I am considering a new case. Also a new power supply. So would the new power supply fry any of the stuff in my computer. The computer is a hp763n.
2006-09-28 14:32:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I would be buying a case with power supply included.
2006-09-28 14:40:52 · update #1
Power supplies are rated by their wattage. They all have the same voltage. Their purpose is to convert AC house current into DC current that the computers use. Each component that you put into your computer increases the amount of watts used. If your power supply does not supply enough watts then the low/underpowered situation can damage components or cause crashes. If you are upgrading you power supply to an increase in wattage then you shouldn't have any problem.
Your HP probably hand a 250W power supply increasing to a new 400 watt (for example) power supply wouldn't burn out your motherboard it would provide more power to draw if you add a gutsier video card or additional hard drives or cd burners...
Have fun... ps I think your system uses the FIC VC37 board with requires an ATX power supply..
2006-09-28 15:29:42 · answer #1 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it wud not unless u buy a power supply with the wrong specs. Make sure the Power supply is of d same voltage etc as the old one. Too high or to low can blow the motherboard. Make sure u connect the power cord correctly from the power source to the motherboard. Altho the cord is keyed meaning is only one way too hook up, plugging it wrong will blow the motherboard also. Computer technicians use the colours of the cord as guidance since all power supply cords MUST be in one standard set of colours. Write down the colours from left to right. Laterz.
2006-09-28 14:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by The Honourable 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the power supply and what your running? I read something recently about power supplies stating the cheaper they are the faster they tend to burn out. I had one go out about six months ago and ignored the warnings (computer restarts for no reason) and it ended up frying my motherboard.
When in doubt one of the safest but not always accurate ways to test a power supply is to go with name brands. Search google for good name brand power supplies. And also check the weight generally as a rule of thumb the more a power supply weights the better hardwire it has inside making it work better, less likely of burning out.
2006-09-28 14:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it will not, it is the same type of power supply. Just make sure that your power supply is on the correct voltage setting for your area. Email me at Compbuilder1@gmail.com.
2006-09-28 14:38:18 · answer #4 · answered by Nick C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When come to buying a new power supply, ALWAY and I mean ALWAY as a computer technician telling a non-computer person. Please look at the +12v and never the watts. Refer to your motherboard manual for the minumum +12v requirement.
2006-09-28 14:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it shorted out? or if it wasnt a big enough supply
2006-09-28 14:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it will not if you put in the right 1 best thing to do is get someone who knows what type to put in
2006-09-28 14:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why not anything is possible..
2006-09-28 14:35:10 · answer #8 · answered by WHY2KONE WS6 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋