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OptiPlex 790 Mini Tower 265 W power supply

Exact platform-and-assembly record for Dell H265AM-00 used in the Dell OptiPlex 790 Mini Tower. Confirm the entire label, spare/FRU number and revision: similar host names can ship with electrically different supplies.

Original schematic illustration of Dell OptiPlex 790 Mini Tower PSU H265AM-00; not to scale and not a pinout
LOCAL ORIGINAL SVG // NOT TO SCALE // NOT A CONNECTOR PINOUT

SAFETY: Never open a PSU or probe its interior. Hazardous voltage can remain after unplugging. Disconnect mains before service and replace the complete unit unless service is performed by a qualified technician.

Recorded model specifications

Exact model / FRUDell assembly identifier H265AM-00; verify all suffixes, spare number, revision and nameplate on the unit.
Host-system compatibilityDell OptiPlex 790 Mini Tower only when the system-board revision, machine type, chassis form and documented service configuration match. This is not a generic replacement PSU.
Form and rated outputOEM proprietary internal supply; rated total output class: 265 W. Per-rail/combined limits and continuous-load derating must be checked on the exact PSU label/service documentation.
AC input100–240 V AC, up to 5 A, 50/60 Hz; confirm unit nameplate.
DC output rails+3.3 V, +5 V, +12 V, −12 V and +5 V standby; total output is 265 W. Per-rail currents and combined limits are label/revision-specific.
Connectors / pinout warningFixed motherboard, CPU and peripheral harnesses; verify the exact connector standard, pin assignment and mount against the unit label/manual. Physical 24-pin fit alone does not establish compatibility. A physically fitting plug does not prove electrical compatibility; never reuse unrelated modular cables or rely on an unverified adapter.
Mechanical envelopeApprox. 150 × 86 × 140 mm (width × height × depth); verify this assembly’s mounting envelope. Use the platform manual to check tabs, screws, airflow direction, fan clearance and cable reach; do not force-fit.
Electrical/revision caveatThe PSU rating label controls rail-current, combined-power, standby, protection and input details for the exact unit. A host service manual establishes supported platform replacement; it does not make the assembly an ATX standard supply.

Service and compatibility notes

  • Use only the documented Dell OptiPlex 790 Mini Tower replacement assembly or a manufacturer-authorized superseding part number verified against the actual machine type.
  • Confirm keyed motherboard/CPU/GPU connectors and pin assignments from the Dell service manual before replacement. Do not assume ATX, EPS or PCIe pinouts from connector shape.
  • Dimensions are nominal identification guidance. Confirm the exact part's labels, mounting geometry, vents and harness orientation before purchase or installation.
  • Follow the OEM manual's shutdown, mains-disconnect and chassis service steps. Never open or electrically probe the PSU.

Sources & further reading

  1. Dell OptiPlex 790 service manual and FRU documentation (all chassis types; select Mini Tower)Official Dell service/manual source for the named host platform. Use the exact machine type and assembly suffix when checking fit, replacement procedure and revisions.
  2. Dell OptiPlex 790 technical guidebook / manualsOfficial Dell service/manual source for the named host platform. Use the exact machine type and assembly suffix when checking fit, replacement procedure and revisions. Original page is gone; this is the Internet Archive’s copy.

Manufacturer documentation is authoritative for platform-level service and supported assemblies. Confirm electrical input/output data and dimensions against the individual unit’s nameplate and the manual revision matching its exact SKU.