What GPU.

So I have a Dell Dimension E521 with an AMD Athlon 4400+ Dual Core Processor and2 gigs of RAM. I'm planning on upgrading the stock 305W PSU to a OCZ 500W. So what video card should I get that would fit inside the Dimension E521's case and doesn't consume more power than the 500W PSU could handle. I was thinking of getting a Radeon HD3850 but I read an OCZ 500W PSU would be insufficient.

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Also will a 650W PSU be sufficient in running a 3850? If it doesn't I'll be surprised.scar-hawk

[QUOTE="scar-hawk"]Also will a 650W PSU be sufficient in running a 3850? If it doesn't I'll be surprised.ferret-gamer

I just opened up my old Dell Dimension e520 (the intel version of yours) and looks like that PSU will fit.gmaster456

[QUOTE="ferret-gamer"][QUOTE="scar-hawk"]Also will a 650W PSU be sufficient in running a 3850? If it doesn't I'll be surprised.scar-hawk

that PSU has a 6+2 PCIe which is same as an 8 pin so your good on that. and yes it should fit and hook up correctly aslong as your curent PSU is ATX and i know the OCZ is ATX it should fit.

dell has been know to have custom fitted parts that only work in their PCs or slimmer parts in their slim cases so only replacements from them will fit. i dont know about any specific dell models though just the companys known practices in general.

[QUOTE="scar-hawk"][QUOTE="ferret-gamer"] a 3850 will run on a 400watt psu, 650 is more than enoughcornholio157

that PSU has a 6+2 PCIe which is same as an 8 pin so your good on that. and yes it should fit and hook up correctly aslong as your curent PSU is ATX and i know the OCZ is ATX it should fit.

dell has been know to have custom fitted parts that only work in their PCs or slimmer parts in their slim cases so only replacements from them will fit. i dont know about any specific dell models though just the companys known practices in general.

[QUOTE="gmaster456"]I just opened up my old Dell Dimension e520 (the intel version of yours) and looks like that PSU will fit.scar-hawk

[QUOTE="cornholio157"]

[QUOTE="scar-hawk"] Will this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016&Tpk=OCZ%20500w "fit" into my Dell Dimension E521? And does it have the components my non modded Dimension E521 needs as well as the component for an ATI Radeon HD3850. I heard it needs an 8pin cable and I don't know if that PSU has one.scar-hawk

that PSU has a 6+2 PCIe which is same as an 8 pin so your good on that. and yes it should fit and hook up correctly aslong as your curent PSU is ATX and i know the OCZ is ATX it should fit.

dell has been know to have custom fitted parts that only work in their PCs or slimmer parts in their slim cases so only replacements from them will fit. i dont know about any specific dell models though just the companys known practices in general.

ATX- is a form factor used by a majority of PC manufacturers, PSUs, cases, motherboards are all made to size specifications of the ATX size, motherboards and cases can also come in mATX(micro ATX) being just smaller boards and smaller cases(tall wise) usually with less features and with a smaller price tag

if you need to know more just wiki ithttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atx

So I have a Dell Dimension E521 with an AMD Athlon 4400+ Dual Core Processor and2 gigs of RAM. I'm planning on upgrading the stock 305W PSU to a OCZ 500W. So what video card should I get that would fit inside the Dimension E521's case and doesn't consume more power than the 500W PSU could handle. I was thinking of getting a Radeon HD3850 but I read an OCZ 500W PSU would be insufficient.

scar-hawk

And in the very very very very very unlikely event that it doesn't send it backgmaster456

I really only have the basic stuff in my desktop so I'm sure there's enough components. But is there a way you or I could make sure that the 3850 would fit and it says 2Port so I don't know what that would mean :/ There's a lot of GPUs that won't fit in the e521's case though.scar-hawk

it says 2 port DVI, just means you have 2 DVI ports on the back of the card so you could use 2 monitors at the same time with it if you wanted to.

I see. But will the card still fit and run on the e521 w/ an upgraded 500w psu?scar-hawk

with the PSU yes it would, i looed at your case on dells website. its backwards everythign is backwards so i still dont know if that card will work ive never had a PC with theright panel being the one where you access the parts, im not sure of the video card goes upside down(opposite side up than on a left side case) or if there special made and aftermarket replacements wont fit. ive never had a dell in my life so maybe the guy who has thee520 can say for sure if it willwork or not.

I heard though that Dell makes their PCs so that you have to buy the PSUs from them. is that true? And would a Radeon HD4670 work on a Dell Dimension e521's Motherboard?

I heard though that Dell makes their PCs so that you have to buy the PSUs from them. is that true?scar-hawk