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connersdad19

connersdad19

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my computer is the hp d530 business model...i am going to be getting a new case soon...but my question is...does anyone know what the factory supplied power supply is? and should i get a new one. My main question is while my computer is running it will start making a whirl noise..get loud for a minute then calm down and go quite...it has its moments. what could be causing this>? and how hard is it to replace the processor fan? and should i do it? and is it possible for me to put more then two hds in my new case?

SORRY IM A NOOB>
 
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Is this (with a certain amount of leeway) your system? http://shopping.msn.com/prices/shp/?itemId=25291165,ptnrid=169,ptnrdata=17939316

If so, it's listed as having a 150 watt PSU.

When you say replace the case, are you planning on taking the internal components and swapping them over? The noise could be a fan (CPU or system), optical drive, or Hard Drive. CPU fans are quite easy on home systems, but on something like that, I've no idea. As for adding a second HDD, again I've no idea, as I'm not sure of the internal layout of that system. If you were to buy a new tower-style case, then yes, everything will be relatively easy.

*NEVER* apologize for being new or not understanding! With the exception of a few of us, we're here to help! :)
 
imsati said:
Is this (with a certain amount of leeway) your system? http://shopping.msn.com/prices/shp/?itemId=25291165,ptnrid=169,ptnrdata=17939316

If so, it's listed as having a 150 watt PSU.

When you say replace the case, are you planning on taking the internal components and swapping them over? The noise could be a fan (CPU or system), optical drive, or Hard Drive. CPU fans are quite easy on home systems, but on something like that, I've no idea. As for adding a second HDD, again I've no idea, as I'm not sure of the internal layout of that system. If you were to buy a new tower-style case, then yes, everything will be relatively easy.

*NEVER* apologize for being new or not understanding! With the exception of a few of us, we're here to help! :)
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here is what i have

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2541471&Sku=J156-4218

just an upgraded 250 gb hd...and an fx5200...i was thinking of getting a bigger case etc....and swapping everything over...i mainly use it for my school and i like to play games. it can support ....and i dl a lot on it lol...what do you think i should do? i have about 100 dollars to spend....help me ..and thanks for the reply.

i was looking at this case...just something simple does not have to flashy etc.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147075

and maybe this ps http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182016
 
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Alrighty then:) Well, that case will be fine if all you need is functional. I need to shamelessy plug the Cooler Master Elite 330 mentioned in my sig though. Slightly more $, but great airflow and nice to look at!

Honestly, I wouldn't trust your current PSU to power my TV remote, but that's just me. I had never heard of Rosewill until I started looking at Newegg, but the reviews are average, and it's a nice price, so go for it.

Those two items on Newegg are $85 before shipping, and they will kill you with it, just so you know (I live 90 miles from their NJ warehouse and it'll cost me $14. Tiger's warehouse is 500 miles from me and it only costs $2 more.) It should be noted that there are rebates for both items totaling $63.98 before shipping, so whatever the final shipping cost is to you, subtract $21.

Check out this Case/PSU combo (using the case I plugged above and a 350 watt PSU which will be more than enough for your needs): http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2541414&CatId=1509 $50 before shipping, and probably a better price on it, too. For basic parts needs, money saved is money saved!
 
connersdad19 said:
not really sure yet lol..just comparing...the case you showed me..its tool free...is that good or bad?
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Good. Very, very good:) Screws you can use your thumbs for on the side panels, and inserting drives into the bays are turn-and-pull pins, not screws. Makes for very easy maintainence :)

Comparing is good! Use both the case/PSU you asked about and the combo I showed you as a baseline, and do some research on others.
 
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