#1 ·
Hey, I'm thinking about picking up a new GPU. My motherboard uses DDR3 and has two open slots: PCI and PCI Express x16. The thing is, my power supply is built-in at 280W. I guess you can swap that out for a beefier one?
Integrated PSU vs. Dedicated GPU: What should I get?
Started by Emily Chase3 · · 👁 4 views · 5 replies
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#2 ·
Could you dive a little deeper into what you mean by an integrated power supply? Also, what kind of case are you running right now?
#3 ·
If those screws are just holding the power supply unit to the chassis, you can easily back them out with a screwdriver and slide the whole thing right out. However, if they’ve gone ahead and welded the components together, you’re basically looking at a total loss, which means you'll be heading down to Best Buy to pick up both a brand-new case and a new PSU.
#4 ·
Angela Flores4 said:If those screws are just holding the power supply unit to the chassis, you can easily back them out with a screwdriver and slide the whole thing right out. However, if they’ve gone ahead and welded the components together, you’re basically looking at a total loss, which means you'll be heading down to Best Buy to pick up both a brand-new case and a new PSU.
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#6 ·
"Integrated power supply"... I mean, you really think you can't just pull it out of the case and swap it for something else?
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