Replacing the PSU for mom's computer?

bamhm182 · 08-05-2006, 12:25 PM

Do you have any suggestions on a good power supply for my mom's compaq presario 5000, the original one was only 250 watts, so the watts don't really matter at all, and it doesn't need that many 4-Pin plugs because all she has that needs it is the CD Drive and HDD. The mobo is a 20 Pin. Thanks.

thealmightyone · 08-05-2006, 12:27 PM

Just get a cheap 250/300W PSU. The computer isn't going to need a high-spec/high-rail PSU.

bamhm182 · 08-05-2006, 12:47 PM

I know, I just don't want to have to replace it agains in 2 weeks or so, I was asking if anyone know about one that'll last for a while that's cheap and low in specs

thealmightyone · 08-05-2006, 01:10 PM

This one looks like a reliable PSU for you.

Maddhatter · 08-05-2006, 01:11 PM

i prefer this brand to any other (except antec of course) but this one will work for that and its cheap

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182001

bamhm182 · 08-05-2006, 01:54 PM

Alright, thanks, I'll show her both of those, than let her choose.

08-05-2006, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
bamhm182 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado (USA) Age: 16 Posts: 620	Replacing the PSU for mom's computer? Do you have any suggestions on a good power supply for my mom's compaq presario 5000, the original one was only 250 watts, so the watts don't really matter at all, and it doesn't need that many 4-Pin plugs because all she has that needs it is the CD Drive and HDD. The mobo is a 20 Pin. Thanks.

08-05-2006, 12:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
thealmightyone Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: York, UK Age: 21 Posts: 1,000	Just get a cheap 250/300W PSU. The computer isn't going to need a high-spec/high-rail PSU. __________________ E8200 @ 3.576GHz with GA-P35-DS3L 2900 Pro, flashed to XT, oc-ed to 850/1860. Crucial Ballistix Tracers PC2-8500 2GB Enermax Modular 620W Creative Audigy 4 2x Seagate Barracuda 250GB Jeantech Nitro case, XP Pro and 19" LCD

08-05-2006, 01:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
thealmightyone Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: York, UK Age: 21 Posts: 1,000	This one looks like a reliable PSU for you. __________________ E8200 @ 3.576GHz with GA-P35-DS3L 2900 Pro, flashed to XT, oc-ed to 850/1860. Crucial Ballistix Tracers PC2-8500 2GB Enermax Modular 620W Creative Audigy 4 2x Seagate Barracuda 250GB Jeantech Nitro case, XP Pro and 19" LCD

08-05-2006, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Maddhatter Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Age: 26 Posts: 781	i prefer this brand to any other (except antec of course) but this one will work for that and its cheap http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182001 __________________ Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 Conroe 1.86GHz PSU: Rosewill 400W Ram: G.Skill 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit GPU: Ati Radeon x1800xt 256 mb OS: Windows XP Professional 64 bit

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08-05-2006, 12:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
bamhm182 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado (USA) Age: 16 Posts: 620	I know, I just don't want to have to replace it agains in 2 weeks or so, I was asking if anyone know about one that'll last for a while that's cheap and low in specs

08-05-2006, 01:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
bamhm182 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado (USA) Age: 16 Posts: 620	Alright, thanks, I'll show her both of those, than let her choose.

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