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Dell PC Powersupply nonstandard problems
"Sam Richards" wrote in message ... I have almost bought a Dell PC a few times but always bought a custom built machine using components I select. The reason is that Dell PC's have a non standard powersupply (or at least the wiring to the Mobo) . I am concerned that if it breaks I cannot just go to the local store and pickup a new powersupply and be back running in one hour. How much of a problem is it really ? How do you fix it easily ? And why do that do that ? It is costing them sales, it is for me anyway. Thanks Sam Power supplys now have standard ATX connections. Problem comes if you ever want to change the mb, the PCI sound card, or the system fan, as those all have some sort of proprietary connect (power switch to the mb). If you plan to significantly upgrade or change a lot of things in those areas, build or have one built. Stew |
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The current systems (unlike the Dimension 8100 and earlier ones) have
standard power supplies and connectors. In exchange, other components are less standard (the heat sink on the processor is proprietary, as is the front panel I/O shield, and on the 4xxx and 8xxx models, the mounting points for the attachments to the case). "Sam Richards" wrote in message ... I have almost bought a Dell PC a few times but always bought a custom built machine using components I select. The reason is that Dell PC's have a non standard powersupply (or at least the wiring to the Mobo) . I am concerned that if it breaks I cannot just go to the local store and pickup a new powersupply and be back running in one hour. How much of a problem is it really ? How do you fix it easily ? And why do that do that ? It is costing them sales, it is for me anyway. Thanks Sam |
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