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Lebowski

I'm pretty sure dell have stopped using dodgy power supplies etc and started using standard parts.

Judging by the motherboard model it's a Dell Dimension? As it's a fairly new system it shouldn't be too difficult to find a motherboard that will support your existing configuration.

The link you provided was a local link, you will need to attach the info, however if I recall belerc gives out some private info such as software keys, only paste the details of your system that we need to know. Thanks.

-Lebowski.

Cruentus

Operating System Windows Vista Home Basic (build 6000)

System ModelDell Inc. Dell DXP051
System Service Tag: 3136PB1 (support for this PC)
Chassis Serial Number: 3136PB1
Enclosure Type: Tower

Processor a 2.80 gigahertz Intel Pentium D
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache

Controllers DisplayATA Channel 0 [Controller] (2x)
ATA Channel 1 [Controller]
ATA Channel 2 [Controller]
ATA Channel 3 [Controller]
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF
Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT [Display adapter]
DELL E196FP [Monitor] (17.1"vis, s/n GC81166E2TRM, June 2006)Controllers DisplayATA Channel 0 [Controller] (2x)
ATA Channel 1 [Controller]
ATA Channel 2 [Controller]
ATA Channel 3 [Controller]
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF
Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT [Display adapter]
DELL E196FP [Monitor] (17.1"vis, s/n GC81166E2TRM, June 2006)Main Circuit Board bBoard: Dell Inc. 0FJ030
Serial Number: ..CN7082167AE094.
Bus Clock: 800 megahertz
BIOS: Dell Inc. A05 05/30/2006

Drives 244.96 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
167.92 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GSA-H21N ATA Device [CD-ROM drive]

[Hard drive] (250.00 GB) -- drive 0, s/n, rev 10.02E04, SMART Status: Healthy

Memory Modules c,d
3070 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'DIMM_1' has 1024 MB
Slot 'DIMM_3' has 512 MB (serial number 0403D422)
Slot 'DIMM_2' has 1024 MB
Slot 'DIMM_4' has 512 MB (serial number 0403CB24)

Controllers DisplayATA Channel 0 [Controller] (2x)
ATA Channel 1 [Controller]
ATA Channel 2 [Controller]
ATA Channel 3 [Controller]
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF
Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT [Display adapter]
DELL E196FP [Monitor] (17.1"vis, s/n June 2006)
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HID-compliant mouse
USB Root Hub (5x)
Generic volume shadow copy

ih8bills · 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by Lebowski

I'm pretty sure dell have stopped using dodgy power supplies etc and started using standard parts.

Judging by the motherboard model it's a Dell Dimension? As it's a fairly new system it shouldn't be too difficult to find a motherboard that will support your existing configuration.

The link you provided was a local link, you will need to attach the info, however if I recall belerc gives out some private info such as software keys, only paste the details of your system that we need to know. Thanks.

-Lebowski.

Leb-- I was referring to the inside dimensions of the case-- and the standoffs/mounting of the Motherboard itself.
Ventilation was an issue also.
Power supplies are not non-standard-- but notoriously weak-- especially for SLI.
I had a Dimension 4300-- trying to reuse the stock case turned out to be not worth the trouble-- you can pick up a case cheap.
It creates more issues that it's worth.
Maybe things have gotten better.

I am not trying to discourage anyone from building--I've just been through this-- it turns into a money/frustration pit.

From Dell Support:

System Board Components

Lebowski

Apologies mate, I didn't mean to tread on your toes, I assumed you were talking about the power supplies dell used to use (not standard ATX) and yeah, most dell power supplies would die under the stress of SLI anyways.

ih8bills · 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Lebowski

Apologies mate, I didn't mean to tread on your toes, I assumed you were talking about the power supplies dell used to use (not standard ATX) and yeah, most dell power supplies would die under the stress of SLI anyways.

No offense taken at all my friend...

No treading on my toes either-- I'm not perfect... I make mistakes-- and i welcome when someone catches them.
As you can see from the Diagram above-- Dell still makes (uses) odd configurations, though. From the shape of the motherboard itself-- to the angled CPU Slot-- to the CPU Power-connector 4-inches away.
Not that it's bad design... I like it, in fact ...at least this board has 4 RAM- slots/a jumper to clear the CMOS.

I just wanted to warn Creuntus-- that it's not as simple as it sounds at first-- and once you commit you won't give up (or stop spending) until you're happy. And THAT get's expensive/stressful

Cruentus

cool.

Ok just so you guys know,

I have a 650 watt psu, I replaced the stock one.

Also just wondering.

Would an nvidia 680i work with my system?

If it will, ill go with that.

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