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Christina7685
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June 20th, 2026 19:37
Tower ECT1250 Upgrading PSU
1. I've seen a few posts recommending the 460w HU460EBS-00 PSU via Dell, but am unable to find this part on the official site. They list a 460w PSU (Dell part CPX-0FFD6) is that the same thing (I also see a 500w Dell part CPX-5K7J8)? And if not, is Ebay the only solution for acquiring the 460w HU460EBS-00 PSU?
2. Are there any better/safer upgrades than the above, or has anyone had success with a particular product?
Longeli079
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Posted July 1st, 2026 22:00
Hello @Christina7685 , I too was looking for a solution on where to find a working 460w HU460Ebs-00, I jsut received my PSU 460w from Amazon today! And it works along with fittting correctly in the chasis.
Longeli079
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Posted July 1st, 2026 22:01
I bought from this link https://a.co/d/0cBEzhRj , I hope you find this helpful!
Longeli079
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Posted July 2nd, 2026 01:49
@treckle so far it’s been good, I haven’t seen any issues on my end. It’s mostly related to my graphics card arm with the drivers I think. It fits straight in with no issue. You can use the same screws as well (Althought they give you some in case and some zip ties).
howardwick
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Posted July 21st, 2026 21:16
@Longeli079 Hey, what were you replacing and was it on a Dell ect 1250? ty!
howardwick
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Posted July 21st, 2026 21:19
@redxps630 Hi red, are saying that the Acbel, Huntkey and Chicony psu's DO work for the ECT1250 but the Dell 460w doesn't? Or just that none of the 460w's work for the ECT1250 because of the proprietary nature? ty you for clarifying for me . . . this has been a long (as in several days!) info journey to see if I can upgrade from my original 180w psu
Longeli079
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Posted July 21st, 2026 21:25
@howardwickz , Yes. The stock Dell ECT1250 comes with the 180W PSU. The link I sent was where I bought the 460w psu from on Amazon. It’s an approved 80 Plus Bronze. Comes with two 4 pins, two 6+2 pins, and one 8 pin. It’s a wider body from the Inspiron 3020. However, it is able to fit well in the chasis and you can use the same screws you had for the 180w psu.
howardwick
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Posted July 21st, 2026 21:35
@Longeli079 Quick reply! thanks! So how does the pin array match w/ the 8 and 4 pin set up on the 180w stock psu? Do you only use the 8 and the 4 leaving the others unplugged? That is the only thing that I'm still trying to wrap my head around. lol
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Posted June 20th, 2026 20:23
you can use these for ECT1250
Inspiron 3020/3030 460W PSU =
4H6F4 Acbel
5W40K Huntkey
VTG94 Chicony
Dell 460W Power Supply | Dell USA is incorrect. that is an ATX psu for older Dell XPS 8700 etc.
Dell 500W Power Supply | Dell USA is also incorrect. that is Dell TFX psu for XPS8940 etc.
ECT and the other new dells use proprietary SFX psu