eVGA Geforce 6800 GS on Dell 5150?

[yjacket12090]

Would I be able to run an eVGA geforce 6800 GS on a Dell 5150 without switching out the PSU?

Adam

 

[Mr. Stryker]

Which year is that Dell? If it's brand spankin' new, then it might be able to... but check out how many watts the power supply has in that Dell.

 

[yjacket12090]

Yes, it would be brand new. How do I find out how many watts that PSU outputs? I can't find it on Dell's site.

Adam

 

[majorwoody]

best bet is to get a new PS

 

[StealthyFish]

just open your side door and look at the PSU. If there's no wattage, look at the amperages. if there aren't any, best bet you better go out and buy a new PSU rather than risk it and run that thing

 

[nigerian_businessman]

Dell PSU's are pretty well built, thats one thing they don't skimp on.

 

[cam966251]

best bet is to get a new PS

No, wrong, The Dell PSU will be completely enough. I have had many friends who have upgraded graphics in a dell. Unless you by the PC P&C that is made for dells, then you would haev to buy a new motherboard as well because the pins on a dell PSU (Motherboard 24pin connector, all the others are standard.) are completely different than standard ATX.

So you will be fine with your PSU currently.

 

[D Rock]

I have the same computer. They come with 305watt power supplys. My friend is running a overclocked 7600GT with no problem. Dell is known for underrating their power supplys.