Can I replace my dell studio XPS power supply with any ATX one?
Not sure how rumors like, “proprietary motherboards and power supplies” got started, but it’s hogwash. Dell doesn’t make their own power supplies or motherboards. I have an Inspiron 530 that’s 4 months old. I changed the power supply (ATX) and it was made in China by a company called AcBel. Before I replaced mine, I considered getting a Dell compatible psu, til I saw that they were ATX. This link is for a Dell compatible psu, if you click on MB Compatibility, it lists over 60 Dell systems that psu will fit in. It’s an ATX form factor. http://www.pcpower.com/products/descript… Here’s an excerpt from the Dell community forum regarding the Studio XPS power supply. http://en.community.dell.com/forums/t/19… Guy upgraded a new XPS Studio with an Antec Earthwatts 500W PS and an A
