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Fire_eclipse
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I'm looking for more power as I'm sure most of us are. Well I'm not quite sure what my puters got now by the power supply is from it's original. My computer is a dell Dimension 4600. Hopefully some of you know what the power supply is for it. I'm hoping to grab something in the 550 to 600 watts of power. I just grabbed a new Vid card. (it's a 7800GS) So I'm upgrading away. Any other suggestions are helpful. That go well with my system.
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.80 GHz, 2.79 GHz, 1.25 GB of Ram. Has Microsoft windows XP.
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03/06/2007 19:39:45
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Stock power supply in Dimension 4600 is 250 watt...fine if you have an unmodded system, nowhere near enough if you're going to start doing anything with it.
Here's the Dell page selling official replacements.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&category_id=6731&mfgpid=163008&rpu=1&~ck=anav
Do you have SATA hard drives? If so, this one would work (quick search on Newegg, by no means a firm recommendation):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817148008
With the Dimension 4200 box as a starting point, I'd go so far to say that if you ever need more than 520W out of a PS, it's time for a new computer...probably a custom built one. Really, anything over 550 is for servers and enthusiasts. 
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03/06/2007 20:35:34
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Fire, I agree with Moof. Since the stock power supply is so small and your pc is intended mainly for office usage and not for gaming, I would get it up to speed in terms of OEM and use it as a backup. I think you might be better off by building a custom pc for gaming. I know, money.....do what I'm doing. Buying the parts as I can afford them.
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03/07/2007 04:06:06
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Thanks for the Suggestions so far. My plan is to slowly build up the dell even if it means losing the Warranty. So I'm upgrading slowly but steadily if that's possible. Till then Again thanks.
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03/07/2007 14:51:53
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I've had good luck with rosewill and thermaltake. Rosewill generally cheaper, but thermaltake is better performance wise.
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03/07/2007 20:22:49
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Can you even fit a standard ATX PSU in a Dell 4600 case? As far as i know, pre-builts like Dell and HP use proprietary PSUs to go with their proprietary cases. If this is the case with the 4600 and you cant get a replacement from Dell that's anything bigger than 250W, then yes, your best option is a new system, a custom build if possible.
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03/08/2007 04:42:41
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It depends on the model. I would guess that the Dimension line probably accepts standard PSUs, but you're right when it comes to the desktop and small form factor Optiplexes.
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03/12/2007 04:46:55
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Alright a new Computer all together it is. Now who wants to help me. lol.  . Don't have to if yah don't want to. Slowly but surely I'll build it up. I guess it comes down to getting help from you all on getting some good parts. I got the Vid card set. Power supplies and the rest I'll need help getting and buying. I'd appreciate it. . Thanks gang.
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03/12/2007 13:12:28
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So what all I need besides a Vid card and power supply would be appreciated.
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03/12/2007 15:40:31
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For a scratch system, assuming you have nothing?
Core system
Case
Case fans
Motherboard
Power supply
Processor
RAM
Video card(s)
Hard drive(s)
Sound card
Network card if not built into mobo
Optical drive(s) (DVD, CD)
Speakers
Input devices (Keyboard, mouse)
Monitor
Cabling, misc.
Core software
Windows XP Pro (hold off on Vista for now)
OpenOffice
Antivirus (AVG Free or Kapersky Free will do fine, NOD32 for $30 if you want the best)
ZoneAlarm free version
Other common addons/accessories
Router
Other input devices (gaming, microphone)
Printer
Webcam
USB hub if needed
Card reader if you have a digital camera
Other common electronics purchased with a new system
Digital camera
MP3 player
USB flash drive
PDA
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03/12/2007 18:29:43
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What is your budget Fire? Are you willing to buy online? If so, newegg.com is your friend.
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03/12/2007 18:43:44
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Fire_eclipse wrote:
Alright a new Computer all together it is. Now who wants to help me. lol. . Don't have to if yah don't want to. Slowly but surely I'll build it up. I guess it comes down to getting help from you all on getting some good parts. I got the Vid card set. Power supplies and the rest I'll need help getting and buying. I'd appreciate it. . Thanks gang.
Fire, see what I'm doing
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03/12/2007 22:45:18
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Thanks for all the support you all. I'll need all I can get. I'll check this all out.
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