RESOLVED Upgrading PSU for Dell Dimension 4700

justacarpenter · 03-31-2007, 05:39 AM

Hello all,

I just recently purchased a new graphics card, EVGA GeForce 7600 GT, and it recommends a min. 350 watt psu. I'm looking to upgrade to a 400+ watt power supply, but i've noticed on several forums that Dell psu's are specifically made for their computers. My question is, what do I need to know about aftermarket psu's to be sure it will work with my system, and not fry my mobo or anything else? I know that PC power and cooling has a psu specifically made for my system, but the price is unreasonable. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My system specs are on left side.

~~Jaymie1989~~ · 03-31-2007, 05:51 AM

Hi

Please could you tell me your service tag number please its located at the back of your computer. Thanks

justacarpenter · 03-31-2007, 07:57 AM

Service tag = F4G0P71

~~Jaymie1989~~ · 03-31-2007, 09:26 AM

Yes you can use any CPU as long as it will have the right plugs for your parts.

I recomend places like www.microdirect.co.uk and www.ebuyer.co.uk

Good Luck

1 g0t 0wn3d · 03-31-2007, 09:37 AM

i dont know a bout that dells are very picky about there parts

~~Jaymie1989~~ · 03-31-2007, 11:25 AM

I spoke to dell about it and they said yes you can do it

justacarpenter · 03-31-2007, 12:04 PM

thanks for your help, i'll post an update asap.

**TheMatt** · 03-31-2007, 03:59 PM

I would look at one of the dell units from PC Power and Cooling.
http://www.pcpower.com/products/view....php?show=S47D

Dell has a history of using proprietary parts.

justacarpenter · 04-01-2007, 09:05 AM

yeah, I think I'm going to have to go with a pc power and cooling dell unit. The mounting screws in the back are arranged a certain way, and there's no way i'm buying something that isnt going to work. Thats a tad annoying. Thanks.

**TheMatt** · 04-01-2007, 03:20 PM

You're welcome.

03-31-2007, 05:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
justacarpenter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 6 OS: XP My System	RESOLVED Upgrading PSU for Dell Dimension 4700 Hello all, I just recently purchased a new graphics card, EVGA GeForce 7600 GT, and it recommends a min. 350 watt psu. I'm looking to upgrade to a 400+ watt power supply, but i've noticed on several forums that Dell psu's are specifically made for their computers. My question is, what do I need to know about aftermarket psu's to be sure it will work with my system, and not fry my mobo or anything else? I know that PC power and cooling has a psu specifically made for my system, but the price is unreasonable. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My system specs are on left side.

03-31-2007, 05:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
~~Jaymie1989~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tech Support Forum, Online - Otherwise Brighton, United Kingdom Posts: 2,186 OS: Dual Booting - Windows XP Home Edition SP2 & Vista Home Premium My System	Re: Upgrading PSU for Dell Dimension 4700 Hi Please could you tell me your service tag number please its located at the back of your computer. Thanks

03-31-2007, 07:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
justacarpenter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 6 OS: XP My System	Re: Upgrading PSU for Dell Dimension 4700 Service tag = F4G0P71

03-31-2007, 09:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
~~Jaymie1989~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tech Support Forum, Online - Otherwise Brighton, United Kingdom Posts: 2,186 OS: Dual Booting - Windows XP Home Edition SP2 & Vista Home Premium My System	Re: Upgrading PSU for Dell Dimension 4700 Yes you can use any CPU as long as it will have the right plugs for your parts. I recomend places like www.microdirect.co.uk and www.ebuyer.co.uk Good Luck

03-31-2007, 09:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,274 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Upgrading PSU for Dell Dimension 4700 i dont know a bout that dells are very picky about there parts __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

03-31-2007, 11:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
~~Jaymie1989~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tech Support Forum, Online - Otherwise Brighton, United Kingdom Posts: 2,186 OS: Dual Booting - Windows XP Home Edition SP2 & Vista Home Premium My System	Re: Upgrading PSU for Dell Dimension 4700 I spoke to dell about it and they said yes you can do it

03-31-2007, 12:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
justacarpenter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 6 OS: XP My System	Re: Upgrading PSU for Dell Dimension 4700 thanks for your help, i'll post an update asap.

03-31-2007, 03:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,695 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Upgrading PSU for Dell Dimension 4700 I would look at one of the dell units from PC Power and Cooling. http://www.pcpower.com/products/view....php?show=S47D Dell has a history of using proprietary parts. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

04-01-2007, 09:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
justacarpenter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 6 OS: XP My System	Re: Upgrading PSU for Dell Dimension 4700 yeah, I think I'm going to have to go with a pc power and cooling dell unit. The mounting screws in the back are arranged a certain way, and there's no way i'm buying something that isnt going to work. Thats a tad annoying. Thanks.

04-01-2007, 03:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,695 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Upgrading PSU for Dell Dimension 4700 You're welcome. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides