Question Change PSU in Dell Vostro 3888 ?

[ruado]

I want to install a rx 470 or rx 570 in my Dell Vostro 3888, but the problem is the PSU of that pc is quite weak ( 280w ). Can i change to another PSU and install the rx570 in?

 

[Lutfij]

The PSU used in that prebuilt has a proprietary connector.

If you're handy with a multimeter and can fabricate your own harness, then yes it's possible. Otherwise, no, swapping out that PSU is going to be a problem.

 

[King_V]

If that 8-pin connector is where the PSU plugs in, then there are 24-pin-to-8-pin adapters for putting in a standard PSU.

HOWEVER... I think even the form factor of the PSU is proprietary, and, if I'm not mistaken, a standard ATX power supply wouldn't fit in it. So, I think you're stuck with that you have, and you'll have to use a GPU that draws much less power.

There are some GTX 1650 models that do NOT use a PCIe connector... those might work in your system.

 

[--SID--]

Can i change to another PSU and install the rx570 in?

Nope. The PSU has proprietary dimensions and is not replaceble by a normal ATX PSU.

 

[ruado]

If that 8-pin connector is where the PSU plugs in, then there are 24-pin-to-8-pin adapters for putting in a standard PSU.

HOWEVER... I think even the form factor of the PSU is proprietary, and, if I'm not mistaken, a standard ATX power supply wouldn't fit in it. So, I think you're stuck with that you have, and you'll have to use a GPU that draws much less power.

There are some GTX 1650 models that do NOT use a PCIe connector... those might work in your system.

Can you send me a model please?

 

[--SID--]

Can you send me a model please?

MSI GTX 1650 Aero ITX OC 4GB D6.