Another Power Supply Question

[AcerNewb]

I have reviewed the FAQ and several posts but im still not sure what exact power supply I need to run my setup. Any help is much appreciated.

My computer http://www.dealoverflow.com/computers/acer-aspire-ast690-up926a-desktop-pc-w-19-x191wsd-lcd-390-circuit-city/

I have 2gigs of DDR2 dual channel ram

I just purchased (reason i need to upgrade i think)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318

my current power supply
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A1311578&cs=19&c=us&l=en&dgc=SS&cid=27530&lid=627063

Now is there anyway my current power supply will power everything? If not what are your suggestions that are not overkill and are fairly priced.

Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[williamleja]

I frankly would not trust the power supply in your current rig, however I have been wrong in the past. Look at the label on the PSU and let us know the wattage, the amperage on the rails, and, if possible, the brand.

That said here are some recommendations for your situation if the PSU is not enough. Frankly I doubt you'll need any killer wattage so here you go.

Non-modular:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

Modular/only use the cables you need:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817812004

Good luck,

William

Oh and one final piece of advice: Never skimp on a power supply. A bad PSU is capable of DESTROYING all the hardware attached to it. All of my suggestions are fairly priced, should last a while, and not fry your stuff.

 

[AcerNewb]

thanks a ton, yea right now im running an 8500GT Im not going to put the 8800gt in without a sufficient power supply.

So with the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139003 I will have to use 2 of the +12v power connectors and convert it to 1 6 pin which will make the total amps 33 ( minimum of 26 required for the vid card). Is this correct?

 

[williamleja]

I am sorry but the link to the PSU you like is not working. Make sure you got the whole link.

In any event: No the power supply will not have to use 2 12v connectors. You will simply plug in the 6-pin PCI-E power cord into the graphics card and you will be ready to rock.

Any luck finding out the wattage and the brand of your current power supply? Who knows; you might not even need to buy a one if Acer decided to include a good one in your build. I doubt it, but who knows.

 

[AcerNewb]

model # is BP350 made by Antec, i cant find the exact specs on the 12v rails.

 

[AcerNewb]

I was referring to the power supply that you posted, the 3rd Non-Mondular.

The one that i currently have installed is http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A1311578&cs=19&c=us&l=en&dgc=SS&cid=27530&lid=627063

 

[dirtmountain]

You'd be right below the recommended system requirements for the 8800GT using that power supply (400w with 22 amps) It would most likely be sufficient, but an option would be to upgrade to this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341012 for the budget PSU or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003
just remember to save your old PSU and replace it in your old system when you upgrade to a new system.

 

[AcerNewb]

Is this going to have enough connectors to plug in my MB, 2 HD and the video card?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139003

 

[AcerNewb]

I also have one of these lying around, do you think it would work?

http://www.itekcase.com/PowerSupplyLCB350ATX.pdf

From what I can tell if i hook up 2 of the 12v i should get 32Amps out of it and i only need 26. Is this correct?

 

[AcerNewb]

would i be ok with http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8763448&st=power+supply&lp=4&type=product&cp=1&id=1203815240854
?