selling the Dell as parts vs a whole PC:

As parts: you're selling a Vostro 3888 case, motherboard and PSU; the market is only those with a Vostro 3888 who want to replace said part instead of replacing their PC, or repair shops. You might sell none, one, two or all three.

As a whole PC: you're selling an i5 Vostro 3888 Windows PC; the market is anybody who wants a cheapish office-type PC.

Personally I think it's worth far more as a whole than as parts.