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February 9, 2014 8:20:38 PM

My PC is currently having issues with random reboots and crashes. I did a bit of research and majority of the answers have led me to believe that I need to replace my Power Supply (PSU)

My question is when I buy a PSU, how will I know it will fit into the case and make all the correct connections. My case has no extra room in it and the current PSU is an AcBel HBA008-ZA1GT 350.
The specs are below.
http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=...

PC Specs include:
-3rd gen i5 Pentium Dual Core Processor
-NVIDIA® GeForce GT640 3GB
-16GB Ram

When I look up the connections on Newegg I am extremely confused as to whether or not it will work for my PC. Please help!

Also, no idea what a 2x Molex is and if the power supply i buy needs it also. Many of the neweggs PSU's do not even mention Molex as a connector option

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February 9, 2014 8:32:55 PM

It looks like a standard sized PSU, so anything will fit. XFX, seasonic, antec, corsair and evga are good names to look for when buying a PSU.

Molex connectors are 4 pin connectors, standard for peripherals like fans. Any PSU will have a couple at least.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... here's a good one to upgrade to, $30 after rebates.
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February 9, 2014 8:37:41 PM

Any PSU for desktop should fit in your case, the design is a standard (either ATX going on the top of the case or BTX which goes at the bottom so select the appropriate to your case).

You want to get some quality PSU which doesn't necessarily means to spend a lot on it, try to get a 80+ Bronze certified PSU preferably from Seasonic, Antec, Corsair, OCZ or Thermaltake.

Finally, regarding molex connectors, those are the old 4 pin connectors used on IDE HDDs and CD/DVD optical drives, unless you have some old HDD / optical drive with IDE connector then you don't really need molex connectors, still nowadays PSUs have 1-2 molex connectors for any extra non-controlled fan.

I'd suggest this model at 65$: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

EDIT: woltej1 beat me typing, his suggestion is a good one, though for the long run a higher wattage could come handy for a bigger GPU.
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February 9, 2014 9:03:23 PM

TY both, I decided to go with the Antec PSU for the long term and in case I ever need to upgrade any parts in the future.
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February 9, 2014 9:04:25 PM

Since you didn't know what a molex connector was, I will go with the idea you have a prebuilt system and could likely would require a proprietary psu.

What is the exact brand/model of your pc?
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February 19, 2014 6:45:04 PM

englandr753 said:
Since you didn't know what a molex connector was, I will go with the idea you have a prebuilt system and could likely would require a proprietary psu.

What is the exact brand/model of your pc?


ASUS CM6370
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