I have a Sony VAIO RB38G and it has a 305w psu in it currently. They also have no power switch on the rear of the machine.
Does anyone know if there is a PSU that I can get that will actually fit this machine without cuttting or doing major modifications to the case?
I cant even seem to find a way to buy a new Sony PSU from Sony that is of a higher rating. That alone seems kind of silly dont you think?
My PC is still underwarranty so I am hesitant to start chopping if I can avoid it and I really do not want to buy a new case but so far that sounds like the best solution.
I ran the PSU estimator program and it said I needed about 383w for what I am already running... probably explains the artifacts in Battlefield when I first start and the need to sometimes reboot before I play certain games. Everything runs fine though other than that annoyance. However, even if I cut out 2 HDs, 2 sticks of RAM and 2-3 USB devices I can not get back down to 305w on that estimator. Plus what is the fun in removing items I use? I would like to move up to a 7600GT or higher video card - I have 6600gt now - but I am sure I cant do that now since I am already over the suggested amounts.
Any help is greatly appreciated. If there is anyway I can easily upgrade this power supply without irreversibly damaging the case or buying a new one I would appreciate the information.
Thanks!
Chris
Does anyone know if there is a PSU that I can get that will actually fit this machine without cuttting or doing major modifications to the case?
I cant even seem to find a way to buy a new Sony PSU from Sony that is of a higher rating. That alone seems kind of silly dont you think?
My PC is still underwarranty so I am hesitant to start chopping if I can avoid it and I really do not want to buy a new case but so far that sounds like the best solution.
I ran the PSU estimator program and it said I needed about 383w for what I am already running... probably explains the artifacts in Battlefield when I first start and the need to sometimes reboot before I play certain games. Everything runs fine though other than that annoyance. However, even if I cut out 2 HDs, 2 sticks of RAM and 2-3 USB devices I can not get back down to 305w on that estimator. Plus what is the fun in removing items I use? I would like to move up to a 7600GT or higher video card - I have 6600gt now - but I am sure I cant do that now since I am already over the suggested amounts.
Any help is greatly appreciated. If there is anyway I can easily upgrade this power supply without irreversibly damaging the case or buying a new one I would appreciate the information.
Thanks!
Chris