2900xt in a dell E520 ?

[madmackem]

ok guys time to ask the experts here,
ive got a dell e520, dual core processor, 3 gig ram, raptor 70 gig, and x850xt, with dell 22" monitor.
im looking at putting a 2900xt in but i dunno about the psu, i guess i need a better one any recommendations or am i stuck with dells own?

 

[J.D]

Try and find your PSU specs and post them please?. I just had a quick look but I haven't got the time to give a thorough look.

 

[madmackem]

the psu is rated at 305W ( L305P-01 )which isnt good, after some looking around i think its a standard fit and i should be able to upgrade that, long time since i upgraded so not got a clue what to look for in PSU's :-|

 

[J.D]

The 20 Pin Molex ATX Power Connector (Main power to the Motherboard) and the 4 Pin Molex P4 12V Power Connector should be the only ones there apart from all the standard 4 Pin Molex Connectors and the 4 Pin Berg Connectors (for things such as 3.5" Floppy Drives).

Some older Dell machines had a 6 Pin AUX Connector (I'm sure) which made the PSU replacement a hassle. If you haven't got that then you're fine to upgrade I'd imagine.

Can I recommend this PSU http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=823.

It will run your equipment no problem as It's running quad core and x2900's and 8800GTX's.

 

[WarBird]

Can I recommend this PSU http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=823

and can i second that recommendation

 

[madmackem]

Cheers guys much appreciated, will get ordered in next couple of days

 

[J.D]

Nice one and no problem . When are you ordering the X2900?. It's about 3 - 4 times more powerful than your X850XT. My X1900XT is double the performance of my old X800XT PE so I suspect you will be pleased .

 

[madmackem]

should be ordering this weekend, cant wait, still a bit miffed airborne doesnt support my 850 tho

 

[J.D]

should be ordering this weekend, cant wait, still a bit miffed airborne doesnt support my 850 tho

Neither does Spiderman 3, BioShock (unless you want to wait 5 - 15minutes for a level to load) and a few other titles.

I wouldn't worry about it though. This upgrade is a big jump and I hope you will be pleased when it all arrives.