Quick Power Supply Question

[kindlestone]

Long story short. I just bought an EVGA GQ 650w PSU and want to replace my old prebuilt systems PSU until I get the rest of my system is this a bad idea with older hardware and a new PSU. I know it's stupid but just want to be sure before I blow up my prebuilt.

Thank You,

[kindlestone]

Just now, kindlestone said:

Long story short. I just bought an EVGA GQ 650w PSU and want to replace my old prebuilt systems PSU until I get the rest of my system is this a bad idea with older hardware and a new PSU. I know it's stupid but just want to be sure before I blow up my prebuilt.

Thank You,

Also the prebuilt is an Dell precision t3400 

[Electronics Wizardy]

Should work fine, the older psu won't hurt anything.

 

I wouldn't upgrade the psu unless there is a problem with it. The psu's built into these workstations are very good and enough for a good gpu.

[Gonio]

Would not say it is stupid for asking.

Anyway should not be a problem aslong as you can connect everything proper with your new PSU. A good PSU can survive several builds and upgrades. My own PSU is near 10 years old and still works. But only reason I want to replace it currently is that I no longer need 1000W since stuff ain't that hungry anymore + the looks and even more silent operation for the new PSU might come into play. 650 is for most systems more then enough.

[kindlestone]

Just now, Electronics Wizardy said:

Should work fine, the older psu won't hurt anything.

 

I wouldn't upgrade the psu unless there is a problem with it. The psu's built into these workstations are very good and enough for a good gpu.

I am only doing it because I upgraded the CPU and GPU and also Added more RAM I think the PSU is close to maxing out at its 375w capacity.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, kindlestone said:

I am only doing it because I upgraded the CPU and GPU and also Added more RAM I think the PSU is close to maxing out at its 375w capacity.

The psu is more than big enough. Id keep the old one. 

[kindlestone]

3 minutes ago, Gonio said:

Would not say it is stupid for asking.

Anyway should not be a problem aslong as you can connect everything proper with your new PSU. A good PSU can survive several builds and upgrades. My own PSU is near 10 years old and still works. But only reason I want to replace it currently is that I no longer need 1000W since stuff ain't that hungry anymore + the looks and even more silent operation for the new PSU might come into play. 650 is for most systems more then enough.

Ok thank you!

[Energycore]

5 minutes ago, kindlestone said:

Ok thank you!

Looking at photos of the Dell's motherboard, you should be able to plug the new PSU into the correct connectors. If they fit just fine that means they're electrically compatible.