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Old 08-14-2011, 02:15 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by TSXCman View Post
Do you guys know is PSUs come in different physical dimensions?

I have a very basic Dell desktop with an i3 540 and tried to plug my HD 4850 in and it won't work due to the 280-300 Watt PSU.

The power unit seems small in dimensions, but I don't have another computer to compare it to at the time. I would like to throw in a cheap 450-500 Watt PSU (found for $30)
Be careful of $30 PSUs. Some of them don't have video card cables and are maybe no better than your Dell PSU even though they claim a higher wattage. Check the amp rating and their efficiency too (80% and above is great).
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