Power Supply upgrade

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?)

Actually i meant a 6600 not a 6800.


"Gordon" <notnow@no.com> wrote in message
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>I have a Presario 6000 (6rpxe1) with a 220 watt psu. The fan is gone on my
>ti4200 graphics card and was considering upgrading it. I'd like to go with
>a second tier type card (6800 or x700) but have been told I'll need a
>better psu.
>
> Anyone know a psu that will fit and handle any proprietary needs for the
> mobo? Are their any modifications that I may need to perform? Thanks in
> advance.
>
> Gordon
>
>
>
>
>

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?)

Take a look at www.power-on,com. They have some replacement PSU that offer
higher wattages than the OEMs.

KC

"Gordon" <notnow@no.com> wrote in message
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> I have a Presario 6000 (6rpxe1) with a 220 watt psu. The fan is gone on my
> ti4200 graphics card and was considering upgrading it. I'd like to go with
a
> second tier type card (6800 or x700) but have been told I'll need a better
> psu.
>
> Anyone know a psu that will fit and handle any proprietary needs for the
> mobo? Are their any modifications that I may need to perform? Thanks in
> advance.
>
> Gordon
>
>
>
>
>

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?)

Was worth a shot, some Mfgs offer replacement PSUs that have a higher
wattage than the cheaper ones OEMs install. There are other sites out there
that may be of use, check the specs and pictures for a good fit at the
wattage you need.

KC

"Gordon" <notnow@no.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks. Good site. However the units aren't any more powerful than what's
> already in there.
>
> Gordon
>
> "Kevin Childers" <wildthing123@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:xD1pe.15746$QX1.14407@fe06.lga...
> > Take a look at www.power-on,com. They have some replacement PSU that
> > offer
> > higher wattages than the OEMs.
> >
> > KC
> >
> > "Gordon" <notnow@no.com> wrote in message
> > news:0lCoe.21213$IX4.20907@twister.nyc.rr.com...
> >> I have a Presario 6000 (6rpxe1) with a 220 watt psu. The fan is gone on
> >> my
> >> ti4200 graphics card and was considering upgrading it. I'd like to go
> >> with
> > a second tier type card (6800 or x700) but have been told I'll need a
> > better psu.
> >>
> >> Anyone know a psu that will fit and handle any proprietary needs for
the
> >> mobo? Are their any modifications that I may need to perform? Thanks in
> >> advance.
> >>
> >> Gordon
>
>