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Update BIOS? Just found a decent deal at TigerDirect for the PSU, but was hoping to get a few words of wisdom on the last part of my question: Inspiron 530/1.66GHzCPU/32bitXP/Dell BIOS 1.0.3 from 2007 Going from stock 300wPSU to a Corsair 650TX. ---Am I going to have to update the BIOS before...

Not HD (Thank G*D) My HandyCam isn't that modern. It's a Hi-8/Dig8 cam that records to tape. The video quality is generally pretty good, but definitely NOT HD. I've done some test runs, and it comes through fairly well, but it just doesn't look as crisp and clear as it does if I play it...

OK, real quick and simple, since you guys know your stuff. I've been working on figuring out the upgrade I'm making to my system: Dell Inspiron 530a (1.66GHz CPU/300w PSU/ATIx1650PRO/32bitXP) One of the things I want to use the system for is to make some DVDs. Want to import the raw...

Thanks Rob. I planned on doing a dimension check before going forward, just hoping someone might have already done the dance and had some pointers. I think it is removable, as Dell does offer replacement/upgrades. From all I've read/learned, the Inspiron 530 has a 300w standard ATX PSU...

OK. Real simple question (I think I hope I think). Looking to put a CORSAIR 650w power supply in my Dell Inspiron 530a (not a slimline). Will it physically fit....any particular or notable issues before I make the purpose? (Assuming it does, my purchase choices are NEWEGG, WALMART...

3 Great Replies-Thank you! Nice signing on, late night, and having 3 solid replies. Thank you to all three for your input... Tharic-Nar> "If you went with the 650TX PSU, then yeah, you could easily supply power to a 5770, it could handle 2 actually, but your motherboard couldn't. So if...

Just as I feared... Thank you for the quick reply. Gotta say it's about what I expected. :-( I was actually looking at the 4670 for a while, and talked myself up to the 5770. Follow-up question, assuming all you said is accurate (and I believe it is): If I go the next step, and bump the...

Hi, New user, first post, hope someone can help. My system: Dell Inspiron 530/a (circa 2007) Windows XP (32bit) DuoCore 1.66Ghz processor w/800MHzFSB 4x1GB RAM 1 internal Hard-drive, but may wish to add a second 300w stock Dell Power Supply Radeon x1650PRO Graphics Card Budget is...