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September 5th, 2012 13:00

Trying to upgrade PSU.

So Im trying to upgrade my PSU in my inspiron 620 (Desktop not mini tower.) And Ive been through 2 new PSUs already (Which they worked fine in other computers btw.) Atm Im trying to put in a 650w so I can use a Nvidia GTX 560.

...So is the the motherboard designed to only have the factory PSU only? Or am I just missing something while trying to install it.

 

Ive even tried hard resetting the BIOS by removing the on board battery. So im completely stumped.

  • osprey4

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    Posted September 5th, 2012 13:00

    Hi Helixus,

    Yes, obviously this model takes a standard PSU. Did you already get the GTX 560?

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    Posted September 5th, 2012 13:00

    Yes.... I got it a while back.

    Can I ask why this model is designed not for upgrades? Or is it all Dell models?

     

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    Posted September 5th, 2012 17:00

    Helixus,

    Guess I was not clear. The Inspiron 620 can be upgraded to any standard ATX power supply.

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    Posted September 6th, 2012 09:00

    Oh...I guess I misunderstood. Okay then, the issue is then why have the ones tried using wont work? Do I need to do something specifically before I attempt to install a new one. Because with both new ones that Ive tried, the computer wont start with either one. But they work fine when I tested them on my fathers computer. Gateway desktop...not sure which model but its an i3 motherboard as well.

    The PSUs ive tried : Corsair GS700, Thermaltake TR2 600

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    Posted September 6th, 2012 17:00

    Just so I've covered everything, have you verified that the system works with the original power supply?

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    Posted September 6th, 2012 20:00

    Yes, it works just fine with the original.

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    Posted September 6th, 2012 21:00

    All the Dells I've worked with since 2002 have had standard power supplies. I'm puzzled as to why the two you've bought won't work, unless they've been connected incorrectly.

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    Posted September 6th, 2012 22:00

    Cant*, sorry for double post.

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    Posted September 6th, 2012 22:00

    Idk either. I dont get how I could connect them incorrectly.... the plugs are shapped to where you really can screw up. Plus as I mentioned I got them to work in a different computer.

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    Posted September 7th, 2012 10:00

    I'm not sure what else I can suggest. Corsair is one of the brands we recommend, and that GS700 should be more than adequate for your needs. Apart from checking the connections, there's not much else that can go wrong.