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So if i get the hub or another like it i should have no worries?
Also just in case the power supply isn't enough will my system just fail to turn on? or will there be other signs?
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You don't seem too comfortable with the idea that your present PSU is sufficient.
This is not an exact science, given the way ratings are taken and/or published.
The responses you've received are...
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Hopefully, there will be a link to specifications somewhere?
It may be "tech specs" on that page -- something like that in the listing.
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I looked there and it shows nothing for specs at all.
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The photos indicate you have a standard ATX PSU, so about all PSUs on the market will fit, except maybe very high power 800W+ monsters that are slightly longer, front to back.
Also unlike some...
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Know of any hubs that have better reviews?
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Was looking at this power supply although i will probably wait before getting it and get the internal 3.0 hub installed first to see if i have any issues with power.
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I plan on adding a usb 3.0 internal front hub to my desktop soon
See thread here for info about that
https://slickdeals.net/f/4894846-What-cable-do-i-need-for-internal-3-0-bay
Now my...
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Dell PC power supplies are underrated and should have ample power for everything mentioned above, including the new USB3 hub.
You may have a Dell PSU that is labelled as a 350 watt, yet it can...
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I don't remember on your particular Dell model if you have an ATX power supply that is a normal one to buy for the average desktop, or if your model has one of the off size, somewhat proprietary...
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I agree -- the only reason I said anything about checking it was that I've seen the Bestec problem. Since you have a Delta, you should be just fine. But if you want to check the specs, see my post...
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Ok, going to support.dell.com and just looking for model 530 power supply -- it looks like an ATX power supply. So, you can buy one of a good brand and replace it. If you are determined to do so, I...
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Here are some pictures i took of it. Hopefully you can make out everything you need to see
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/icpmattj/IMG_0436.jpg
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Only one it shows is a dell refurb of the exact same power supply that is currently in my desktop. Off to the side there are some customer recommendation ones. Those the ones you talking about?
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It gets cleaned out at least once a month and no one in the house smokes so no issues there and it is plugged into a surge protector.
If i went with upgrading the power supply what would be the...
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Perhaps you'd be better served with a self powered USB 3 hub, so that it takes its power from the wall and not your power supply.
It'll be cheaper than buying the hub you were looking at, along with...
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YOu should be fine. If the PSU goes wonky, you will probably have some reboot issues or some ports won't work on the machine, at first. Or it will get painfully slow. Hard to say what the symptoms...
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No boot up issues currently and the system is 3 1/2 years old I just looked it up on dell.
I will look into the power supplies you suggested. I'm not sure if i will replace it soon or not but if...
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I agree with the above in the business class of computers, however -- I've run into several 'home user' machines in the last couple of years that have a Besteq (probably not spelled correctly) brand...
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I have no experience with power supplies and how much load they can take/how much i can add to the system before needing to upgrade it so that's why I'm asking all the questions. I just don't want to...
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It's a 300 watt Delta and you should be fine with that.
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A powered USB hub uses only a trivial amount of power, and Dell power supplies tend to be rated very conservatively. Generally, almost all the power is consumed by the CPU and video adapter, with...
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I understand fully and my last reply had no underlying tone.
I'm just saying that if you feel happier going with a bigger PSU, then why not get one... They aren't expensive and super easy to...
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After doing some google searches i came up with these measurements.
Dimensions: 5 7/8 W x 3 3/8 H x 5.5 D - Inches
That is going off of the model # from the pictures i took
I searched for...
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You should be fine. Remember that USB3 only delivers 900mA at 5V which is not even enough power to charge an iPad (Requires 2A) at the same speed the wall charger does. Dell builds a decent amount...
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The 430 watt version of that goes for $30 on rebate quite often. I would go for that one. Its plenty of power for this computer.
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the 500W power supply has the following
1 x 4+4 Pin EPS 12V where as the 430 W power supply has 1 x 8 Pin EPS 12V
I think the inspiron needs the 4 pin connector. I know from reading online that...
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I'd simply follow larrymoencurly's instructions in the first post of the thread and get a kill-a-watt to measure the real-life power draw on the wall socket and realize how little power the machine...
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Why do you still think you need to upgrade your power supply?
