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February 1, 2011 12:16:40 PM

I have this Gateway system: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite.... I need to upgrade the power supply so it can handle a better video card. I was hoping to go to at least 300w, anyone have any suggestions for one that would fit in a tower this size? Thanks!

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February 1, 2011 5:10:28 PM

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SeaSonic S12II 330W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


THanks Davcon and dagiggle. Two questions: What in the description tells you that this will work with my computer (so I can try to find some others), and is there anything bigger than 330w that would work?
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February 1, 2011 6:52:20 PM

hurricanedarby said:
THanks Davcon and dagiggle. Two questions: What in the description tells you that this will work with my computer (so I can try to find some others), and is there anything bigger than 330w that would work?

I recommend that you measure your current psu.
Positive the one i linked will work.
SeaSonic SS-300TFX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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February 1, 2011 7:07:00 PM

^+1. Slimline case will only handle proprietary or TFX form factor power supplies.

That case will only handle low profile graphics cards so take that into consideration.
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February 1, 2011 7:08:20 PM

Davcon, I beleive it is a TFX. Also, thanks for the list dagiggle!
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February 2, 2011 2:50:15 AM

Okay, all this help is awesome. So just to make sure I understand, I should search newegg for the brands that have been mentioned but make sure that I am looking for an OEM power supply, is that correct?
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February 2, 2011 3:02:50 AM

hurricanedarby said:
Okay, all this help is awesome. So just to make sure I understand, I should search newegg for the brands that have been mentioned but make sure that I am looking for an OEM power supply, is that correct?

Get the one that i linked on the very first reply!
I guarantee it fits.
SeaSonic SS-300TFX Bronze 300W TFX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Read the last post in this forum some guy bought the unit i recommended for his SX2800 and it fits.
http://forums.techarena.in/hardware-peripherals/1388454...
Seasonic is much higher quality then all the others.
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February 2, 2011 3:04:10 AM

hurricanedarby said:
Okay, all this help is awesome. So just to make sure I understand, I should search newegg for the brands that have been mentioned but make sure that I am looking for an OEM power supply, is that correct?

You're looking for a power supply unit that fits in a slimline case.

Since it is most likely a TFX12V form factor power supply unit that is what you should be looking for.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007657%20600014004&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Order=RATING&PageSize=20
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February 9, 2011 6:47:38 PM

Best answer selected by hurricanedarby.
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