Getting a new psu

[TheRaginCajun18]

So basically, I have an already built business pc that I've upgraded with gaming parts. The psu and motherboard are both stock. For reference, the computer is a Dell Inspiron 3847. I just need to know if it's possible to upgrade the psu and what cables I would need. I want to get a 1660 super and I saw that it needs a cable and my current psu isn't modular so I have no clue on what to do and I don't want to spend money on something that will mean waiting for another paycheck to finish my upgrades.

[TheRaginCajun18]

Plus, i also have no idea how to actually change the psu cables

[--SID--]

The Dell Inspiron 3847 use normal ATX specified parts. You can mount any decent ATX PSU you want. Make sure the new PSU has at least one 6+2 pin PCI-e connector.

The stock PSU has fixed cables so you can't go wrong with the cables.

 

[Somerandomtechyboi]

12 minutes ago, TheRaginCajun18 said:

So basically, I have an already built business pc that I've upgraded with gaming parts. The psu and motherboard are both stock. For reference, the computer is a Dell Inspiron 3847. I just need to know if it's possible to upgrade the psu and what cables I would need. I want to get a 1660 super and I saw that it needs a cable and my current psu isn't modular so I have no clue on what to do and I don't want to spend money on something that will mean waiting for another paycheck to finish my upgrades.

Psu wattage? Send a pic of the wattage table

 

You can buy a sata to 8 pin adapter

 

Haswell is pretty low power draw and the 1660s isnt exactly high power draw either, looking at tpu it seems to be a 120w ish card, and you can still undervolt it too

 

 

you can swap the psu out for a normal atx unit but if your current psu will work for the gpu then theres literally no reason to do so as oem dell psus seem to be of pretty good quality

 

also you may wanna consider a used rx 6600(xt) or 5700(xt) instead as those float around 120-150$ and outperform a gtx 1080, unless those happen to be stupid overpriced or you can get a dirt cheap 1660s for <100$

[TheRaginCajun18]

2 minutes ago, Somerandomtechyboi said:

Psu wattage? Send a pic of the wattage table

 

You can buy a sata to 8 pin adapter

 

Haswell is pretty low power draw and the 1660s isnt exactly high power draw either, looking at tpu it seems to be a 120w ish card, and you can still undervolt it too

 

 

you can swap the psu out for a normal atx unit but if your current psu will work for the gpu then theres literally no reason to do so as oem dell psus seem to be of pretty good quality

 

also you may wanna consider a used rx 6600(xt) or 5700(xt) instead as those float around 120-150$ and outperform a gtx 1080, unless those happen to be stupid overpriced or you can get a dirt cheap 1660s for <100$

I'm not too concerned about the wattage because i found a pretty cheap psu thats like 650 watts, i really was just concerned about the cables because i have no clue how many to get, if they come with the psu, or really how to even change them

[Somerandomtechyboi]

2 minutes ago, TheRaginCajun18 said:

I'm not too concerned about the wattage because i found a pretty cheap psu thats like 650 watts, i really was just concerned about the cables because i have no clue how many to get, if they come with the psu, or really how to even change them

What model? (Send link if unsure)

What price?

New or used?

 

Cables come with the psu, if you dont have enough cables buy some adapters

[TheRaginCajun18]

Just now, Somerandomtechyboi said:

What model? (Send link if unsure)

What price?

New or used?

 

Cables come with the psu, if you dont have enough cables buy 

Its like 90 bucks or so

[Somerandomtechyboi]

3 minutes ago, TheRaginCajun18 said:

Its like 90 bucks or so

Solid psu but horrific price

 

At that price look at an 850w unit instead like the xpg core reactor at 105$ if you are gonna buy new

 

My suggestion would be to buy a used 850w gold like the rm(x) or equivalent for 40-60$ and use the extra budget to get yourself a better gpu, the psu itself will still last the next 7-12 years or so depending on how old it is (max id reccomend is 7yo but pref <5yo)

[TheRaginCajun18]

I currently have my eyes on a 1660 super. I want a vr ready system and 1660 is the cheapest i found. But as for the psu, i can definitely keep looking for better options

[TheRaginCajun18]

2 minutes ago, Somerandomtechyboi said:

Solid psu but horrific price

 

At that price look at an 850w unit instead like the xpg core reactor at 105$ if you are gonna buy new

 

My suggestion would be to buy a used 850w gold like the rm(x) or equivalent for 40-60$ and use the extra budget to get yourself a better gpu, the psu itself will still last the next 7-12 years or so depending on how old it is (max id reccomend is 7yo but pref <5yo)

I found this. It's not modular, but it has everything i need in terms of cables

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https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Tv6NnQ/be-quiet-pure-power-12-m-550-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-bn502 if you're buying in the US.

[TheRaginCajun18]

1 minute ago, --SID-- said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Tv6NnQ/be-quiet-pure-power-12-m-550-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-bn502 if you're buying in the US.

Tried them. I can't input my stock parts

Sorry nvm, i didn't read it

Edited November 13, 2023 by TheRaginCajun18

[--SID--]

1 minute ago, TheRaginCajun18 said:

Tried them. I can't input my stock parts

Why not? It's not different from any other ATX PSU.

[TheRaginCajun18]

1 minute ago, --SID-- said:

Why not? It's not different from any other ATX PSU.

I didn't click the link at first, i just saw part picker. Anyways that won't work due to how my case is slotted. The power cord connector is vertical on that psu. My case has a horizontal slot

[--SID--]

12 minutes ago, TheRaginCajun18 said:

The power cord connector is vertical on that psu. My case has a horizontal slot

Your current PSU had a horizontal slot but you replace the PSU. It doesn't matter how the connection is on the outside.

[TheRaginCajun18]

3 minutes ago, --SID-- said:

Your current PSU had a horizontal slot but you replace the PSU. It doesn't matter how the connection is on the outside.

Oh fr? Well thanks, I'll look into it!

[Somerandomtechyboi]

23 minutes ago, TheRaginCajun18 said:

I found this. It's not modular, but it has everything i need in terms of cables

Id reccomend an Apevia 850w galaxy instead, atleast get something thatll last awhile

 

Newer apevia psus are alot better than their old ones so dont worry about quality, ofc not gonna be on par with a used rm(x) or equivalent psu thats usually gonna be cheaper but if you are stuck with buying new this is your best option

[TheRaginCajun18]

20 minutes ago, Somerandomtechyboi said:

Id reccomend an Apevia 850w galaxy instead, atleast get something thatll last awhile

 

Newer apevia psus are alot better than their old ones so dont worry about quality, ofc not gonna be on par with a used rm(x) or equivalent psu thats usually gonna be cheaper but if you are stuck with buying new this is your best option

Yeah I'm probably gonna get that one, thats so cheap! And i also prefer amazon over best buy anyways

[TheRaginCajun18]

22 minutes ago, Somerandomtechyboi said:

Id reccomend an Apevia 850w galaxy instead, atleast get something thatll last awhile

 

Newer apevia psus are alot better than their old ones so dont worry about quality, ofc not gonna be on par with a used rm(x) or equivalent psu thats usually gonna be cheaper but if you are stuck with buying new this is your best option

Also I'm thinking the 650 is probably good too, because my current psu is like 400 or 450 and it runs just fine, and the 650 is cheaper

[Somerandomtechyboi]

42 minutes ago, TheRaginCajun18 said:

Also I'm thinking the 650 is probably good too, because my current psu is like 400 or 450 and it runs just fine, and the 650 is cheaper

Only 15$ cheaper though so not worth it imo

 

And if you wanna save money just buy a used psu, that way you make no comprimises and het a better unit in the process