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inspiron 3847 wants graphics card and looks like new power supply too?
I have a 3847 with intel integrated graphics. For video editing I would like to add video card. Chat with Dell rep he suggested a PNY XLR8 GEForce 750 Ti so I bought one.
Looking at threads here appears I want (need) a new power supply since the one in my computer is 300 watts. What I read is that I want to purchase a Corsair cs750.
Do I have my facts straight?
Thanks in advance for help and feedback.
DELL-Ravi Ch
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September 21st, 2016 19:00
Hi kingqueens3,
PNY XLR8 GEForce 750 Ti would require only 300 watts PSU on the system. You need not upgrade the PSU.
kingqueens3
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September 22nd, 2016 12:00
I'm confused because the cards website says minimum 400 watts. Is there something here I'm not understanding? Thanks for your reply Ravi.
kingqueens3
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September 22nd, 2016 17:00
After calling PNY tech support I went with another forum thread recommendation of the Corsair CX750M and having just installed it, I am back on my computer typing this note. Fits perfect. Maybe I have too much power now, and maybe it's my imagination, but seems my boot time was quite a bit quicker, for starters. Anyway, won't be the last thing I waste $75 on if I didn't need it. Looking forward to putting graphics card in tomorrow and seeing if my video editing is improved. Thanks for listening.
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September 22nd, 2016 21:00
since you have invested in a PSU, you can put a much, better graphics card in as long as it fits.
I'd look at a GTX 950, or a 960. 950s are about the same price as 750 tis
speedstep
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September 23rd, 2016 08:00
GTX950 is basically the 750 TI with higher clock rate. Same number of shaders and rops but 33 percent faster fps and higher clock rate.
HOWEVER you have to get a MINI ITX version because the slot wont take 12 inch cards.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=mini+itx+geforce&N=-1&isNodeId=1