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Dimension E510 POWER supply
Support is telling me my power supply is not upgradeable. I do not understand why I can not buy a 600 watt PS and swap out the 305 that is there.
Anyone know what potential problems or limitations I would have doing this? Seems simple to just swap it out.
The reason for a larger PS is to put a larger dual DVI video card in and it requires a larger PS.
Any input welcome and no I am not buying a better system ....
shesagordie
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October 14th, 2008 19:00
The Dell Techies are wrong, the 510 power supply can be upgraded.
5150/E510 systems do not use a Dell proprietary power supply, you can install most generic ATX power supplies with either a 24-pin or 20+4-pin main motherboard power connector. As the D-5150/E510 has an open back panel, a power supply with or without the on/off switch can be used and can be purchased from most local or online computer stores.
A power supply with a minimum of two SATA power connectors is needed.
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October 14th, 2008 21:00
shesagordie
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October 14th, 2008 21:00
You are welcome.
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