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Upgrading Dell Dimension 8200 Power Supply Help
Was thinking about upgrading my power supply for my Dell 8200. Of course, being that it is a Dell, I am forced to purchase a Dell branded power supply. The only problem is I can't find them anywhere on their website for sale. I have in the past, seen them offered, but can't now. I believe there is a 330w power supply offered, if anyone knows the direct link on their site, please email me. Thanks!
jon
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Posted December 22nd, 2004 11:00
K5Jon,
Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.
You can call the Dell Spare Parts Department at 1-800-372-3355 to purchase a power supply.
Jesse L (retired)
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Posted December 22nd, 2004 18:00
You are not forced to buy a Dell power supply. Here is a nice one from PC Power and Cooling, made for the Dell:
http://www.pcpowerandcooling.com/products/power_supplies/selector/dell.htm
Message Edited by dankirk on 12-22-2004 02:29 PM
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Posted December 23rd, 2004 06:00
For $149.00, you can get that unit.135
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Posted December 27th, 2004 05:00
Thank you for the responses guys, I appreciate it. I guess the reason why I initially asked about the power supply, is because both my parents and I own 8200 systems, and when our computers are shut down, and then we start them, the systems make a grinding sound during start up. Once it boots to Windows, soon after actually, it gets quiet. I know it is the power supply. Mine does it, my folks system does it, and a friend of mine who owns a Dell 8100 system does it. It goes away, doesnt seem to be effecting anything, but can anyone tell me why it does this? It sounds like the system is chugging, like the little engine that could....but then gets quiet after Windows loads.Also, I have seen the boards about upgrading the processor chip....I have heard Intel made a limited edition 3.0Ghz chip with the 400 front side bus, but cant find it anymore. Next option is the 2.8ghz. Where is the best price on these chips?jon
cyber_surfer
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Posted December 22nd, 2004 09:00
I have two Dell 8200s. According to many posts on this forum the 250W PS you have is capable of 345W peak load.
Dell sold 8200s with 2 GHZ+ processors, ATI 9700 Graphic cards (which require an additional 12V connector), a separate sound card, two HDS, 1 GB memory, two optical drives, floppy and more I can't remember.
If you are having no problems with your current PS, you might be able to spend your money on other upgrades to the machine.
You can use the following link to estimate your load on the PS. It assumes full use of all hardware which doesn't happen and allows for a built in safety factor (explained on the site). You could also not load to the peak of 345W and add another safety factor.
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/
Enjoy your computer