Power supply for M2N78-LA

[Nerp]

Hello,
I have an HP P6404Y, and I would like to upgrade the graphics. The current power supply is too wussy (300 W). What is the correct PSU type for the Motherboard: M2N78-LA
HP/Compaq motherboard name: "Violet6-GL8E"

 

[Henry Chinaski]

What graphic card are you thinking about buying?

 

[Nerp]

My primary game is an older affair, not too heavy on graphics requirements. The development team is releasing a client update that sort of bumps up the required specs. Since I don't really need a whole lot, I started searching for something that was cheap and surpassed the min. requirements and came up with this:
GeForce GTS 250, I believe it is basically a 9800GT.
(I avoid ATI because they have known issues with the game that I am upgrading for.)

It requires at least 400 W PSU.

 

[Henry Chinaski]

300w is too low.

I would recommend you to go for the following PSUs:

CORSAIR CX400 (by Seasonic):

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/750
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Corsair_CX400W

CORSAIR VX450 (by Seasonic):

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/540
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=64
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=438
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article751-page1.html
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/Corsair%20VX450W/
http://hardocp.com/article/2007/08/14/corsair_vx450w_power_supply/1
http://www.anandtech.com/show/2371/5

SEASONIC S12II 430W:

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/power_supply/seasonic_s12ii_ss-430gb_430w_atx_psu/1

OCZ StealthXStream 400W (by CWT):

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/794

 

[Nerp]

Thanks a lot!

My concern is that I will buy a PSU that won't meet the requirements of the motherboard. When I check the HP specifications page for the motherboard this is what I think might be relevant to the upgrade I am planning "One 24-pin ATX power connector. One 4-pin ATX power connector." and form factor "micro-ATX: 9.6 in X 9.6 in"

Do I just look for a PSU that says 24/4 pin ATX that meets the form factor?

This is really great, and I appreciate your help!

 

[Henry Chinaski]

A PSU with a 24pin conector and another 4pin conector is enough. The form factor of the mobo has nothing to do with the PSU.
All the PSUS, that I have recommend you, have those conectors. The PSUs have to be very old for not having them..

 

[Nerp]

Great! I can start searching immediately then. I really appreciate your explanation here. I was pretty paranoid about ordering a part and then finding that it wouldn't have the connections I need.

 

[Nerp]

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