What are the requirements in order to install a Dual +12v rail PSU?

[Frederickson]

Do i need a certain motherboard? Can it go in a year old computer?

 

[vonfeldt7]

I don't think there's any requirements ....I don't see why it wouldn't go in a year old computer.

 

[Frederickson]

sorry, i meant a 5 year old computer? Will it go in?

 

[JLV2k5]

sorry, i meant a 5 year old computer? Will it go in?

As long as the form factor is compatible with your case and the connections are what you need. Look into this. Maybe provide some more information about your computer. Thanks

 

[ceewi1]

There shouldn't be any huge issues. If the system doesn't use a 4pin ATX12V connector one of the +12V rails will be unused, but then again with a system that old you wouldn't need more than the power of one rail anyway.

 

[Frederickson]

JL2VK I cannot find the specs, it's a very cheap sempron computer.

it's a year old, sorry about the typo, so it's 1 year old acer computer. I am planning to replace the 250W psu with this 500W psu in order for me to use my new ATI x1950Pro which requires 30Amps on the 12V rail in order to run. Ceewee, if that's the case, would it still work?

Here are the PSU specs i am planning to get:

Brand COOLER MASTER
Model RP-500-PCAR
Series eXtreme
Spec
Type ATX from factor 12V V2.01
Maximum Power 500W
Fans Sleeve bearing 120mm fan
PFC No
Main Connector 20+4Pin
+12V Rails 2
PCI-E Connectors 1 x 6Pin
ATI CrossFire Support No
NVIDIA SLI Support No
Modular Cabling Support No
Power Good Signal 100-500ms
Hold-up Time >17ms
Efficiency >70% typically
Over Voltage Protection Yes
Input Voltage 110 - 115V/220 - 230V
Input Frequency Range 50/60 Hz
Input Current 8A/ 6.3A
Output +3.3V@20A,+5V@20A,+12V1@16A,+12V2@16A,
[email protected], [email protected]
MTBF >100,000 Hours
Approvals Nemko, TUV, cUL, CE, BSMI, FCC, CCC
Features
Connectors 1 x Main connector (20+4Pin)
1 x 12V(P4)
6 x peripheral
3 x SATA
2 x Floppy
1 x PCI-E
Features Green power design to meet energy star and blue angel requirements
OVP / OPP / Short Circuit Protection

 

[Frederickson]

Ceewee, when you say a 4pin connector, do you mean a 20+4pin main connecter??? or something else?

edit: i apologize for the 2nd post

 

[ceewi1]

Don't worry about the 4 pin connector - any PC that's only 1 year old will have one. That PSU should be fine.