Tom's Hardware > Forum > CPU & Components > Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods > What to do with extra fan!?!? POWER SUPPLY QUESTION

What to do with extra fan!?!? POWER SUPPLY QUESTION

Forum CPU & Components : Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods - What to do with extra fan!?!? POWER SUPPLY QUESTION

Tom's Hardware: Over 1.4 million members in 6 different countries available to answer all your high-tech questions. Sign up now! Its free!
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
RMThompson   03-17-2006 at 04:20:38 PM

Ok - So If you've visisted the Graphics Card Forum in the last week, youll know that I am upgrading my graphics card to a X800GTO AGP card...

They reccomend at least a 300Watt Power Supply, and SINCE my crappy COMPAQ only has a crappy standard 250watt POwersupply I am planning on buying this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817182008


HOWEVER. I notice it has an extra fan... My problem is, my computer case is almost FLUSH and I don't understand where that extra fan is going to be pointing...

(this is NOT exact, but you can get an idea how my computer looks here: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc [...] e=bph07166 ----- My computer case is more flush at the top)

If the fan points UP, then it will be pointing to the top of the case, where there is MAYBE a half an inch.

If it points DOWN, there is literally NO ROOM and the fan would be FLUSH with the metal sleeving!

____________________________
|________
| power |
|supply_|_____________________<--- front of computer


So, I dont know what to do? Can I use this power supply? It seems good for the money....

CAN ANYONE HELP? OR RECCOMEND A POWER SUPPLY FOR MY COMPUTER AROUND THE SAME PRICE ON NEWEGG!?!?!?!?

Computer Specs:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc [...] =c00428254

Ive added a SoundBlaster AUDIGY, Geforce FX 5200, and upgraded up to 1.25 gigs of RAM...

Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
blaumer   03-17-2006 at 05:23:43 PM
- 0 +

Looking at the PS and the case layout that you show, the fan should point towards the CPU. That is the pretty typical orientation. as long as there isn't a metal plate that extends from the back to the front seperating the PSU area from the rest of the system, you should be fine.

Reply to blaumer
RMThompson   03-17-2006 at 05:36:57 PM
- 0 +

Quote :

Looking at the PS and the case layout that you show, the fan should point towards the CPU. That is the pretty typical orientation. as long as there isn't a metal plate that extends from the back to the front seperating the PSU area from the rest of the system, you should be fine.



That's EXACTLY the problem... there is a metal plate that seperates from the back to midway in the case, and that's where the fan would point!!!!!!!

Reply to RMThompson
blaumer   03-17-2006 at 05:50:34 PM
- 0 +

Dremmel is your friend then... Most psu's over a certain wattage will have that problem. I'll look around to see if I can find anything that would work.

<Edit>
This is a tough one. The ones that either have 1 fan, or 2 but not blowing like that one tend to be more expensive. Me. I'd just dremmel that plate out of the way. if you spend $50-60 you can find an antec or something that would fit the bill beter. Sorry I cant help more...

Reply to blaumer
alth0r   03-17-2006 at 06:44:29 PM
- 0 +

You can try this one : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817153023

I recently built a budget system for my younger brother and used this as the power supply. The fans are on the front and back of the PSU, so you dont have the problem with it pointing down. I've personally used thermaltake power supplies in the past, and have always been pretty impressed with the preformance.

Reply to alth0r
blaumer   03-17-2006 at 06:48:20 PM
- 0 +

Is that a 20+4 plug (meaning that the extra 4 pins can detach if you don't need them)? Hard to tell from the pic.

<Edit>
Nevermind, I saw another pic of just that connector.

Reply to blaumer
alth0r   03-17-2006 at 06:58:59 PM
- 0 +

Yeah, the pics suck on newegg for that one, it has the 20+4 connector.

Reply to alth0r
RMThompson   03-17-2006 at 07:07:28 PM
- 0 +

Quote :

You can try this one : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817153023

I recently built a budget system for my younger brother and used this as the power supply. The fans are on the front and back of the PSU, so you dont have the problem with it pointing down. I've personally used thermaltake power supplies in the past, and have always been pretty impressed with the preformance.




That looks great... but NOW... I look on my computers website, and it says FORM - MICRO-ATX>.. SO I guess I need a MICRO ATX power supply??@!?!??

MY GOD THIS IS TOO CONFUSING!

I called COMPAQ, just now, and they were like "any powersupply"... I was like, what does that mean.. and the woman said.. "ANY POWER SUPPLY"...........

Reply to RMThompson
xbcrguy182x   03-17-2006 at 07:13:17 PM
- 0 +

Like i said in the other topic, any PSU with the letters A-T-X in it...lol

Reply to xbcrguy182x
RMThompson   03-17-2006 at 07:23:03 PM
- 0 +

Quote :

Like i said in the other topic, any PSU with the letters A-T-X in it...lol



Ok, then xbcrguy182x, can you, or someone else, reccomend something in the 30 - 40 dollar price range.

I am trying to get a POWER SUPPLY and a nice video card, like an x800GTO or a Geforce 6800GS .. .

Any suggestions on the power supply? I would like to buy from newegg, or maybe tigerdirect.

Reply to RMThompson
blaumer   03-17-2006 at 07:29:24 PM
- 0 +

Go with the psu alth0r recommended. It will work fine. It even has the 6 pin connector if the card you choose uses it. xbcrguy182x is being a dink. If he actually read the entire thread, he would have realized that not any psu will work.

Reply to blaumer
alth0r   03-17-2006 at 07:30:20 PM
- 0 +

I borrowed the following from Directron.

Link to the original : http://www.directron.com/psu.html

Physical Dimensions

Besides the specs and form factors, the physical dimensions are also important factors in selecting a compatible power supply. Here is an outline of the physical dimensions of most standard power supplies:

# ATX: 6x3.5x5.5", HxWxD. Most common. Uses 4 mounting screws.
# Mini-ATX: 5x3.5x5", HxWxD. Rare size. Uses 4 mounting screws. Can be used in a regular ATX case, but often not the other way around.
# MicroATX: 5x3x4", HxWxD. Use 3 mounting screws. Not interchangeable with ATX or miniATX.
# Flex ATX: Even smaller than Micro ATX. Various sizes according to case specs; often not interchangeable.

Use the data above to determine if a particular power supply would fit your case.

I am not familiar with the MicroATX formfactor at all, I'm assuming that the motherboard should fit in another case, so that might be an option for you as well. Antec and thermaltake both make decent quality cases for under $100, some of which come with power supplies.

Reply to alth0r
xbcrguy182x   03-17-2006 at 07:30:59 PM
- 0 +

Quote :

Go with the psu alth0r recommended. It will work fine. It even has the 6 pin connector if the card you choose uses it. xbcrguy182x is being a dink. If he actually read the entire thread, he would have realized that not any psu will work.



Sorry, I forgot how to read...lol

Reply to xbcrguy182x
xbcrguy182x   03-17-2006 at 07:32:34 PM
- 0 +

Actually, I thought he was getting a new case because of his other topic.

Reply to xbcrguy182x
blaumer   03-17-2006 at 07:43:26 PM
- 0 +

Sorry, I overreacted. I keep seeing people respond with smarta$$ responses like they think everyone should know everything about setting up pc hardware. I thought you had done the same until after I posted and I saw you followed up with a post with information that helped.

Reply to blaumer
xbcrguy182x   03-17-2006 at 07:51:54 PM
- 0 +

Dont worry about it, It happens..

Reply to xbcrguy182x
RMThompson   03-17-2006 at 08:00:34 PM
- 0 +

Quote :

I borrowed the following from Directron.

Link to the original : http://www.directron.com/psu.html

Physical Dimensions

Besides the specs and form factors, the physical dimensions are also important factors in selecting a compatible power supply. Here is an outline of the physical dimensions of most standard power supplies:

# ATX: 6x3.5x5.5", HxWxD. Most common. Uses 4 mounting screws.
# Mini-ATX: 5x3.5x5", HxWxD. Rare size. Uses 4 mounting screws. Can be used in a regular ATX case, but often not the other way around.
# MicroATX: 5x3x4", HxWxD. Use 3 mounting screws. Not interchangeable with ATX or miniATX.
# Flex ATX: Even smaller than Micro ATX. Various sizes according to case specs; often not interchangeable.

Use the data above to determine if a particular power supply would fit your case.

I am not familiar with the MicroATX formfactor at all, I'm assuming that the motherboard should fit in another case, so that might be an option for you as well. Antec and thermaltake both make decent quality cases for under $100, some of which come with power supplies.




This was MOST helpful...

I think I am going to go with this:


1 SAPPHIRE 100131L Radeon X800GTO 256MB GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video


1 Thermaltake TR2 W0070 ATX 430W Power Supply - Retail



1 POWERCOLOR Heat Buster HB-SC70 PCI Cooling Fan - Retail


Remove Save Move To Wish List $16.00 $16.00

Subtotal: $224.99
Shipping
Zip Code: 33771 Promo Code:
Total: $232.74

IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION

Reply to RMThompson
nukemaster   03-17-2006 at 08:14:52 PM
- 0 +

i think This will fit the bill :)

more then enough power for you and quiet too

Reply to nukemaster
Rugger   03-17-2006 at 09:01:56 PM
- 0 +

I had that Sapphire GPU. It was fast and stable, but loud. I highly recommend the HiS X800GOT IceQII. Fast, stable, OCs well and quiet. Not to mention that it is less expensive than the Sapphire Fireblade edition right now after the rebate.

Reply to Rugger
RMThompson   03-17-2006 at 09:12:28 PM
- 0 +

Quote :

I had that Sapphire GPU. It was fast and stable, but loud. I highly recommend the HiS X800GOT IceQII. Fast, stable, OCs well and quiet. Not to mention that it is less expensive than the Sapphire Fireblade edition right now after the rebate.



Umm.. yeah I WISH! lol

I only have an AGP slot to work with!

Reply to RMThompson
RMThompson   03-23-2006 at 11:09:43 PM
- 0 +

Quote :

You can try this one : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817153023

I recently built a budget system for my younger brother and used this as the power supply. The fans are on the front and back of the PSU, so you dont have the problem with it pointing down. I've personally used thermaltake power supplies in the past, and have always been pretty impressed with the preformance.



alth0r - thanks a TON for this suggestion. This powersupply has about a gajillion connectors, and it uses those mesh like black cloths OVER the cables to make them smaller and allow more airflow. The fan is QUIET as can be, and everything powered up perfecto!

Reply to RMThompson
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Hardware > Forum > CPU & Components > Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods > What to do with extra fan!?!? POWER SUPPLY QUESTION
Go to:

There are 1094 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.471 seconds
Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Sponsored links
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Related Topics
See all relatives topics
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them