David--
One more definition-- it's not how much power it USES, it's how much it
SUPPLIES. The power supply takes 120 Volt (or 220) Alternating current from
the cord to he wall socket and converts it to different voltages and forms
that your Mother Board and the devices it supports need. One of the features
of the Power Supply is that it provides the proper connections and cables
that are needed.
One of its safety features is that each type of supported device (Mother
Board, Hard Drive, Sound card, etc) has its own type of connector.This is
usually defined by the Mother Board, which is why you need to be sure that
whichever Supply you choose is compatible with your Computer.
A good (Honest) source or dealer should be able to provide you with
assurance that things will match.
Good Luck--Bill--W4BSG
---- Original Message -----
From: "David" <ezd318@yahoo.com>
To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Re: Upgrade Power supply
> I'm learning alot. thnx all. I found a low profile card that is meant for
> a 250 watt system..I guess what i learned is low profile doesn't mean its
> gonna fit my system and to still look for how many watts it uses
>
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> ________________________________
> From: B Welkin <welkinator@gmail.com>
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] Re: Upgrade Power supply
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> Nooo, I don't think so. Of course, a dwarf may be thought to use "low
> energy" because...., well, he's small. But that's not what dictates
> his "power".
>
> At 10:43 PM 9/27/2011, you wrote:
>>I found out that I don't need to change my power supply. I just have
>>to look for a video card that says low profile. Means uses low energy
>
>>From: RogerX19
>><<mailto:helpmeroger%40earthlink.net>helpmeroger@earthlink.net>
>>Try doing a Google search for:
>>
>>inspiron 530s power supply
>>
>>You'll see a number of people explaining that your Dell uses a special
>>type of small form factor power supply that is not standard. You
>>will probably not find a 400W power supply that will fit into your
>>case, and connect properly.
>>
>>As one person mentioned, you could consider taking all the insides
>>out of your computer, and mounting them into a standard size case,
>>which will accept a
>
>>larger power supply.
>>
>>--- In
>><mailto:simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com,
>>"David O" <ezd318@...> wrote:
>> >
>> > I have a Dell Inspiron 530s pc..I want to upgrade the video card
>> to a 1GB (for gaming)..I currently have a 250 watt power supply but
>> the car would need at least 400 watts. I looked on ebay and I'm
>> seeing the highest under my model is 300 watts on ebay..Question
>> is, is 300 watts the highest my system will go or could I install a
>> higher wattage?
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