Upgrading PSU in a microATX case

[pmarathe25]

I have a home built system and i'm looking to upgrade the PSU to 450W (or more) PSU. The case is a microATX minitower (dimensions are 7"Wx16"Lx15"H)

The problem is that I don't know which type of power supply to buy for this type of case. All the power supplies I have looked at so far say ATX or ATX12 so I'm not sure that those will fit in my case. Is there a special type of power supply for microATX cases?

Can I even upgrade the PSU? or should I buy a new case altogether?

(BTW the new PSU is for a new graphics card I'm getting)

Thanks

 

[o1die]

I would remove the power supply from your case and inspect and measure it. Newegg has excellent diagrams with measurements; it won't be hard to compare and come up with a replacement. Or you can post a picture or the make and model number of your case.

 

[pmarathe25]

This is the case I have right now :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811121118

So which PSU's will be compatible with this case? Do all PSU's have standard dimensions?

 

[o1die]

Here's what I recommend: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

 

[pmarathe25]

But will any power supply fit in the case?

I'm buying this next week (as I am currently out of town) but thanks for showing me that PSU. I've been looking for deals all day and haven't even come close to what you found.

 

[pmarathe25]

Ok.....I'm going to get this PSU shipped to a friend. This will definitely fit in my case right?

Thanks

 

[o1die]

Yes. You may use any standard atx power supply you like. I always recommend the following brands: corsair, antec, ocz, seasonic, and enermax. Xfx also makes some good models.

 

[ppeay]

You should measure the size of the power supply in the case already to make sure that the new one will fit. Although some microATX cases have room for a regular ATX PS, most require you to get a microATX PS.

 

[batuchka]

That would be for slim mATX cases - for single GPU configs i would seriously consider the 80+ bronze + modular Seasonic M12II 520 $51 with promo code ^^
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&Tpk=m12ii%20520

 

[pmarathe25]

Best answer selected by pmarathe25.