[SOLVED] Need suggestions for resolving conflicting parts

[graffspree]

I have a Dell Inspiron 5675 that has served me well for 1080p. I have upgraded to a 1440p (60Hz) monitor and purchased a RX 5700 XT. My dell has a 460W power supply. The card requires 600W min. I contacted Dell, and was willing to overpay for an upgraded PS because the rest of the components (Ryzen 7 1700, 16GB RAM, Dell MB are fine. Dell informs me that they have no upgradable PS. Now I'm trying to figure out what to do. Replace the PS with something non-Dell? I know nothing about power supplies. My first thought was to buy a motherboard and rip the parts out and put them in a ATX case, but compatible motherboards are in short supply and expensive.

I want to max the settings in my games.

Suggestions?

 

[Masterchiefxx17]

You can easily replace the PSU with a non-Dell model. A SeaSonic, XFX, or EVGA branded unit at 650W should do you quite well.

 

[graffspree]

I have a EVGA Supernova NEX750B. It's the right size, but the back of the case blocks the I/O switch and the plug. I also didn't know if was compatible.

 

[Masterchiefxx17]

but the back of the case blocks the I/O switch and the plug

That's not the end of the world! You should still be able to use it without an issue. It's all of the same plugs and should fit right into their case.

 

[USAFRet]

You can easily replace the PSU with a non-Dell model. A SeaSonic, XFX, or EVGA branded unit at 650W should do you quite well.

Not necessarily.
That Dell may well be proprietary. Both the PSU size and the actual connections to the motherboard.

 

[Masterchiefxx17]

Not necessarily.
That Dell may well be proprietary. Both the PSU size and the actual connections to the motherboard.

I highly doubt it. While the exact Dell model is technically unknown here, all of Dell's cases use a standard ATX PSU configuration and expected plugs. Their PSUs are "customized" only in terms of exact required wattage and exact cable looming.

The motherboard may possibly be using a 20-pin instead of a 24-pin, but all PSU's 24-pins can be "broken" into 20-pin.

 

[USAFRet]

Not all Dells are ATX.
There is/was a whole raft of BTX contraptions.

 

[Masterchiefxx17]

Ah, yes, the wrong way of building PCs.

Seeing that the OP is using a Ryzen 7 1700, we're probably safe that it's not an old BTX Dell motherboard.

 

[graffspree]

Is there a way to know if it will work?

 

[Masterchiefxx17]

What is the make and model number of your exact Dell unit?

I'm nearly certain enough to recommend to you that it will work without a problem.

 

[graffspree]

Inspiron 5675
Ryzen 7 1700, 16GB RAM

 

[Masterchiefxx17]

Standard case, shouldn't be a problem!