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January 6th, 2022 07:00

Dell Precision T3610 - PSU Capacity Inquiry

Hey all, I recently picked up a Dell Precision T3610 and wanted to verify if I should upgrade the 685w PSU to one with a greater capacity. I intend to install the following:

  • Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
  • 128 (8 x 16) GB DDR3 1333MHz ECC
  • 2x AMD FirePro W7000 4 GB
  • 2.5 HDD Cage 88WP w/ Fan and Bracket
    • 2x Crucial MX500 500 GB SSD
  • 2x Toshiba X300 4TB 3.5 HDD
  • TP-Link AC1200 PCIe WiFi Card
  • 1.25G Gigabit Ethernet Converged Network Adapter (NIC)

 

I see that there are 845w and 1300w options available for newer Precisions in that family but am unsure if I need the higher capacity. Additionally, other threads/forums have suggested that the higher capacity PSUs don’t physically fit into the slot for the T3610. Thank you for your time and support.

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January 6th, 2022 19:00

PSU is not a bag of potatoes. It is called a power rating.

E5-2697v2 = 130W
FirePro W7000 = 150W(absolute max) x2=300
2x Toshiba X300 4TB = 2x7W =14W
Σ444W

x150% overhead

= 666W PSU is needed.

 

You have enough.

 

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