Compatibility

[wally1324]

Im looking into getting a new graphics card

I have the dell inspiron 580s and i wanted to know if the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 will fit and work with the computer

 

[Hopalong X]

No the power supply is to small.
Only 300 watt.
Inspiron 580 Desktop Details | Dell

 

[Prof Kerfuffle]

Hopalong X is right, don't bother

 

[Bongo]

How big is your Power Supply?
It needs a Minimum of a 550 Watt
Jerry

 

[wally1324]

No the power supply is to small.
Only 300 watt.
Inspiron 580 Desktop Details | Dell

im also thinking of getting a new psu that is over 500w

 

[wally1324]

How big is your Power Supply?
It needs a Minimum of a 550 Watt
Jerry

im thinking of getting a new psu

 

[Bongo]

If you get a new PSU with a Minimum of a 550 Watt & have a open PCI-Express 2.0 x 16 slot
you should be OK
Jerry

 

[wally1324]

If you get a new PSU with a Minimum of a 550 Watt & have a open PCI-Express 2.0 x 16 slot
you should be OK
Jerry

do i have a pci express 2.0 x 16 slot

 

[Bongo]

If you get a new PSU with a Minimum of a 550 Watt & have a open PCI-Express 2.0 x 16 slot
you should be OK
Jerry

do i have a pci express 2.0 x 16 slot

Looking online yes, Look on the side or back for a Service Tag # post it & I will look
Jerry

 

[SlackerITGuy]

More importantly, does your case support ATX PSU's?

I helped a friend install a new PSU on his HP :insert model here: a couple of weeks ago, and his case didn't support ATX's PSU's.

 

[thefabe]

Unfortunately s stated above most Dells have their own PSU's made so you have to make sure your case will accommodate a ATX power supply.
They do this so your limited to what you can upgrade and force you to go to them to get any upgradeable parts.
Fabe

 

[wally1324]

More importantly, does your case support ATX PSU's?

I helped a friend install a new PSU on his HP :insert model here: a couple of weeks ago, and his case didn't support ATX's PSU's.

how do i find that out or is just a denominational size thing

 

[SlackerITGuy]

More importantly, does your case support ATX PSU's?

I helped a friend install a new PSU on his HP :insert model here: a couple of weeks ago, and his case didn't support ATX's PSU's.

how do i find that out or is just a denominational size thing

Your best bet would be to contact Dell directly.

They have some sort of chat support service IIRC.

 

[wally1324]

More importantly, does your case support ATX PSU's?

I helped a friend install a new PSU on his HP :insert model here: a couple of weeks ago, and his case didn't support ATX's PSU's.

how do i find that out or is just a denominational size thing

Your best bet would be to contact Dell directly.

They have some sort of chat support service IIRC.

Thanks for the help

 

[SlackerITGuy]

how do i find that out or is just a denominational size thing

Your best bet would be to contact Dell directly.

They have some sort of chat support service IIRC.

Thanks for the help

Np mate.

Let us know what Dell tells you.

 

[bobkn]

im thinking of getting a new psu

I'm not dead certain of this, but I believe that a 580s (slimline) does not use a standard PSU. It appears to be significantly smaller.

Sorry.