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Dimension 4700c Power Supply Question
Okay this is probably a no brainer but I am going to ask it anyway. As we know the 4700c is a SFF case and uses the 160watt SFF power supply. There is nothing wrong with the power supply in this box. However I would like to install a Geforce GT 630 SFF video card which will fit without issue. The problem is the card recommends a minimum power supply of 300w. But I looked up the video card specs and it is listed at a maximum graphics card power of 49 W.
Other than the P4 3.0Ghz Processor and the normal standard fair that came with the PC, HDD, Slim DVD drive, Multi card reader, there isn't really anything drawing a load. So can I in theory run this card in the box without issue, or does dell make a SFF PSU of 300W or greater that will fit in the case. Or will I have to engineer something like a Mini-ITX psu that will fit internally, or just buy a standard ATX psu and have it sit outside the box?
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February 4th, 2014 13:00
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Yes, 270w should be fine.
That was a excellent find, would you mind posting the price?
Bev.
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February 4th, 2014 12:00
LDMcFear
I would say the 160w PSU is too small, for the Geforce GT 630, Dell does list a 270w [page 28] in the Dimension 4700C specifications, but where you would locate this unit, I have no idea.
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_dimension_desktops/dimension-4700c_Service%20Manual_en-us.pdf
Also, a power supply with a P1 20-pin power connector is required for the motherboard.
Bev.
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February 4th, 2014 12:00
Thank you I believe I have found the 270W PSU :)
http://stuartconnections.com/products/Computers/Components/PowerSupplies/Dim_Opti_270W_F6442/description.htm
This website says this 270W Power Supply is compatible, (but not limited to), the following Dell SFF systems: Dimension 4700c, Optiplex GX280
Would the 270W power supply be sufficient? I think it might but I would like to be sure before I purchase it.
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February 4th, 2014 13:00
LDMcFear
Happy to have helped and I appreciate the info,. :emotion-21:
Bev.
Ps, I noticed the PSU on eBay seems to be a 160w unit, not a 270w.
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February 4th, 2014 13:00
Ebay has one listed for $68.75 New http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Dell-Dimension-4700C-Power-Supply-F6442-HP-U270NF3W-/300332905591
Sears has one for $90 http://www.sears.com/dell-f6442-dell-270-watt-power-supply/p-SPM5889778607P
Orefill for $60 http://orefill.com/index.php/dell-270-watt-power-supply-fordell-dimension-4700c-f6442-refurbished-in-stock.html
So it varies and they are listed from new to refurbished, so they are definitely out there :)
I want to thank you again for the help in pointing me in the right direction.