I'm in the process of building a desktop and came across a Dell motherboard (model 0MWYPT) that is very budget-friendly. However, I've heard that Dell motherboards often have proprietary ports. I'm wondering if I can use a standard power supply unit (PSU) with this motherboard. Are there adapters available, or is it a lost cause? I appreciate any help!
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Unfortunately, you can't use a regular PSU with that Dell motherboard since it's proprietary. Generally, proprietary means you won't find standard adapters easily, and even if you do, it's quite risky. You could end up damaging your components. Plus, that motherboard is about 10 years old and won’t support modern CPUs. Can you share what kind of build you’re aiming for?
I was looking at using an i7 6700K with either 16 or 32 GB of DDR3/4 RAM and an RX 590. I thought this motherboard would work since it has a decent Intel chipset and a PCIe connector. I’m not after high-end parts and am okay with used components, but the budget is tight.