billyblade Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 34 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 47 Topic Count: 182 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2097 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 1003 Achievement Points: 14880 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 12, 2018 Birthday: 04/29/1966 Share Posted February 23, 2011 i am ready to upgrade...HOORAY AND ABOUT TIME!!!. I have the nvidia gt9500 (thx again bushape!!!) to install in my hp pavillion a6500f. I am pretty sure it will fit because it came equipped with a nvidia gforce 7100, if i'm wrong someone please tell me. the vid card requires a minimum of 350w. I had thought to go with 430 from some stuff i saw on newegg.com. What i need to know before i attempt this amazing feat are two things... 1) what psu will fit my chasis.(or is all that stuff pretty standard?) I've looked for specs to say yeah or nay but cant seem to find them. Not being a tekkie i dont really know where to go or what keywords to try for the appropriate info. I would hate to order something online, get it, and find out it doesnt fit. 2) how much wattage do i really need. A dude at work told me that about 425 should be more than enough. However, my rig is primarily for gaming and i want my card to perform admirably, so i dont know if overpowerning the system (i.e 500-600w) will be good, bad, or ugly in the end. as always, i appreciate any feed back from any of my fellow idiots. I am heartened to know that being an idiot doesnt necessarily make you a friggin moron!!!Thx folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Mazdarati Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 173 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 42 Topic Count: 94 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1392 Content Per Day: 0.26 Reputation: 769 Achievement Points: 9957 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Sunday at 01:19 PM Birthday: 02/08/1962 Device: Windows Share Posted February 23, 2011 Not sure there is such a thing as over powering , i'm running an 800w power supply .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
T-Mouse Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 10 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 35 Topic Count: 80 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1071 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 7 Achievement Points: 6264 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 3, 2013 Birthday: 09/03/1993 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Buying a larger power supply won't overpower your system. Your components will only draw what juice they need from the power supply. I usually advise going a bit above the minimum wattage required, as there may be some factors in your system not considered in the recommendation (i.e. additional hard drives or other stuff that's drawing power). 450 ought to do the trick for your system. For the future reference of those buying new PSU's, wattage isn't all you need to be looking at. You should make sure you have enough amperage on the different rails of the power supply (particularly +12V) to power more demanding components. In your case Billy, that card oughtn't give you any trouble. Good luck! Final edit, I swear: Minimum of a 350 Watt power supply. (Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 18 Amp Amps.) ^-- Just pasted that from Newegg - for the EVGA GeForce 9500GT 1GB model. That's what I was talking about. This ended up being a tad longer than I intended. Sorry. LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonovabich Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 82 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1534 Topics Per Day: 0.29 Content Count: 5020 Content Per Day: 0.93 Reputation: 5171 Achievement Points: 131490 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 116 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 8 hours ago Device: Windows Share Posted February 23, 2011 If you can afford a bigger one Billy then get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyblade Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 34 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 47 Topic Count: 182 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2097 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 1003 Achievement Points: 14880 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 12, 2018 Birthday: 04/29/1966 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 what about brand x fitiing my chasis, power cords for components and whatnot...is all that stuff standard for an hp pavillion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
T-Mouse Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 10 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 35 Topic Count: 80 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1071 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 7 Achievement Points: 6264 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 3, 2013 Birthday: 09/03/1993 Share Posted February 23, 2011 You shouldn't have any problem with the power supply fitting in your chassis... I'm not really familiar with the HP cases, but I imagine any ATX power supply will fit. EDIT: In terms of brands, I like Corsair. A little more pricey than others, but they make a nice power supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSWho Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 1435 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 11 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 45 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 18 Achievement Points: 375 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/21/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 30, 2023 Birthday: 09/11/1964 Device: Windows Share Posted February 23, 2011 I run a Corsair 1000w. Im with Sonovabich on this one and the reason is that if u ever upgrade again u may be needing more power. The Corsair has the high power 12v rails that are needed to run the accessories cleanly and makes very little noise. As for fitting in your case, I dont know. Most of the PSU's are standard in there fittment in the chassis but I dont know how old yours is. Newegg has a forum available to ask these questions. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-RayXI Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 133 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 77 Topic Count: 602 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6889 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 1371 Achievement Points: 44114 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 11:06 PM Birthday: 12/12/1971 Device: Windows Share Posted February 23, 2011 Don't be cheap on PSU. There are only 4 or 5 fabrics that makes them, but will have other stickers on them. With PSU's you better watch some reviews by internet to make your quality descision on á PSU. Use some (free) PSU Calculators of what your plans are in the next year as in upgrading. After a year the power will drop for like 10 to 15%. Don't ever take cheap ones or lets say, stay over 130 dollars (even with redraw money). My CM M700Watt is to low if I plan, to take a second videocard, but will see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Cavey Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 92 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 42 Topic Count: 97 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2241 Content Per Day: 0.42 Reputation: 606 Achievement Points: 13358 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 11, 2020 Birthday: 06/09/1977 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I got myself a nice new silverstone strider 80% silver 1500W modular. Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin007 Posted February 24, 2011 Member ID: 2068 Group: +++ COD5 Head Admin Followers: 69 Topic Count: 1076 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 8445 Content Per Day: 1.73 Reputation: 7324 Achievement Points: 75055 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 64 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 02:30 PM Birthday: 05/23/1973 Device: Windows Share Posted February 24, 2011 your HP case is classed as a mid-size ATX so a standard ATX PSU should be ok. However, before buying any PSU, double check the physical dimensions (heigth, width, and depth) to make sure it would fit properly. If you need to, measure the size you have now and that will give you an idea to what you can fit in your case. as others have stated, don't go to cheap and go with a bit more power than you may need right now with thinking of future upgrades. modular cableing is also nice and clean but not necessary and look for one that has a 6 pin PCI-E power connector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
dollardogg Posted February 24, 2011 Member ID: 189 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 45 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1388 Content Per Day: 0.26 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 7432 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/03/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 10 Birthday: 02/01/1978 Device: Windows Share Posted February 24, 2011 ocz my fav for psu never had probs and price and rebate great and quality is awesome just get a 500watt fatality all u really need to push and rebate awesome and looks good in ur case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astronomer Posted February 24, 2011 Member ID: 2069 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 24 Topic Count: 214 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2411 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 2409 Achievement Points: 18298 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 08/08/1966 Device: Windows Share Posted February 24, 2011 Definitely don't go low with your PSU rated wattage. If your PSU can't give you the juice that you need, you'll get odd system problems, crashes etc. I found that out 3 years ago or so. My current rig has a PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750w (before PCP&C were bought) and it's an awesome unit. When I build my next rig, it'll have a 1200-1500w power supply to power dual video, multiple drives etc. The current issue of CPU (Computer Power User) has a large review of current power supplies, and ranks them from budget, mid-range to high-end. Well worth the read. FWIW, I'm scoping out Corsair, Cooler Master, Antec, and OCZ brands. Look for units that are 80 Plus Certified "Gold" - these are higher efficiency, quieter, and cooler. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Gump Posted February 24, 2011 Member ID: 1060 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 0 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 206 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1120 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/29/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: Never Birthday: 01/01/1970 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Always get more than you need when it comes to power supplies.A power supply will degrade over time and lose some of it's rated output. A border-line psu might be good in the beginning but may be a problem down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labob Posted February 24, 2011 Member ID: 42 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 50 Topic Count: 338 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 8275 Content Per Day: 1.54 Reputation: 5992 Achievement Points: 53687 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 01/30/1959 Device: Windows Share Posted February 24, 2011 Your going to need a drill to make new screw holes in the back of your case.( don't worry about it its a HP case) HP Dell most of the others are all propietary cases and parts inside. That would be the only issue you have. For what size get the most you can afford and insure its a good brand clean power is a nice thing. Power spikes from crap supplys fry out the other components quite often. 450 is a base size I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
X-RayXI Posted February 24, 2011 Member ID: 133 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 77 Topic Count: 602 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6889 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 1371 Achievement Points: 44114 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 11:06 PM Birthday: 12/12/1971 Device: Windows Share Posted February 24, 2011 LMAO ! I use google to find a picture of the backside. XI is on top if you do this in search "hp pavillion a6500f picture backside" Just needed to check the back by a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
RogueKill Posted February 24, 2011 Member ID: 1588 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 7 Topic Count: 84 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 904 Content Per Day: 0.18 Reputation: 139 Achievement Points: 5532 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 07/19/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 1, 2023 Birthday: 08/25/1966 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm running a 1350 watt--power supply is most overlooked component and actually REALLY important.Check out PC POWER AND COOLING. They have THE BEST P/S'S!! bar none!!!!!!!!.I don't know what your cpu is but 350 watts+ cpu +fans ?My thought ==600w min. on most any good comp nowadays.Plus with a good p/s you don't get voltage spikes and noise that can harm your comp.A good p/s will be quite heavier than a cheap one but same size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
BattlewolF Posted February 25, 2011 Member ID: 2028 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 12 Topic Count: 42 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1740 Content Per Day: 0.35 Reputation: 545 Achievement Points: 10637 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/10/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 18 Birthday: 03/10/1963 Device: Windows Share Posted February 25, 2011 You can search on the internet there are site where you can calculate the watt you need search for psu calculator And than you can search for powersupply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Nobodygood>XI< Posted February 25, 2011 Member ID: 219 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 15 Topic Count: 24 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 492 Content Per Day: 0.09 Reputation: 108 Achievement Points: 2906 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 2, 2018 Birthday: 04/28/1957 Share Posted February 25, 2011 dollardogg ocz my fav for psu never had probs and price and rebate great and quality is awesome just get a 500watt fatality all u really need to push and rebate awesome and looks good in ur case Ditto I have a 750 watt one in this unit, good solid PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
billyblade Posted March 7, 2011 Member ID: 34 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 47 Topic Count: 182 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2097 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 1003 Achievement Points: 14880 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 12, 2018 Birthday: 04/29/1966 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 well, i finally decided and purchased my power supply. after much research and consideration ( and a bit of trepidation) i settled on this... pc power and cooling/silencer/750 watt/quad pci express/SATA ready/80 plus. Should be here in a few days....then i test my anti idiot hack to see if i can self install power supply and vid card. I just wish i was smart enough to post a pic...not that it matters. It doesnt look fancy with the dual fans an nice sleek box or nothing...looks standard but i think has the guts (and same fan config for my store bought unit) so wish me luck when the day arrives to test my skill and resolve. Thx again to all who responded to keep me straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
BattlewolF Posted March 7, 2011 Member ID: 2028 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 12 Topic Count: 42 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1740 Content Per Day: 0.35 Reputation: 545 Achievement Points: 10637 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/10/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 18 Birthday: 03/10/1963 Device: Windows Share Posted March 7, 2011 450 watt is enough i had one 9500 and if you using that card for a while dont over power i think 40 dollar you have one Why selling more power ore you have to grade up the 9500 to a newer card in a while than buy a psu with more powersupply But than you have to know witch card you will take than And you can google for Psu calculator than you see what you need excatly Only thing you can think about it if you take a modulair one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
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