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shadowbreaker513 · 01-08-2005, 05:49 PM

I'm looking to upgrade the video card in the computer in my sig. My dad has a Dell Dimension 4600 with an FX5200 in there now, and it's just not cutting it for the games he plays (Pirates, RCT3). And I was wondering, when I upgrade my video card, could I put the 9800 pro in the Dell? Or would it be overtaxing the power supply or something else in the system?

shadowbreaker513 · 01-09-2005, 02:01 PM

*bump*

Anybody?

flanzig1 · 01-09-2005, 02:22 PM

You need to see what size of PSU the Dell has and also check to see what the AGP slot is: 1x,2x,4x,8x. You need 8x for the 9800.

**Alaron** · 01-09-2005, 05:37 PM

Dell 4600s have 8x AGP slots and 250w power supplies. I personally think 250 is a little low for a 9800Pro, but Dell does offer that video card as an option for the Dimension 4600. Opening the case and installing new hardware might void your warranty. I would check with Dell.

**Panama Red** · 01-09-2005, 05:47 PM

According to the ATI manual and online spec's, the MINIMUM recommended psu size is 350Watt. Be carefull upgrading a Dell psu. The wiring isn't ATX standard. You'd need an adapter to run an ATX psu.

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flanzig1 Wrench Bender Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Plymouth,MN Posts: 5,961	You need to see what size of PSU the Dell has and also check to see what the AGP slot is: 1x,2x,4x,8x. You need 8x for the 9800. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "When sliding down the banister of life; look out for splinters pointing up."

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Alaron Kickin' it Staff Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA Posts: 7,723	Dell 4600s have 8x AGP slots and 250w power supplies. I personally think 250 is a little low for a 9800Pro, but Dell does offer that video card as an option for the Dimension 4600. Opening the case and installing new hardware might void your warranty. I would check with Dell. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Fold for PCMech: Team 13761

01-09-2005, 05:47 PM	#5
Panama Red Served with Pride Staff Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: near the left coast of Michigan Posts: 14,565	According to the ATI manual and online spec's, the MINIMUM recommended psu size is 350Watt. Be carefull upgrading a Dell psu. The wiring isn't ATX standard. You'd need an adapter to run an ATX psu. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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