Need a MICRO-ATX PSU!

[iBSOD]

I need to upgrade my 8600GT soon, prefeeably to something like a HD5770 or the nVidia equivalent.

My computer atm, only has a 300w PSU. Also, it is in a 'mATX' or 'Micro-ATX' case/mobo.

The PSU I have at the moment is a Liteon PS-5301.

Whall shall/can I upgrade to?

Thanks in advance!

 

[enzo matrix]

That is an ATX PSU.
You can upgrade to any PSU with 500W. Any more would be a waste.
Corsair, antec earthwatts and OCZ are all good PSUs that are reliable.

 

[iBSOD]

http://www.aristacomputers.com/OCZ-Stealth-Xtream-500W-PSU-ACTIVE-PFC-1x-PCI-E-68pin-2x-SATA-12cm-Fan-Retail.html?m1track=googlebase&utm_source=google&utm_medium=M1productexport&utm_campaign=google_base&source=googlebase - That looks good. Just does it look small for a mATX?

 

[enzo matrix]

http://www.aristacomputers.com/OCZ-Stealth-Xtream-500W-PSU-ACTIVE-PFC-1x-PCI-E-68pin-2x-SATA-12cm-Fan-Retail.html?m1track=googlebase&utm_source=google&utm_medium=M1productexport&utm_campaign=google_base&source=googlebase - That looks good. Just does it look small for a mATX?

OCZ makes good power supplies. I have a modxstream 600W myself. And no, it's not too small as it is standard atx and micro atx cases fit standard atx psus.

 

[shovenose]

ocz 550w fatal1ty would suffice too!

 

[geofelt]

What case do you have?

Can it take a standard atx psu?


If you have an available 5 1/2 drive bay, you could keep your psu and use an auxiliary psu like thei:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104054

 

[iBSOD]

My case: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Doc/images/c01736289.jpg

And that 5.25 PSU looks nice, but I need one that will work in the UK.

 

[iBSOD]

Bumping. Correct me if I am breaking a rule.

 

[shovenose]

Bumping

i do it to

 

[enzo matrix]

Bumping. Correct me if I am breaking a rule.

A bunch of us gave you an answer. If there is something else or a way you can be more specific such that we can help you better, please ask.

 

[iBSOD]

Oops, sorry Enzo.

I thought I edited my post before but I didn't :S

I was going to ask if the Thermaltake TR2 470W would be compatible with a HD5770?

 

[enzo matrix]

I was going to ask if the Thermaltake TR2 470W would be compatible with a HD5770?

Oh ok. It's not a matter of "compatibility" just a matter of enough power.
I don't trust the brand, but it should technically have enough power... if just barely.
Unfortunately, although their site tells us that they have 14A on a +12V rail and 15A on the second, they do not give us a total amperage or wattage rating for the +12V combined. And as I have come to learn, the total will vary by brand and is never as simple as (14+15)x12=
If you are on a budget, I would look at the OCZ modxstream 500W. They often have mail in rebates for reduced final cost.