What 300W PSU is compatible with my system?

PoopyJoe · Oct 12, 2015

Hi all, I currently own a Dell Inspiron 660s and I'm looking into upgrading it. I bought a micro atx case, and now I need to buy a 300W PSU, any suggestions? I'm really noobish at these things.

I need: a 24 ATX Connector, 4Pin 12 Volt connector and atleast 2 Sata ports.

R4lNM4N · Oct 12, 2015

What else is in that system? Are you sure 300w is enough?

Rogue Leader · Oct 12, 2015

Any ATX Power supply that will fit in the new case you bought will work, however what are your goals, do you plan on adding any hardware (like a GPU) or you just want to have it in a different case?

geofelt · Oct 12, 2015

For the most part, a 400-500w quality psu costs no more than a 300w unit.
Your psu needs are gated by the graphics card you will use.
Here is a chart:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

Of more importance is the psu quality.
Here is a https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx?Redirected=truelist:

Seasonic, antec, xfx are good for starters.

PoopyJoe · Oct 12, 2015

Question, is this compatible? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA25V2HT8360

rvilkman · Oct 12, 2015

Well you can and should get a higher wattage PSU in case you actually want a higher end graphics card in it in the future. That being said there is most likely no reason to go overboard.

The budget option is to go with: EVGA 500B at about $35 it's a great 500W psu with 80+ bronze rating

If you want to go fully modular with a better rating then i would recommend: EVGA Supernova GS 550W $59.99 after MIR and 80+ gold rating it's about the best you can get for fully modular at that pricepoint.

The 'high' end option i would recommend is: Seasonic G 550 at 78.99 this semi modular PSU is reviewed well and is 80 gold rated. ( review)

R4lNM4N · Oct 12, 2015

I found your system specs here...http://www.cnet.com/products/dell-inspiron-660s-pentium-g630-2-7-ghz-4-gb-500-gb/specs/

I used this PSU calculator here...http://www.cnet.com/products/dell-inspiron-660s-pentium-g630-2-7-ghz-4-gb-500-gb/specs/

It's recommended to have a couple hundred watts more than the recommended wattage to supply power to your other components. I would go with 400W although this seems like a pretty basic home use (Internet and email) machine and you could get away with less.

Here's the PSU tier list on Tom's ...http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

If you don't plan on upgrading anything such as adding a video card to the system, any ATX PSU 300+W will fit and power the current components. And for a basic home/small office use computer, you could get away with a less expensive, lower tier part

Rogue Leader · Oct 12, 2015

PoopyJoe :

Compatible, yes, but what do you want to do with this system? Are you just putting the old board in a new case and running it as is, or do you plan to add a GPU to it?

PoopyJoe · Oct 12, 2015

I want to add a GPU on it. Nothing too strong.

Rogue Leader · Oct 12, 2015

PoopyJoe :

Then don't buy that one you posted.

This is what you want:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&cm_re=xfx_ts_550-_-17-207-013-_-Product

The best deal out there in that range.

PoopyJoe · Oct 12, 2015

Any suggestions? I don't know which one to get. 400W is fine.

Rogue Leader · Oct 12, 2015

PoopyJoe :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&cm_re=xfx_ts_550-_-17-207-013-_-Product

400w is too small for most GPU's, you want a 500 or so, this is the best deal in that range.

PoopyJoe · Oct 12, 2015

Wont that be an overkill? I don't really want a super powerful psu, I'm not looking into getting a titan x or something.

heh.

Rogue Leader · Oct 12, 2015

PoopyJoe :

Not nearly at all. First off a quality 400w psu will end up costing around the same price, and secondly, you only use the power you need so its not like the extra 150w is costing you performance, or electricity. With a good GPU you will need around 400 or so watts total, maybe a bit more. But you don't want to max out your PSU, eventually it will wear and cause you problems, so you always need some headroom. A Titan X needs far more than 550 w

R4lNM4N · Oct 12, 2015

PoopyJoe :

My suggestion...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&cm_re=S12-II_Seasonic-_-17-151-074-_-Product

Right from the tier 3 list, 80+ bronze rating for efficiently providing your current components and a potential video card with clean power. 5200W for a little overhead and amazing reviews on newegg for $55 bucks - can't go wrong

PoopyJoe · Oct 12, 2015

Ehh, despite what you said, I'll be grabbing this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA25V2MR0768

Thanks anywho.

I can't get the one above me because it doesn't have a 4 pin connector.

R4lNM4N · Oct 12, 2015

PoopyJoe :

Good choice if you don't plan on adding a graphics card

Rogue Leader · Oct 12, 2015

PoopyJoe :

I think I can speak for the group and say that we implore you not to get that, its a piece of junk.

You asked for help, we are giving you help, the collective knowledge of those who have posted here should be enough to convince you that you should be buying something better quality.

All the ones we posted have 4 pin CPU connectors, they have 2 in case you need 8 pins. If you don't want to get the one I recommended, at least you should consider Rainman's suggestion. There is a massive difference in quality. If you add any decent GPU to this one you're going to kill it.

PoopyJoe · Oct 12, 2015

I can't get the newegg one even if I wanted too, there are no 4 pin connectors.

EDIT: Wait, it has a 4pin connector? Guess who's buying that, thanks guys.

Rogue Leader · Oct 12, 2015

PoopyJoe :

Yes they all have 4 pin connectors, its an 8 pin split in 2 in case you only need 4. Some motherboard need 8.

Glad you changed your mind.

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