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expired Posted by GaryG3465 ā¢ Mar 9, 2024
Mar 9, 2024 6:20 PM
Costco Members: Dell XPS 8960 Desktop: i7-13700, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
+ $15 S&H$700
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This power supply is a 12 Volt Only style model. That style distinction is significant since although OEMs have started implementing their own versions of ATX 12VO for cost-savings as well as to meet certain efficiency requirements, what is being sold in OEM systems isn't really standardized in the retail space. So if the power supply needs replacement (outside of warranty) or upgrading, this challenge alone will create some issues well beyond a simple drive to Micro Center.
On top of that, the motherboard also integrates the front panel connections such as the USB sockets directly onto the motherboard. Though typical for many OEM systems such as those from HP, this also complicates replacement of the motherboard and/or case.
About the only offset here is that unlike many comparable systems this XPS power supply in this deal does incorporate a 6-pin and 8-pin GPU connector. However, the usefulness of this connectivity is limited by the capacity of the supply vs the power budget of the CPU. As such this system has a slightly greater range of GPU upgrade options vs some eve more restrictive OEM systems shipped with sub-300W power supplies that lack a GPU connector.
Ultimately, this recommends at least three possible approaches:
Operate this system as a sealed box with limited to power-neutral upgrades for its lifetime (so only swapping in CPUs or GPUs which are supported within the existing power budget). This works for a large group of users and represents the target audience of this kind of pre-built.
Be the kind of DIY-er who cuts into power supply wires, uses custom power supply wire harnesses, or runs dual power supplies in a PC as part of any significant GPU upgrade (nothing unimaginable, but definitely a niche group).
Ignore this kind of highly custom OEM system in favor of a PC which utilizes standardized motherboards and power supplies.
Good luck!
Jon
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hmmm never heard of this before..
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hmmm never heard of this before..
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Good luck!
Jon
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank The_Love_Spud
Good luck!
Jon
Good luck!
Jon
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This power supply is a 12 Volt Only style model. That style distinction is significant since although OEMs have started implementing their own versions of ATX 12VO for cost-savings as well as to meet certain efficiency requirements, what is being sold in OEM systems isn't really standardized in the retail space. So if the power supply needs replacement (outside of warranty) or upgrading, this challenge alone will create some issues well beyond a simple drive to Micro Center.
On top of that, the motherboard also integrates the front panel connections such as the USB sockets directly onto the motherboard. Though typical for many OEM systems such as those from HP, this also complicates replacement of the motherboard and/or case.
About the only offset here is that unlike many comparable systems this XPS power supply in this deal does incorporate a 6-pin and 8-pin GPU connector. However, the usefulness of this connectivity is limited by the capacity of the supply vs the power budget of the CPU. As such this system has a slightly greater range of GPU upgrade options vs some eve more restrictive OEM systems shipped with sub-300W power supplies that lack a GPU connector.
Ultimately, this recommends at least three possible approaches:
- Operate this system as a sealed box with limited to power-neutral upgrades for its lifetime (so only swapping in CPUs or GPUs which are supported within the existing power budget). This works for a large group of users and represents the target audience of this kind of pre-built.
- Be the kind of DIY-er who cuts into power supply wires, uses custom power supply wire harnesses, or runs dual power supplies in a PC as part of any significant GPU upgrade (nothing unimaginable, but definitely a niche group).
- Ignore this kind of highly custom OEM system in favor of a PC which utilizes standardized motherboards and power supplies.
Good luck!Jon
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