Help picking a new PSU

Noioiy · Nov 16, 2015

Hello community!

I've run into a problem and though I would ask here for guidance.

I got a Lenovo ideacentre K220 on 2007

Later on I installed a Geforce 210 for some lite gaming.

Recently the PSU died and I've been thinking about making a new custom build gaming rig for some time. But I can't afford to make one right now so I just want to replace my PSU with something that I can still use when I upgrade later on.

The PSU I had this whole time came along the pre built computer. I'll type in the details below.

Model: DPS-280FB G (max 280 W)
+12V : 18A
-12V : 0.3A
+3.3V : 16.7A
+5V : 16A
+5VSB : 2.5A

The PSU I have in mind is Corsair CX500 or CX500M. I also considered getting the VS550 but I read that CX has better component than the VS series.

Here's the details http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m

So my question is, will the new PSU harm my current mobo? I'm not very good with these things but I think the corsair PSU has more amps. Will that harm my mobo?

I can't start my PC so if you guys want to know any other specifics I'll need to look inside the case :x

PrivilegeYT · Nov 16, 2015

If you could provodie me with either a picture of the motherboard or just the model of it so I can tell you if your motherboard will supoprt this PSU. I will try top find you the best solution and considering that the Geforce 210 is not a demanding card at all I'm pretty sure I can find you a cheap solution.

Noioiy · Nov 16, 2015

After pulling out the bill of this thing I found out that it's a Lenovo K220 Ideacentre (5358/3FQ)

And here are the specs I could pull from the internet after looking it up.

Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor E7400,
2GB,
500GB 7200RPM S-ATA HDD,
no diskette drive,
PCI/PCIe Tower (4x4),
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500,
16x Max DVD-RW,
10/100 Ethernet,
DOS License

There mobo has Lenovo written on it. No serial/model numbers whatsoever.

PrivilegeYT · Nov 16, 2015

I would actually support that you get that Corsair PSU because not only is it enough to power all of your equipment efficiently but you could also have enough power just in case you plan on buying a more powerful GPU

PrivilegeYT · Nov 16, 2015

So yes the http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m would work perfectly

ko888 · Nov 16, 2015

... but I read that CX has better component than the VS series. ...

Where did you read that?

The use of CapXon capacitors in both the CX and VS series models says that isn't true.

The CX is rated for operating temperatures up to 30°C whereas the VS is rated for up to 40°C. If you live in a hot climate without room air condioning then you should consider the VS over the CX.

Noioiy · Nov 16, 2015

The best solution in this thread http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1898348/corsair-series.html made me feel like CX is better than VS. The only reason I said that.

The climate here stays warm-hot for most of the time and I don't have air conditioning in the room.
So I think I will go for a VS550 as I plan to upgrade soon.

ko888 · Nov 16, 2015

Noioiy :

That "Best solution" just an opinion not based on facts or any detailed knowledge of both of those PSU platforms.

PrivilegeYT · Nov 17, 2015

ko888 :

Noioiy :

That "Best solution" just an opinion not based on facts or any detailed knowledge of both of those PSU platforms.

All these flavors and you choose to be salty bro

ko888 · Nov 17, 2015

PrivilegeYT :

ko888 :

All these flavors and you choose to be salty bro

You may be here to mislead, but I'm not.

PrivilegeYT · Nov 17, 2015

ko888 :

PrivilegeYT :

You may be here to mislead, but I'm not.

You're not helping anywhere on this thread so please be mature and leave.

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