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June 4th, 2010 07:00
Dell Dimension 5000 PSU Replacement
Hi - I have a Dell Dimension 5000 (circa 2005) with a duff ATX PSU.
The Dell p/n is CN-OC5201-17972-51R-1CNV and the model # is N305P-00
I've looked on this forum and the only recommended non-Dell equivalent PSU (Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-430 430W ATX12V 2.01 Power Supply) doesn't seem to be available (UK).
Does anyone know of a compatible make/model PSU that I can replace my duff psu with or where I can get a direct DELL replacement for a reasonable price?
I think my DELL psu has these connectors:
P1 - 24 pin ATX motherboard power
P2 - 4 pin motherboard power
P3 - 4 pin SATA connector
P5 - ditto
P7 - 4 pin floppy connector
P8 - 4 pin Molex power connector
P9 - ditto
Any help would be appreciated...
Thanks


shesagordie
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June 5th, 2010 13:00
yydelilah
Corsair is an excellent brand of power supply, with a good warranty
The Corsair CX 400W ATX2.2 Power Supply, would be compatible with the Dimension 5000.
Bev.
shesagordie
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June 4th, 2010 08:00
yydelilah
The Dimension 5000 does not use a Dell proprietary power supply, most standard ATX power supplies with either a 24-pin or 20+4-pin main motherboard power connector, with, or without, the on/off switch can be used, a power supply with two SATA power connectors is needed.
You should be able to buy a replacement power supply from a local or online computer store.
Bev.
yydelilah
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June 5th, 2010 01:00
Thanks for the reply Bev.
Would all standard ATX power supplies fit into the Dell Dimension case or will I have to be selective and get one exactly the same size as the original?
regards
shesagordie
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June 5th, 2010 08:00
yydelilah
Yes, they should be, when you find a suitable PSU, you could post a link to it here and I'm certian that either myself, or another member will tell you, il the power supply is compatible.
Bev.
yydelilah
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June 5th, 2010 12:00
Thanks Bev,
The one I've looked at is the Corsair from Novatech:
"http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/prods/Components/PowerSupplies/Corsair/CMPSU-400CXUK.html"
Would this do? It seems to have all the connectors I need (see above) and the price is OK too!
Is this a reasonable quality psu and will it fit nicely into my PC chassis without any jiggering about?
regards
YY
yydelilah
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June 6th, 2010 00:00
Thanks for your help Bev.
I'll get one ordered.
regards
YY
shesagordie
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June 6th, 2010 08:00
yydelilah
:emotion-21:
Bev.
peelypeel
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July 8th, 2011 09:00
Hello, not to bring an old thread back but this seams like the perfect place to ask. Would any standard atx psu work in a dimension 5000?
peelypeel
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July 8th, 2011 09:00
Yes, I'm not worried about that, I know what is and isn't a good psu, but would a standard psu work in the dimension 5000?
peelypeel
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July 8th, 2011 09:00
Ok, thank you very much.
shesagordie
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July 8th, 2011 09:00
peelypeel
Most standard ATX power supplies will work in the Dimension 5000, with either a 24-pin or 20+4-pin main motherboard power connector, with, or without the on/off switch can be used, a power supply with two SATA power connectors is needed.
You should be able to buy a replacement power supply from a local or online computer store.
Bev.
speedstep
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July 8th, 2011 09:00
There are many Junk Brands of ATX power supply out there. They are VERY VERY cheap at $29 or LESS.
Using them will result in a totally destroyed computer as they are almost always fake 150W power supplies that claim to be 450W or higher.
shesagordie
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July 8th, 2011 13:00
peelypeel
You are welcome.
Bev.
Decman
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October 26th, 2013 13:00
Some time since this post and I think that Corsair have updated their range. I notice they now do a CX430 and a CX500. Will either of these be a direct replacement for the one in my Dell Dimension 5000? If so which would be the best to get.
shesagordie
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October 26th, 2013 14:00
Decman
Either will work, but I think it would be best to go for the CORSAIR CX series CX500 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply.
Bev.