Whats the rule of thumb on checking if a power supply unit is compatible with my computer btw i have a dell dimesnion 2400 desktop wich im upgrading the mobo, video card, and ram.
2007-09-26 11:20:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Retail power supplies are 150mm wide. If what you have in there is of the same width, mounting won't be a problem. Get a power supply with strong and dual +12V rails. Present processor circuit and the video card draws primarily from that rail. For maximum upgradeability, be sure to have all of this connectors:
http://www.pcpower.com/products/assets/S61EPS/S61EPS2.jpg
Last connector is just needed if you will get an SLI or Crossfire motherboard.
2007-09-26 11:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, for ram you wouldn't need to worry about the power supply. I know the ATI X1300XT requires a minimum of a 350 Watt Power Supply and it's recommended to have it's own individual 12 volt power rail for stability. A system can run on a lower power unit like yours but for how long? Plus if power flow is unstable it could eventually lead to damage to other major components such as your motherboard, graphics card etc. You should try to atleast get a 450 or 500 watt Power supply to be on the safe side and to have a little room for future upgrades.
2016-05-19 03:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at the connection from the power supply to the mother board the have 2 B the same. & the amount of cables with the proper connection's
2007-09-26 11:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by SAM L 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go by the volage and current labels. Both ac ? dc?
If the current rating is higher than old one this is ok
Make sure connector wires are compatable. (- +) in right place.
2007-09-26 11:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of them are universal these days. Just check the size dimensions and the wattage. It doesn't hurt to go up on the wattage.
2007-09-26 11:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by MajorTom © 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no limit, just get a good one - i would think a 450 would be great for ya
2007-09-26 11:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋