I have a Gateway computer with an Intel D865GLC motherboard, Pentium 4 2.60 GHz processor, a 80gb PATA drive, 3 pci slots(2 out of three are filled or going to be filled up), 512mb of RAM, a floppy drive, and a dvd-rw drive. I am getting an ATI x1600pro graphics card, and a sound card and a gig of RAM. My motherboard has a 20-pin connection, and a 4-pin 12v connection. Also, I need instructions on how to install a power supply.
2006-12-22 14:05:31 · 4 answers · asked by MartayPartay101 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I also need to know what peripheral connections are, and if i would have to cut a hole into the top of the case to be able to use a 2-fan power supply...if it helps heres the link on newegg...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817713001
2006-12-23 11:36:57 · update #1
id say a 400w ATX power supply is an absolute minimum. 450-500w is about right, underpowering a system can and will cause serious damage to any system. as for installation, the PSU is mounted in the top left of the case in its own little cage or set of runners and after it is installed, connecting the power to the board is easy! there should be a square 4 pin and a long 20 pin lead coming out of the PSU, simply match these up with the sockets on the board and it is sorted.
the Floppy and DVD will need their own power supply as well and the matching connectors come out of the PSU. one of the many thin white 12volt connectors will work for the DVD drive and the smallest connector from the PSU will work for the floppy.
the Graphics card may also require a 12volt connector too, its instructions will inform you of this. that is it! all done! now u just have to mess about with the tiny connectors that connect the case to the board...consult your motherboard's instructions and you will be fine..good luck!
2006-12-22 14:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by darklordkain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a 350-400 watt power supply from Gateway. Theirs is the only one that will work on your computer. If you get an after market PSU it won't work on that Gateway. That's one of the things that makes people build their own computers. You can then go to Best Buy and pick up any PSU, install it and you're good to go. Not so with branded computers. Lots of their parts are "brand specific".
2006-12-23 00:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a brandname power supply from Antec, Enermax or Pc Power&Cooling. Cheap power supply are not reliable. For your system you'll need at least a 400 watts power supply just to be safe. It's real easy to install, the instruction's included with the power supply.
2006-12-22 22:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
350W should do.
2006-12-22 22:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by Cory W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋