SRL Archive - Technology

Hello,

So, a friend of mine brought me an old computer which wasn't working.
I found out that it's power supply needs replacing.
So here's my problem: I have no idea what should I take into consideration when choosing a new one.
I can post it's old suplly pics/specs, but what else should I check/find out(I have no idea)?

Thanks in advance,
~Eerik

check out corsair's psu's they look pretty solid when it comes to specs.

Google the PC model and what power supplies are compatible, you should take into consideration cost, output and draw(:

They (PSU's) depend namely on the parts in the build.
Therefore posting the part's that compose the computer would be useful for diagnostic.

Hey!!!

Sorry for the long reply, I have been really busy IRL.
So here are some specs, let me know if you need anything else:
intel d865perl
4x512mb RAM - unb pc3200 cl2.5 apacer
seagate 250 gb hdd
graphics - geforce 6600 gt

http://snag.gy/zj5eE.jpg

I'm going to buy the new one from here:
http://www.ordi.ee/EPood/Products.aspx?MC=KOMP&IC=1810
So, let me know which one of those should fit it?

Thanks so much so far! :)

~Eerik.

Look at the Seasonic S12II / Bronze, i have the 620W Bronze version. i think the 500W/520W Bronze should be fine for you. Get someone's second opinion on it / read reviews.

Thanks, but can you also suggest something from those? ->
http://www.ordi.ee/EPood/Products.aspx?MC=KOMP&IC=1810&Page=1

~Eerik.

http://www.ordi.ee/EPood/Product.aspx?Query=FSP500+60GHN+85%2b&ItemID=1810-1325&MC=KOMP&IC=1810

That should be fine

Edit: make sure it fits your case

Okay, thanks.
But I was just wondering is it worth it?
I mean, it is really old computer and I'm not sure if my client is willing to pay that much, are the cheaper ones so much worse? Just wondering.

~Eerik.

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Okay, thanks.
But I was just wondering is it worth it?
I mean, it is really old computer and I'm not sure if my client is willing to pay that much, are the cheaper ones so much worse? Just wondering.

~Eerik.

Ah definitely not, you could get a much cheaper one and it would work

However a PSU is pretty much the heart of a computer, it powers everything else. Many big manufactures stick shitty PSU's in there desktop's just so the rest of the components have a greater chance of failing, just so you'd have to buy a newer one sooner.

I would recommend getting a good power supply just for the sake of the other components, if you don't wanna check all the details on what your buying, a quick tip would be to check the garentee, normally good power supplies come with a long / longer garentee.

Kasi is right, if your PSU goes, your motherboard generally goes with it. I would recommend a cooler master, or corsair that is 500-600W. It'll save you/your client much more money down the road if you buy something that isn't going to shit itself a year down the road and kill the whole build.

Okay, thanks, but what would be the minimum W that would feed the PC? Is 350 too little (insta death)?

~Eerik.

350/400 should allow it to work lol, for a couple years? i dont know how much that GPU would take up however.

Okay, great, thanks! :)

~Eerik.