Got ACER XC-605 case.Want to upgrade psu but not sure if ATX will fit

zaphyro · Aug 22, 2015

My pc is this model and case. Im happy with the chip and all but want to attach a Nividia gtx 750 ti to it. Only issue is that my psu is 240 and wont support it.i got another psu in mind which i linked at the end of the post and would also like to know if it would be able to run properly with a GTX 750 ti.

Another thing im worried about is that my case will not be able to use a standard ATX power supply. I linked the dimensions in the video below too.
My specs are:-
Proccesor-intel i5-4440
Graphics-integrated HD-4600(upgrading to gtx 750 ti)
Dimensions of case- 47.6 x 33.8 x 17.2 cm
RAM- 8gb DDR3 SDRAM

The Computer- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-i5-4440-Integrated-Graphics-Windows/dp/B00L3EMSZ2

Also the psus im considering-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-VS550-Plus-Power-Supply/dp/B00TE4XSMA/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1440269538&sr=1-6&keywords=psu

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Bronze-Power-Supply/dp/B009RMP14M/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1440269538&sr=1-3&keywords=psu

which one is better. Thanks for the help!

clutchc · Aug 22, 2015

No, Those won't fit. Your case is a slimline if it looks like this on the backside: http://dstatic.computeruniverse.net/images/1000/9055280754EFB80B24D1445CA96CEC53.jpg
Your PC uses a proprietary design of a TFX PSU. You are pretty much out of luck.

zaphyro · Aug 22, 2015

http://prntscr.com/87poud

the outside of the case. Is there no way to increase the watts of the PSU then?

clutchc · Aug 22, 2015

zaphyro :

Here is the best of TFX PSUs. Ones that will support a GTX 750 Ti. I doubt you'll find one with the mounting bolt pattern of your Acer. They all have the std. TFX bolt pattern, and slightly different dimensions. But you can check the measurements and see if they fit anyway, even if you can't get the mounting holes to line up.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007657%2050001697%20600014004

I used SS-300TGW in a recent slimline build with this low profile GTX 750 Ti: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125680&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814125680&gclid=CL7mnZXGvccCFYQ-aQodPZMI8Q&gclsrc=aw.ds

But you may have another issue. Since the case only has 2 expansion slots, it will depend on where the PCIe x16 slot is located and which way it faces. You may be limited to a single slot card. There are no GTX 750 Ti single slot cards.

zaphyro · Aug 22, 2015

What i think i might be able to do,correct me if i am wrong, is to get a new case, take the components and put them in it, get a new standard psu and then get the graphics card.
my budgets $200 so i should be able to get a decent psu for $50, a nice motherboard for $40 and the chip for $100. is that possible or am i not even able to change the case?

clutchc · Aug 24, 2015

zaphyro :

Yes, there's always that option. But you shouldn't have to buy a new board and CPU.

zaphyro · Aug 24, 2015

Dont think i have much choice though.zhould have thought ahead when i brought the pc :/ .thanks for the help clutch now all i neec to find out is if ghe motherboard is an oem of acer...

zaphyro · Aug 27, 2015

actaully. Sorry bout that, didnt mean to buy a new motherboard, meant the psu
can i fit the my old motherboard into a new case was my question?

clutchc · Aug 27, 2015

zaphyro :

That depends. What board did Acer use? If it isn't a proprietary design and holds to the ATX/mATX/ITX std. it should swap over fine.
If they went and use some proprietary abomination, it might be tricky.

zaphyro · Aug 27, 2015

how do i find that out. o.o

clutchc · Aug 28, 2015

zaphyro :

Post a picture of it, and/or look at the board and tell me the name/model printed on it. Should be around the middle of the board somewhere, if they bothered to print it..

clutchc · Aug 28, 2015

zaphyro :

Post a picture of it, and/or look at the board and tell me the name/model printed on it. Should be around the middle of the board somewhere, if they bothered to print it..

zaphyro · Aug 28, 2015

ok.ill do that tommorow as soon as i can!

zaphyro · Aug 29, 2015

http://prntscr.com/8aa5dm
http://prntscr.com/8aa5uj
http://prntscr.com/8aa601

clutchc · Aug 29, 2015

zaphyro :

I was hoping to get a full shot of the whole board so I could verify it is a std. mATX board. But from the screw pattern and the fact that part of it extends under the optical drive out of sight, it looks to be a std. mATX. Should swap over fine.

Chayan4400 · Aug 29, 2015

clutchc :

I did a bit of searching - Here is a low resolution photo of what is most likely his motherboard:

54f9a41e36d3517c9f26afd86ed0cb73.image.667x500.jpg

Model Number - AC82912

clutchc · Aug 29, 2015

If the above pic is like the OP's board, it will swap over easy. But the pics he posted show a different board. His has wifi for one thing...
So I don't think that is his exact board. But probably enough to confirm his board is a std. mATX.

Chayan4400 · Aug 29, 2015

clutchc :

Look closely; the wifi adapter is above the PCI-E x1 slot. In my pic, the mini PCI-E slot is above that as well. Also, after looking closely the capacitor placements also match up, the PCI-E slot and PCB colors don't matter as OEM manufacturers often change them according to the supply.

clutchc · Aug 29, 2015

OK. I see it now. Good point.

zaphyro · Aug 29, 2015

OK.thanks for clarifying guys. So i get a new case, assemble everything in it, attach a new PSU and the graphics card and it should work?

clutchc · Aug 29, 2015

zaphyro :

If you do your part, and don't damage anything in the process of removing the drives and motherboard & IO shield... and reassembling in the new case, yes. Be sure to be careful for static discharge (ESD). Touch bare metal often while working with the parts to discharge yourself. Or better yet, wear a wrist strap.

zaphyro · Aug 29, 2015

yikes.i dont even know whats an io shield :/. This will be tougher then i thought...
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-your-own-pc,2601.html
was gonna use this to help.

clutchc · Aug 29, 2015

That's fine. The IO shield is that sliver-looking plate that the input/output ports pass thru at the back of the computer. Where you plug in the monitor, USB stuff, etc. That rectangular plate pops out and installs in the new case. They come with the motherboard so they match up with the pattern of the rear ports.

zaphyro · Aug 29, 2015

OK. i dont think it will be too difficult as i dont have to install a cpu,ram or anything,just move it over since it was already done by the company.Any other tips you got for me because i dont think anythings left.Thanks for all the help clutchc and chayan1400^^

clutchc · Aug 29, 2015

Nothing that comes to mind. Check back when you have decided on a case.

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