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strosFan2
02-17-2011, 10:40 AM
I am looking for a new power supply for my Dell XPS 410. I don't really know any good brands or what I should get. Does it even matter if I buy the cheapest or most expensive?

TDMVPDPOY
02-17-2011, 09:27 PM
u dont need an expensive one, just a reliable one

dell xps what is its specs and WATTS usage maximum expected?

i think a 400-450 watt psu would do the trick

Dex
02-18-2011, 12:34 AM
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strosFan2
02-19-2011, 11:57 AM
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kgRZwzqPCHs/TMTeL_c3ogI/AAAAAAAAAEo/kUSg9IO8h1Q/s1600/hamster-wheel+financial+translation.jpg

Thanks for the great idea! I will try this before buying anything ha :lol

Cry Havoc
02-19-2011, 12:04 PM
Thanks for the great idea! I will try this before buying anything ha :lol

Make sure to buy a good heat sink. Those things have a tendency to run hot.

strosFan2
02-19-2011, 12:25 PM
u dont need an expensive one, just a reliable one

dell xps what is its specs and WATTS usage maximum expected?

i think a 400-450 watt psu would do the trick

These are the specs to my comp
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6720/xps410powersupply.jpg

Jt.ONE
02-20-2011, 06:57 PM
if you looking at brands, seasonic is win

strosFan2
02-20-2011, 08:16 PM
if you looking at brands, seasonic is win

I don't care about brand, just want something reliable...