need to upgrade porwer supply

thenewguy · 10-09-2007, 04:29 AM

here are 4 power supplys i am looking at. I am installing it into a HP m8000n because i want to upgrade to a video card. How do i know if i need a ATX or a ATX12V power supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...bPower%2bSuppl
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%2b12V%2bV2.01
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...bATX12V%2b500W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189006

I don't need 2 PCI E connectors do i? They are only used on video card correct? I only plane on 1 video card so 1 power connector would be sufficient.... right

thanks

thenewguy · 10-09-2007, 04:33 AM

which is the better supply.... are these all junk..... and suggestions would help

thanks

tuxify · 10-09-2007, 04:46 AM

I've heard bad things about rosewill, and I haven't really heard of those other ones before. I'd look into an OCZ or Corsair PSU, I think they have the best reputations.

ThatGuy16 · 10-09-2007, 05:48 AM

The XCLIO is the best out of those, i would consider a Corsair or OCZ supply.

OCZ StealthXStream 600w for $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010

Or a Corsair 450w for $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...air%2b450w

Of those two i would recommend the OCZ because it can produce more power, however it depends on what your going to run. What video card are you getting?

**ceewi1** · 10-09-2007, 09:50 AM

Of those the XClio is the best, although the Rosewill isn't bad if you want to save a little money. ATX and ATX12, where referenced on newegg, are generally the same. Either one should be fine.

A single PCI-E connector should be fine. You will need to use two if you are using an 8800GTX or 8800Ultra, and will need an 8pin PCI-E connector as well as a traditional 6 pin if you're using a 2900XT, but those can be provided by adaptors instead if necessary. If you're not using one of the above cards or two video cards, a single PCI-E connector is the most that will be required.

You can take a look at my complete list of recommendations at http://www.computerforum.com/90117-c...endations.html.

My personal pick would be the Corsair VX450 ($54.90 after rebate) or Corsair VX550 ($70.99 after rebate). They are better quality units by far than any you have listed.

What will you be powering?

daisymtc · 10-09-2007, 04:41 PM

I think you would better get Corsair VX550 as ceewi1 suggested. It is a good price. And I think you need a modular psu as HP cases are usually small, you don't want unnecessary cable to block the air flow.

thenewguy · 10-09-2007, 06:14 PM

here are two cards i am looking at

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=evga%2bn757

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...eon%2bX1950PRO

I really have no preference to nvidia or ati as i have never had a video card. I am more or less picking brands and model of this hardware buy the reviews do to the lack of knowledge

thank guys

johnb35 · 10-09-2007, 06:59 PM

Just make sure whatever one you get that it will fit in your case. OEM manufactureres (dell,hp,gateway, etc.) sometimes use proprietary parts to build their machines. The old HP's used to have smaller power supplies and you would only replace them with the same size(not the standard size seen today). Also make sure that the cables are the same for the motherboard connector.

oscaryu1 · 10-09-2007, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenewguy

here are two cards i am looking at

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=evga%2bn757

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...eon%2bX1950PRO

I really have no preference to nvidia or ati as i have never had a video card. I am more or less picking brands and model of this hardware buy the reviews do to the lack of knowledge

thank guys

Ditto. Make sure that your Case is big enough....

The ATI is an power sucker, then Nvidia pretty much the opposite. You might need an slightly better PSU with the x1950.

**ceewi1** · 10-10-2007, 07:54 AM

The VX450 is quite sufficient for either card.

10-09-2007, 04:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
thenewguy Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 27	need to upgrade porwer supply here are 4 power supplys i am looking at. I am installing it into a HP m8000n because i want to upgrade to a video card. How do i know if i need a ATX or a ATX12V power supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...bPower%2bSuppl http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%2b12V%2bV2.01 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...bATX12V%2b500W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189006 I don't need 2 PCI E connectors do i? They are only used on video card correct? I only plane on 1 video card so 1 power connector would be sufficient.... right thanks Last edited by thenewguy; 10-09-2007 at 04:32 AM. Reason: added link

10-09-2007, 05:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,105	The XCLIO is the best out of those, i would consider a Corsair or OCZ supply. OCZ StealthXStream 600w for $89.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010 Or a Corsair 450w for $79.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...air%2b450w Of those two i would recommend the OCZ because it can produce more power, however it depends on what your going to run. What video card are you getting? __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.23v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: HD3870 @ 837/1152 LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ My Old 3DMark06: 20008 =(

10-09-2007, 09:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,184	Of those the XClio is the best, although the Rosewill isn't bad if you want to save a little money. ATX and ATX12, where referenced on newegg, are generally the same. Either one should be fine. A single PCI-E connector should be fine. You will need to use two if you are using an 8800GTX or 8800Ultra, and will need an 8pin PCI-E connector as well as a traditional 6 pin if you're using a 2900XT, but those can be provided by adaptors instead if necessary. If you're not using one of the above cards or two video cards, a single PCI-E connector is the most that will be required. You can take a look at my complete list of recommendations at http://www.computerforum.com/90117-c...endations.html. My personal pick would be the Corsair VX450 ($54.90 after rebate) or Corsair VX550 ($70.99 after rebate). They are better quality units by far than any you have listed. What will you be powering? __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 2TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

10-09-2007, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
johnb35 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IL, USA Age: 38 Posts: 792	Just make sure whatever one you get that it will fit in your case. OEM manufactureres (dell,hp,gateway, etc.) sometimes use proprietary parts to build their machines. The old HP's used to have smaller power supplies and you would only replace them with the same size(not the standard size seen today). Also make sure that the cables are the same for the motherboard connector. __________________ Motherboard - Asus P5B-E CPU - E6600 Memory - 2GB Corsair XMS2 (2x 1gb) Graphics - x1650 pro 256mb Hard Drives - 250GB WD and 250GB Samsung in Raid 1 DVD Drive - Lite-On DVD Burner - Lite-On Power Supply - Ultra 425 watt - upgrading to at least 550-600 Watt 22" Acer widescreen AL2216WBD

10-10-2007, 07:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,184	The VX450 is quite sufficient for either card. __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 2TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

10-09-2007, 04:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
thenewguy Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 27	which is the better supply.... are these all junk..... and suggestions would help thanks

10-09-2007, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,430	I think you would better get Corsair VX550 as ceewi1 suggested. It is a good price. And I think you need a modular psu as HP cases are usually small, you don't want unnecessary cable to block the air flow.

10-09-2007, 06:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
thenewguy Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 27	here are two cards i am looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=evga%2bn757 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...eon%2bX1950PRO I really have no preference to nvidia or ati as i have never had a video card. I am more or less picking brands and model of this hardware buy the reviews do to the lack of knowledge thank guys

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