Need help with choosing a psu

pro4tlzz · Jun 15, 2018

I play bf4 right now but my fps is low. I want more fps so I can ply 1080p at ultra.
Here are my specs;
i5 7400
GT 730 2GB overclocked in msi afterburner

8GB Ram

Uatx 180w psu
https://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c05402715

I want to get one of the gtx 1050 ti but I am not sure which one to get there are many models on amazon to choose from, I also need to find out if the an atx psu can fit in my pc and what is the smallest watt size psu I can get. Thank you.

Here are some pics of my pc

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Hellfire13 · Jun 15, 2018

Pics are not visible, but if you have a SFF case you can get a low profile card. Most of the cards perform around the same range so you can pick any.
A minimum 350w PSU is required, but most of the units below 450w are garbage. So pick anything decent around 450w or thereabout. Corsair CX/CXM Seasonic S12II/M12II are cheap and reliable. If you need SFF, then it will be a bit expensive. Corsair SFF series are good for small form factor.

pro4tlzz · Jun 15, 2018

Hellfire13 :

I fixed the link https://imgur.com/a/NMQF5Ki , my pc is not sff. I had sff pc before, that's why I bought a low profile card but this new pc is much bigger. I think 450w would be enough, tomorrow I will measure the dimensions of the power supply and reply back

Hellfire13 · Jun 15, 2018

If its not a SFF machine, it should have a standard ATX PSU. Some cheap and reliable options are listed above. If you want better quality, you can take a look at this tier list... https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

pro4tlzz · Jun 15, 2018

Hellfire13 :

is the low profile card as powerful as the full height card?

Hellfire13 · Jun 15, 2018

Yes, its around the same range, except maybe a few FPS here or there. But if you dont have a SFF machine, you can go for a mini or a standard card for better thermals.

pro4tlzz · Jun 16, 2018

Hellfire13 :

here Is the size of my psu
height 90mm
length 134mm
width 140mm - 150mm

I also took a photo of the graphics card and the pin connectors, is

this configuration normal?

im having trouble finding a good size psu because the length is smaller than most (140mm)

Hellfire13 · Jun 16, 2018

If it is small, Corsair SFF Series is good quality.

pro4tlzz · Jun 16, 2018

Hellfire13 :

how do I know if the cables will fit to my components on the Motherboard?

Hellfire13 · Jun 16, 2018

The cables are standard for case forms in general. Check out some youtube guides and you will get the idea.
If your are talking about cable length, there are after market kits for adjustments in case you need.
You can also use something like this... https://vetco.net/products/4-pin-molex-power-supply-y-splitter-cable

pro4tlzz · Jun 17, 2018

Hellfire13 :

Will I have to use an sfx to atx bracket or sfx to microatx bracket?

madmatt30 · Jun 17, 2018

The dimensions you give are close enough to make me thinks it's a standard size atx psu.

Does the psu itself have a model number on it ? should be a printed label on there

pro4tlzz · Jun 17, 2018

madmatt30 :

no the psu is a custom one which hp purchased, its less longer than standard atx psus so I cant use a standard atx psu
the model number is DPS-180AB-17 A

Hellfire13 · Jun 17, 2018

pro4tlzz :

Could be a HP proprietary.

pro4tlzz · Jun 17, 2018

Hellfire13 :

yeah it is, it also has four screws on the back so it is a custom atx psu which was made slighty less longer, so if I get an sfx psu I would have to use a converter bracket right?

madmatt30 · Jun 17, 2018

That is an atx psu with standard 24 & 4 pin power connectors.

A standard 140mm length atx Psu will fit.

The issues you will face are

1. You'll need a sata power + data adapter for the slim optical drive.

2. You are massively limited on cards because of the placement of the usb2 front panel connector & the 24 pin add connector.

You don't need a low profile card but you do need the shortest & thinnest (hack of circuit board to bottom of fans) card you can find.

pro4tlzz · Jun 17, 2018

madmatt30 :

I already have a low profile card but I want to get a gtx 1050 ti, where do I get the wires from?

madmatt30 · Jun 17, 2018

Looked,into this a,little bit,more.

A standard add psu will fit.
The issue is to get the screw mounting to fit it has to be orientated with the fan to the case side meaing it has no airflow.

Yours not going,to like this,but imo the sensible option is to keep the existing psu & use a 1050 non ti in there.

That psu is a decent delta made unit & will handle it , a 1050ti is a little,too close,for,comfort.

Hellfire13 · Jun 17, 2018

If you get one of the "mini" or "low profile" versions, they dont need additional power connectors.

pro4tlzz · Jun 17, 2018

madmatt30 :

the fan for my current psu is at the back right next to the kettle plug

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