Need Help putting PC together

[Jed]

Just bought this online

9G5YH Dell Outlet Inspiron 660 Minitower
HPVG4 Processor: Intel Core 3rd Generation i5-3340 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz)
DG8X9 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600Mhz
9FJPW 1TB Hard Drive, 3.5 Inch, 7200rpm, SATA
C2RG8 16X DVD +/- RW Drive
T00PH Intel HD  Integrated Graphics
XD8KR Dell DW1506 (802.11 b/g/n) WLAN half mini-Card
X6G7X Windows 8
RR7J7 Black
82VHK Mini Tower
M3GVR Microsoft Office 365 - 1 Month Trial (Internet access required to install & activate)
XCR9H English Keyboard
J56FG Dell USB Optical Mouse

Going to put this in it 
MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760

Do I need a different power supply and or cooling ?  Also ..as a side note I don't know what I am doing so any help would be appreciated!!!!   I hope it all fits and such
Thanks   Hub

[Fulcrum]

Tried to look this up but can't find current stats for this specific 660.  Based on a few threads in the Dell forums it is very possible you will need to buy a new PS.  Before you do so you may want to wait until you receive the unit to check 1.) what you get and 2.) if its an ATX standard form PSU (it should be but it's always best to be sure first).

[gyrene81]

not gona be an atx standard power supply in that thing...it's a dell minitower. the video card won't fit in the case...

[Bizman]

Tried to look this up but can't find current stats for this specific 660.  Based on a few threads in the Dell forums it is very possible you will need to buy a new PS.  Before you do so you may want to wait until you receive the unit to check 1.) what you get and 2.) if its an ATX standard form PSU (it should be but it's always best to be sure first).

Other people have been wondering about the same: http://commweb-ps3.us.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19502533.aspx

The picture on the thread above shows one thing more to consider: Would the videocard fit? It looks like even the memory slots come in the way of a longer card.



A Google picture search for Dell minitower gave two different models. The one with the optical drive sideways is a definite no-no!

[Fulcrum]

Other people have been wondering about the same: http://commweb-ps3.us.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19502533.aspx

The picture on the thread above shows one thing more to consider: Would the videocard fit? It looks like even the memory slots come in the way of a longer card.

(Image removed from quote.)

A Google picture search for Dell minitower gave two different models. The one with the optical drive sideways is a definite no-no!

That could be a ATX form factor PSU...hard to tell from the picture.  If that is the same unit as what you bought I'm willing to bet it's not going to be enough for you to drive the card so plan on a PSU swap-out (IF it can be done, of course).

I agree that the space available may preclude the use of a card (it might fit...but it sure doesn't look promising). 

What a dumb arse design.....typical Dell.   

[Jed]

wondering if I should cancel the order now... What would the point be if I can't fit anything into it?

[Bizman]

wondering if I should cancel the order now... What would the point be if I can't fit anything into it?

words of wisdom

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Instead of a Dell ask your local small computer store to assemble you a computer. Most of them will do that for a marginal fee.

You can even pick the components you want (or your friends suggest) to the box. Branded computers suck for gaming use. Most of them are not really designed for gaming and the ones that are usually carry a heavy price penalty.

[gyrene81]

dell outlet store Ripley, people buy from that are looking specifically at the base price...seriously doubt a local computer dude could build a system better than an htpc for the same money.

[Jed]

I bought from the Dell outlet,.... but  then come to find out the parts won't fit... Thanks for the heads up!!  I just cancelled it..  Was a great computer as far as I know for the price..  Sucks it didn't fit together

[gyrene81]

always stay away from words like "mini-tower", "slim desktop", "slim tower" etc...

[MrRiplEy[H]]

dell outlet store Ripley, people buy from that are looking specifically at the base price...seriously doubt a local computer dude could build a system better than an htpc for the same money.

If the Dell has a mini PSU and he can't fit his devices in it it's worth about 0 dollars. Especially considering that he's going to have a nightmare trying to upgrade it later.

[Fulcrum]

If the Dell has a mini PSU and he can't fit his devices in it it's worth about 0 dollars. Especially considering that he's going to have a nightmare trying to upgrade it later.

   ^  this.
 

[BaldEagl]

Other people have been wondering about the same: http://commweb-ps3.us.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3515/t/19502533.aspx

The picture on the thread above shows one thing more to consider: Would the videocard fit? It looks like even the memory slots come in the way of a longer card.

(Image removed from quote.)

A Google picture search for Dell minitower gave two different models. The one with the optical drive sideways is a definite no-no!

OMG, that looks like exactly the same layout as my old Dell circa 2000.  If it is the optical drives were in the top bay and the HD in the lower bay could be mounted vertically, flush against the front of the case.  That would leave plenty of room for a video card but I'd make sure that's true and that the PSU was standard ATX before buying.

And yes, the memory slots might also pose a problem.

[Jed]

Don't think I know enough about this to pull it off,  looking at a gateway instead dx4870-ur3d,
Hoping I can get that a card and a PSU and start flying.