Question about power supply and graphic card

[jhosepgm]

Hello, my name jhosep, well i have a hp pavilion a4313w that i want to upgrade the graphics card and power supply. first of all my power supply is a ATX 250 -12z REV D7R IMPUT 100-127v-6a / 200-240v- 3A this power supply came with the cpu. i was thinking to put a MSI Video GeForce 210 1GB DDR3 PCI Express x16 2.0 DVI/HDMI Graphics Card but i dont know what power supply should i buy ? it this power supply would work Startech - ATX12V Power Supply 400W. thank you

 

[MaXimus421]

Yes, the 400w PSU you have chosen will work fine for that.

The 250w PSU that's in your PC now will run that card just fine as well, I think.

 

[geofelt]

The GeForce 210 does not require auxiliary 6 pin power. It does require a psu with 18a capability on the +12v rails. The label on your psu should have that information.
At 250w, I suspect it is too weak.

The Startech is a tier 5 unit(not recommended, replace asap) on this list:
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
I would look for something different.
The Corsair CX430 is a decent psu with 32a. It is only $24 after rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

 

[toyftw]

Hello, my name jhosep, well i have a hp pavilion a4313w that i want to upgrade the graphics card and power supply. first of all my power supply is a ATX 250 -12z REV D7R IMPUT 100-127v-6a / 200-240v- 3A this power supply came with the cpu. i was thinking to put a MSI Video GeForce 210 1GB DDR3 PCI Express x16 2.0 DVI/HDMI Graphics Card but i dont know what power supply should i buy ? it this power supply would work Startech - ATX12V Power Supply 400W. thank you

Hi - The GT 210 is a low power (and low performance) and I assume you
are purchasing it because it's what you can afford. It could probably run on the 250w
psu in the computer now. The gt 210 can run on less than 300w psu.

I can't find Startech in realhardtech's psu database, nor can I find a lab
review of it from a trusted site. I would recommend you avoid that brand.

Also, where are you located and what is your budget for a graphics card
and PSU. If you are going to upgrade, it would make sense to do a
little better than a gt 210 if you can afford to do so.

 

[Cons29]

invest on a good psu. get a 550w, a good one. and you'll be set. get a corsair or seasonic, dont get generics, even coolermaster is not that good

 

[Cons29]

i know you're just planning on getting a low end card, but a good psu wont hurt. and will prepare you for future upgrades

 

[jhosepgm]

Thanks everybody for the feedback @geofelt im going to get that power supply ( CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply ) this a 20amp right ? because the graphic card that im going to get is the EVGA - GeForce GT 610 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 Graphics Card ( http://www.bestbuy.com/site/EVGA+-+GeForce+GT+610+1GB+DDR3+PCI+Express+2.0+Graphics+Card/5716754.p?id=1218685702672&skuId=5716754&st=PCI Express 16 graphics cards&cp=1&lp=2#tab=specifications ) i use this computer for photoshop, ilustrator
and watch youtube videos.

 

[jhosepgm]

Hello thank you for the feddback guys, geofelt im going to get the power supply you postes ( CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply ) its ths computer 20amp ? also if i get that power supply the video card that im getting is this one from bestbuy EVGA - GeForce GT 610 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 Graphics Card ( http://www.bestbuy.com/site/EVGA+-+GeForce+GT+610+1GB+DDR3+PCI+Express+2.0+Graphics+Card/5716754.p?id=1218685702672&skuId=5716754&st=PCI Express 16 graphics cards&cp=1&lp=2#tab=specifications ) i only use this computer to do some designs in photoshop, illustrator and watch youtube videos.

 

[jhosepgm]

sorry i put computer lol its this ( CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply ) 20amps ?

 

[toyftw]

sorry i put computer lol its this ( CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply ) 20amps ?

Hi - it actually has 32amps on the +12v rail (your CPU & GPU draw from the 12v rail)

 

[toyftw]

sorry i put computer lol its this ( CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply ) 20amps ?

Hi - geofelt gave you a good rec, you can ignore the comment that
it is no better than a cheapo psu, there's always people to trash anything.
Altho it is a budget level psu, it is an upgrade(32 +12v amps vs 28) of Corsair's
now discntd cmpsu430cxv2, using the same oem - CWT, which had
good reviews from the top 2 psu review sites, jonnyguru & hardware secrets

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Corsair-CX430-V2-Power-Supply-Review/1284

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=239

 

[jhosepgm]

Thanks everybody again for the feedback !!! guess what guys !!! i brought a 520w power supply and a high graphics card, and my computer runs like a charm !! thank you everybody for helping me out !! NOW ITS TIME OF SOME PHOTOSHOP + INDESIGN TO FINISH MY MAGAZINE !!!

 

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