[SOLVED] Would a normal psu fit here?

[Barracuda7429]

I'm upgrading the psu and was wondering if a regular psu will fit here

https://imgur.com/a/lvmoSvv

View: http://imgur.com/a/lvmoSvv

 

[Darkbreeze]

No, it won't.

What is the service tag or express service tag number of that system? That is either a proprietary Dell power supply or possibly a SFF/TFX form factor unit. Hard to say for sure without being able to identify what system that is. Should be on a sticker somewhere on the case.

 

[Barracuda7429]

No, it won't.

What is the service tag or express service tag number of that system? That is either a proprietary Dell power supply or possibly a SFF/TFX form factor unit. Hard to say for sure without being able to identify what system that is. Should be on a sticker somewhere on the case.

Where do I find the tag

 

[Darkbreeze]

It should be on the case somewhere. If it is not on the case somewhere, then hopefully you purchased this new and have the original purchase documentation.

If you could take a GOOD picture of the label on the side of the PSU and post that, that might be helpful in identifying the form factor of the power supply.

 

[Barracuda7429]

It should be on the case somewhere. If it is not on the case somewhere, then hopefully you purchased this new and have the original purchase documentation.

If you could take a GOOD picture of the label on the side of the PSU and post that, that might be helpful in identifying the form factor of the power supply.

https://imgur.com/a/5eMMGGM

View: https://imgur.com/a/5eMMGGM

 

[Darkbreeze]

Yep, that's an SFF (Small form factor) power supply. A standard ATX power supply will absolutely not work in there.

You are likely going to need a TFX power supply. What is the reason you are trying to upgrade the power supply? Bigger graphics card? If so, what model?

 

[Barracuda7429]

Yep, that's an SFF (Small form factor) power supply. A standard ATX power supply will absolutely not work in there.

You are likely going to need a TFX power supply. What is the reason you are trying to upgrade the power supply? Bigger graphics card? If so, what model?

An RX 580 4gb

 

[Darkbreeze]

Yeah, no.

That's not going to happen. There aren't any 550w watt power supplies out there, good, bad or otherwise, that I am aware of in that TFX form factor.

An RX 580 isn't going to fit that case anyhow unless you either get a SFF/Low profile model or plan to leave the side panel off.

Your best bet, honestly, is to sell that system off to somebody and start from scratch with a new case, power supply, motherboard, CPU, etc. Dell workstations are not suited to be turned into gaming systems. Everything is either oddball or proprietary and that is by design. Rarely, does it ever work out.

 

[Barracuda7429]

That was gonna be my next option, thanks for trying though

 

[Darkbreeze]

Sure man. Anytime.

 

[Barracuda7429]

Sure man. Anytime.

I ordered a psu and it came today, it's a cooler master MWE White 500w, is it enough for an RX 580?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Actually, no, it's not. Are you planning to run this outside the case or what? Because it's absolutely not going to fit inside the case where the factory one is located.

You need a GOOD 550w model, and that unit is neither good nor 550w. It's actually only 456w, based on 36A on the 12v rail. A poor quality unit with a falsely advertised capacity.

If you find an image of the specifications decal for the unit on the Cooler master website you can verify that it shows 36A. Multiple that by 12v and you have only 456w, WAY less than you need for an RX580. Cancel the order.

Then read this.

Discussion - PSU recommendations and power supply discussion thread - Tom's hardware

Below you will find MY standard list of recommended power supplies and beyond that this thread is intended as a landing place for questions or discussions regarding specific units, platforms or related PSU tech, all of which are all welcome to be discussed here. If it's related to power supplies...

forums.tomshardware.com

 

[Barracuda7429]

Actually, no, it's not. Are you planning to run this outside the case or what? Because it's absolutely not going to fit inside the case where the factory one is located.

You need a GOOD 550w model, and that unit is neither good nor 550w. It's actually only 456w, based on 36A on the 12v rail. A poor quality unit with a falsely advertised capacity.

If you find an image of the specifications decal for the unit on the Cooler master website you can verify that it shows 36A. Multiple that by 12v and you have only 456w, WAY less than you need for an RX580. Cancel the order.

Then read this.

Discussion - PSU recommendations and power supply discussion thread - Tom's hardware

Below you will find MY standard list of recommended power supplies and beyond that this thread is intended as a landing place for questions or discussions regarding specific units, platforms or related PSU tech, all of which are all welcome to be discussed here. If it's related to power supplies...

forums.tomshardware.com

I'm selling this PC and buying one that will fit an ATX psu. Thanks for letting me know how bad cooler master is when making psus, I'll get an EVGA one