Marko Berg
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- Mar 22, 2002
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Dell's proprietary power supplies have different wiring than regular power supplies and that's why you can't connect a regular power supply to a Dell desktop directly.
However, third-party accessories are available to rectify this. I've replaced a desktop computer's 200-watt Dell power supply that was noisy and dying with a 350-watt standard one. All that was needed was a part which was installed between the new power supply and the motherboard connector that cost $8. There's no need to buy a power supply from the original manufacturer or have one custom-built for your computer.
However, third-party accessories are available to rectify this. I've replaced a desktop computer's 200-watt Dell power supply that was noisy and dying with a 350-watt standard one. All that was needed was a part which was installed between the new power supply and the motherboard connector that cost $8. There's no need to buy a power supply from the original manufacturer or have one custom-built for your computer.