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I'm looking to upgrade the current power supply on my emachine t2792 (specs found here: http://www.shopping.com/xPF-E-Mach [...] 7GHz-T2792 )
To this great cheap little thing I found on newegg.com (found here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817709010 )
My question is whether or not they will have any compatibility issues, and also whether this will be enough to support the new graphics card i plan on adding (found here: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspag [...] 7029964768 )
I'd really appreciate a speedy answer, even if it is just a few words!
its cheap for a reason dont touch it
this is much better but try to see the difference between the one you chose an this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341020
is it not compatible?
it is compatible but poor qaulity extremely poor qaulity
I'm looking for something around $20 on newegg, do you have any suggestions?
an that best buy graphics card is a total rip off look here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814500121 the exact same features
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817339019
This one seems ok, and has high reviews, will the power cord from my old power supply fit into it?
this would run circles round a 8400gs http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127393
its not compatible
what you looking for is 3 things it must have a pci e connector over voltage protection an active pfc
Message edited by obsidian86 on 08-17-2009 at 11:11:36 PM
as far as the graphics card goes, i'm limited because the mobo only supports pci not pci-e.
and did you mean that the power cord was not compatible or that the power supply would not work with my computer
it wont work with te graphics card cuz of no pci connector
does it need a pci-e connector? because the motherboard only has pci slots
| dynamicchuck wrote : as far as the graphics card goes, i'm limited because the mobo only supports pci not pci-e.
|
To be extremely clear, what everyone is going to say on this forum is.
DO NOT BUY A CHEAP OFF BRAND PSU.
With that said, the brands you listed are very cheap for a reason. You honestly don't know if its going to explode or short something or take other things with it when it dies, which it most definitely will do.
try [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371005][/url] , which is roughly twice your price range, but it sure will last a lot longer and keep your components safer.
What obsidian said was you should look for the following 3 features: a six pin pci express connector, voltage protection, and active pfc.
The last power supply cord you have will almost surely work with your new one, but I don't really see a point since I'm not sure which power supply doesn't come with a cord?
this graphics card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814187041 will be cheaper then best buy
Message edited by obsidian86 on 08-17-2009 at 11:40:11 PM
an the saved cash for psu
You will be disappointed with that upgrade if you plan to play games on that thing. Anyway the 8400GS uses very little power. Even so I would recommend investing in a good PSU that you could use in your next build. You can still use the case after all and your old optical drives to lower the cost of building a new system when you eventually save up enough money.
Reply to megamanx00
As for the graphics card suggestion, i would, but i had a best buy gift card and already spent it on the 512mb version.
I really can't afford too much more than 20-30 dollars for a psu atm, so i'll post links to the ones with the best ratings on newegg, and i guess feedback about whether or not they will blow up my computer and also whether they are even compatible would be appreciated.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817339019
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817170010
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817182006
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817103915
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817103012
Message edited by dynamicchuck on 08-18-2009 at 12:19:03 AM
this seems okish http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817822005
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Message edited by obsidian86 on 08-18-2009 at 12:18:33 AM
Message edited by obsidian86 on 08-18-2009 at 12:18:33 AM
look at the link at the bottom of the page where it says customers also bought
I saw that one but turned away after seeing it only had 2 reviews total. Is diablotek a reputable company?
| megamanx00 wrote : You will be disappointed with that upgrade if you plan to play games on that thing. Anyway the 8400GS uses very little power. Even so I would recommend investing in a good PSU that you could use in your next build. You can still use the case after all and your old optical drives to lower the cost of building a new system when you eventually save up enough money. |
I just want to be able to play old games like warcraft III on medium-high settings and maybe starcraft II when it comes out at low-medium settings
its a new company but it ticks all the boxes
not too new since 03
| obsidian86 wrote : its a new company but it ticks all the boxes |
anythought on the other links and how they compare?
well they all lose out on the diablo cuz of the overload protection an pci connector
diablo your best bet
does it have that active pcf thing you mentioned before?
it has passive but its not a too bad since it does have
alright, i'm putting in the order now then. thanks to everyone who responded, especially obsidian86, you really went above and beyond man. I'll post back after I get the PSU and (attempt to) install it and let you know how it goes.
oh, i just looked, i don't think the main connector, which is a 24 pin, will work in my computer, which i believe is 20+4
sure anytime but time for me to get to bed its already 0:45 am here
this is 2nd option http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817339012 treat it more like a 350 watt
Message edited by obsidian86 on 08-18-2009 at 12:48:57 AM
the graphics card box said that it requires a minimum of 300 watts so i'm assuming this would work
just had a long sitdown with the parents, decided it was ok to invest in a quality power supply so when i build my own rig i can just bring it over, i'm looking particularly into this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139008
That's a top notch psu and you won't regret buying it.
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