Compatible PSU for gtx 280?

[Miss_Alef]

I just got a studio xps. I picked their cheapest video card because I planned on buying a gtx 280 later. The power supply that came with the studio xps is only 350W, on top of which, I do not believe it has the correct connectors for a gtx 280. I have spent about 4 hours looking for a power supply with the dimensions 150mm x 140mm x 86mm, because the chasis is too small to have anything else. I am fairly new to computer components, so I have not been able to find what I think I need. Any help will be appreciated.

[Buddy J]

This 500W model (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703016) might work.

It's either that, or you'll need a separate VGA power supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153070) to run the card, provided you can find a way to fit it in the case. Do you have two empty bays for it?

You're fighting an up hill battle.

[GnomeWizardd]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341012


Id recommend a OCZ atleast of this wattage

[Buddy J]

Gnome, unless I'm mistaken, that PSU wont work. Dells need Dell-spec PSUs.

[RyderOCZ]

Not so much the Dell spec.. just that you need the dimensions.

Dell did quit using proprietary connectors finally.

[Miss_Alef]

I have read in a couple of different places that any ATX power supply will work as long as it fits in the case. I also saw step by step pictures of someone replacing the psu at http://www.voidware.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=2. I was attempting to find a psu of 600W or 700W, but the ones I found, I could not verify if they were compatible with the gtx 280 since it needs a 6-pin and an 8-pin connector. I hadn't seen anything about a VGA power supply, and I don't know if I have the room for one. If you follow the link, Buddy J, you can see what the inside of my computer looks like, the only difference between mine and that one is I have two hdd's. There appears to be quite a bit of room towards the front of the computer.

[Buddy J]

Gotcha. Thanks Ryder.

[Buddy J]

So then yes, Gnome's suggested 600W OCZ StealthXStream would work fine for you. There is also a 700W version (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341019).

I have the 600W'er and am quite pleased with it.

[Miss_Alef]

Thanks for the help.

[revorocks]

? Whats that got to do with this topic?