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February 11th, 2017 18:00
330w PSU won't power my X51 R3?
Hello, I just recently upgraded my graphics card to a GTX 1060 in my Alienware X51 R3. In doing so, I had to get a new psu as well. I posted another question about it and was told to get a 330w psu. I got the Dell 330W Replacement AC Adapter for Dell Alienware x51 Desktop, Alienware M18x M18x R1, R2, R3, AM18X-6732BAA, Alienware M18x-0136 W7HP64 , M18X-0143 (Amazon description). Yet when I try to power on my PC, nothing happens. I tried with my old psu just to see and it powered it just fine, but I know I can't use it that way. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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CometusCrimsonion
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February 12th, 2017 02:00
If you just received a new part that doesn't work, isn't the common sense thing just go back to the vendor and look for a replacement/return?
Your description of the part that i found (on amazon) has reviews directly stating that others have found this item to NOT power up an X51 also, from April 2016. Seems to me you got unlucky too.
Also, Dell has a new revision/part # for their current 330w(DP/N 5X3NX), here. This new part number seems to supersede the ones in your amazon description, and is probably better to search on. It also can be found on amazon, for slightly cheaper, but guaranteed compatibility vs cheaper price is your call.
Alienware-Eimy
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February 13th, 2017 08:00
Hi,
You need to get the 330W PSU and also the power cord cable. These are our part #s for the 330 AC (Y90RR) and for the power cord (5120p).
89fordprobee
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February 13th, 2017 08:00
as above ^^ part number with my X51 is 0Y90RR .. don't know if the 0 makes a difference or not .. part number rear right off the PSU ../ foot warmer haha
speedstep
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February 16th, 2017 05:00
Seems there is more than 1 number the XM3C3 is what the label says 330W For Dell 0XM3C3 0Y90RR 5X3NX AC Power Adapter