PSU sizes

astrozombie · 04-13-2005, 04:38 AM

I recently bought a PSU that I wasn't able to put in my case. I mean, it fit, but the screw holes didn't match up. I can't remember if it was too big or too small (yeah, I'm losin' it), but I think it was too big xD; It is an XG Vigor500, and on the box it says it's an AMD ATX. I know nothing about PSUs, so please help me out. Before I put my current PSU back, which came with the computer btw, I checked its dimensions: 6 3/8 x 4 1/4 x 5 3/8. I don't know if those numbers are in the right order because length, width, and height are all the same to me >__>

Anyway, is this a non-standard PSU or do I have a funky case? I have an HP d530 Convertible Minitower, and when I checked out this information page, it said it contained an ATX PSU. What kind of PSU should I buy? Please, someone, my 6600gt is ageing in the corner ;__;

-Jen

seldroc · 04-13-2005, 05:53 AM

Can't you just drill new holes in the back of your case and screw the PSU in?

astrozombie · 04-13-2005, 11:10 PM

I don't have a drill.

That's not very helpful, as you gave me no information about PSUs.

Tha Killa · 04-13-2005, 11:13 PM

Maybe you just put it upside down into your case, so the holes didn't line up. Or did it not go into the case at all?

astrozombie · 04-13-2005, 11:15 PM

Wow, that was fast o_o; No, it fit in, and I put it in the right way :/ Are you guys just checking to make sure I did it right before mentioning different types of PSUs, or is it extremely rare for a PSU not to fit?

**Praetor** · 04-13-2005, 11:19 PM

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I recently bought a PSU that I wasn't able to put in my case. I mean, it fit, but the screw holes didn't match up.

1. Make sure yer case is ATX, if it isnt and you dont/cant drill, yer SOL
2. What is yer case?

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That's not very helpful, as you gave me no information about PSUs

Before you critique -- dont forget you didnt read the sticky. Reccomendations galore in there

astrozombie · 04-13-2005, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by astrozombie

I have an HP d530 Convertible Minitower, and when I checked out
this information page, it said it contained an ATX PSU.

I assume I have an ATX case. And sorry about my sort-of-rude comment. I think I was just sort of bugged that that was the only reply I got all night.

**Praetor** · 04-13-2005, 11:36 PM

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I think I was just sort of bugged that that was the only reply I got all night

LOL no worries ... unlike a techsupport line there isnt always someone here (cuz we dont live here)

As for your PSU being wierd or yer case being wierd, have a look at this. That's fairly indicitive of a normal PSU ... of course if you want the de-facto answer, see page24-25 of the ATX 1.03 specifications (in the PSU101 thread)

astrozombie · 04-13-2005, 11:49 PM

Thanks, Praetor. I'm afraid to buy anything else without knowing if it'll fit or not. I think what I'll do is call my neighbor and ask if he has a drill, and see if my dad will make some holes for me. I should've thought of that before ^^;

Very offtopic, I know, but I don't think it's important enough for its own thread: I paid $250 for my new EVGA geforce 6600gt (128mb). Was I not extremely overpriced?

**Praetor** · 04-13-2005, 11:52 PM

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Thanks, Praetor. I'm afraid to buy anything else without knowing if it'll fit or not. I think what I'll do is call my neighbor and ask if he has a drill, and see if my dad will make some holes for me. I should've thought of that before ^^;

Absolutely .. cheapest route first!

And make a new thread ... helps to keep this place clean and organized

04-13-2005, 04:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
astrozombie New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16	PSU sizes I recently bought a PSU that I wasn't able to put in my case. I mean, it fit, but the screw holes didn't match up. I can't remember if it was too big or too small (yeah, I'm losin' it), but I think it was too big xD; It is an XG Vigor500, and on the box it says it's an AMD ATX. I know nothing about PSUs, so please help me out. Before I put my current PSU back, which came with the computer btw, I checked its dimensions: 6 3/8 x 4 1/4 x 5 3/8. I don't know if those numbers are in the right order because length, width, and height are all the same to me >__> Anyway, is this a non-standard PSU or do I have a funky case? I have an HP d530 Convertible Minitower, and when I checked out this information page, it said it contained an ATX PSU. What kind of PSU should I buy? Please, someone, my 6600gt is ageing in the corner ;__; -Jen Last edited by astrozombie; 04-13-2005 at 04:41 AM.

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04-13-2005, 05:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
seldroc Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 32	Can't you just drill new holes in the back of your case and screw the PSU in?

04-13-2005, 11:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
astrozombie New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16	I don't have a drill. That's not very helpful, as you gave me no information about PSUs.

04-13-2005, 11:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tha Killa Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 496	Maybe you just put it upside down into your case, so the holes didn't line up. Or did it not go into the case at all?

04-13-2005, 11:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
astrozombie New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16	Wow, that was fast o_o; No, it fit in, and I put it in the right way :/ Are you guys just checking to make sure I did it right before mentioning different types of PSUs, or is it extremely rare for a PSU not to fit?

04-13-2005, 11:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
astrozombie New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16	Thanks, Praetor. I'm afraid to buy anything else without knowing if it'll fit or not. I think what I'll do is call my neighbor and ask if he has a drill, and see if my dad will make some holes for me. I should've thought of that before ^^; Very offtopic, I know, but I don't think it's important enough for its own thread: I paid $250 for my new EVGA geforce 6600gt (128mb). Was I not extremely overpriced?