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I have a Dell XPS 420, I want to upgrade the video card that came with it (Nvidia 8800gt) to a Nvidia GTX 285. I know that I'm going to have to upgrade the Power supply too because I only have a 425w power supply, which isn't nearly enough to power for a Nvidia GTX 285, but I heard that you have to get a special BTX power supply for BTX motherboards is that true or can I just use any power suppy as long as it is 24 pin???? Also any other problems I might run into, upgrading to a GTX 285???

Comp Specs;
OS: Window Vista 32bit Home Premium
CPU Type: QuadCore Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, 2.4 MHz
Ram: 4gibs
Opitcal Drive: Blu-ray Player/ Dvd burner
Hard Drive: 500gb seagate
Video Card(GPU): Nvidia 8800GT
Power Supply: 425w
Display: Hp w2408 24 inch 1920x1200p

As far as I'm aware, BTX uses the same connectors, but is a different form factor (shape). So you should be able to plug up a decent ATX PSU just fine, but if it will fit in the area made for the BTX PSU securely is another matter.

Dan

other than the psu..as long as you can physically fit the video card in place inside the tower you should be fine