i have a h/p a6009n desktop putting a graphics card in it so i need a more wattage psu i have a 250watt im getting this one.will this be compadble with my mobo and i couldnt find the mesurements on it so i hope it will fit.
2007-06-20 13:09:35 · 4 answers · asked by paradoxxxboxxx 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
this is the psu
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1828919&Sku=V133-6041
2007-06-20 13:09:55 · update #1
heres my computer specs
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c00900941&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
2007-06-20 13:12:39 · update #2
HP's 250 watt psu is most likely a standard ATX psu, but of course you will want to check with HP to make sure. If you can't find out which size psu it is, then is it's still probably a good bet that it's still an ATX one. HP/Compaq buys them by volume from certain suppliers. Check the new video card's specs to see what the minimum psu watts should be, and make sure that the new psu at least meets the minimum wattage. If you can afford it, try a component psu, because it will save you some cable space.
Oh, and ATX power supplies are pretty generic. Dimensions are really not an issue. An ATX size is an ATX size. I've replaced one in a Compaq/HP myself with no problem (Compaq and HP are the same company, by the way). Just don't fall for the 'HP has a special PSU, so you should get it from HP' gimmick. That's like saying that you should get your air filter for your car only from Toyota/GM/Ford because they use a special air filter that Fram doesn't make.
2007-06-20 13:23:05 · answer #1 · answered by Jimmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check with HP to get the correct power supply. Some HP's have unique power supplies. You cannot just buy one from New egg or Compusa and install it. I recommend at least a 450W Power Supply if you plan on installing a new video card to ensure no power issues. Check with HP first you may have to buy the PS from HP.
2007-06-20 14:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by spoman62111 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's a good quality power supply with strong +12V rails. Retail power supplies are usually 150mm wide.
2007-06-21 02:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the cables work with your motherboard, hard drive, disk drives, etc. If they work then everything should be compatible.
2007-06-20 13:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by Zack T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋