Need help finding a power supply...

[hurricanedarby]

I have this Gateway system: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5541604&CatId=5140. 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!

 

[davcon]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151090

 

[hurricanedarby]

SeaSonic S12II 330W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151073&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

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?

 

[davcon]

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=N82E16817151090

 

[davcon]

SeaSonic S12II 330W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151073&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

That won't fit it's a slimline case.

 

[ko888]

^+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.

 

[hurricanedarby]

Davcon, I beleive it is a TFX. Also, thanks for the list dagiggle!

 

[hurricanedarby]

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?

 

[davcon]

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=N82E16817151090
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.htm
Seasonic is much higher quality then all the others.

 

[ko888]

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/Produ...eactivatedMark=False&Order=RATING&PageSize=20

 

[hurricanedarby]

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