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My brother has offered me a new Hiper PSU (580 watt Type-M) and I believe it will fit my ATX motherboard (Cuba from a Packard Bell i-media 2569 model).
Can anyone confirm this and give me some tips on replacing a PSU?
Also, the reason I'm doing this is because Packard Bell saw fit to only put a measely PSU in my PC case, so I need to upgrade to get a decent graphics card. Any ideas of a good (but fairly cheap) card that would play modern games and be as futureproof as possible?
Can anyone confirm this and give me some tips on replacing a PSU?
Also, the reason I'm doing this is because Packard Bell saw fit to only put a measely PSU in my PC case, so I need to upgrade to get a decent graphics card. Any ideas of a good (but fairly cheap) card that would play modern games and be as futureproof as possible?
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Links or its not true... this thread is getting a bit off track...
motomoto wrote:
> t1mmie wrote:
> >Or buy a phase change unit.. lol.
>
> ;)
;D
(btw, new Tt case has phase change preinstalled for like £400! I'm so getting that when I'm a millionaire. yes, 'when' -_-)
.. (I get the feeling I've already told you about that but oh well)
> t1mmie wrote:
> >Or buy a phase change unit.. lol.
>
> ;)
;D
(btw, new Tt case has phase change preinstalled for like £400! I'm so getting that when I'm a millionaire. yes, 'when' -_-)
.. (I get the feeling I've already told you about that but oh well)
t1mmie wrote:
>Or buy a phase change unit.. lol.
;)
>Or buy a phase change unit.. lol.
;)
Thanks to both of you for the advice.
I have a PCI-E slot which is currently being used by a GForce 7300 SE (which can't really cope with anything recent).
Luckily, my brother let me borrow the PSU to check the size, which will help.
I have a PCI-E slot which is currently being used by a GForce 7300 SE (which can't really cope with anything recent).
Luckily, my brother let me borrow the PSU to check the size, which will help.
motomoto wrote:
> Changing a Power Supply can be fairly
> simple, however physically getting it out of smaller cases can
> prove to be a pain.
Make sure that you actually measure your PSU and compare it with the one you consider buying. All too often are smaller PSUs built for smaller cases / lower power making it incredibly difficult to upgrade it without having to buy a new case too.
As long as you remember which bits you have connected to your motherboard and how many molex's etc. you are using and where then you should be fine.
I have an Antec Phantom 500. The main selling point is that it is completely silent - no fans. But this does mean that the whole thing acts as a heatsink so it does still get quite hot in your case.
Make sure your case is well ventilated, too, for better performance of your computer and the components in general. Or buy a phase change unit.. lol.
> Changing a Power Supply can be fairly
> simple, however physically getting it out of smaller cases can
> prove to be a pain.
Make sure that you actually measure your PSU and compare it with the one you consider buying. All too often are smaller PSUs built for smaller cases / lower power making it incredibly difficult to upgrade it without having to buy a new case too.
As long as you remember which bits you have connected to your motherboard and how many molex's etc. you are using and where then you should be fine.
I have an Antec Phantom 500. The main selling point is that it is completely silent - no fans. But this does mean that the whole thing acts as a heatsink so it does still get quite hot in your case.
Make sure your case is well ventilated, too, for better performance of your computer and the components in general. Or buy a phase change unit.. lol.
Hi PB,
I had a look for your specific Power Supply and it appears to be fine for your ATx mobo. Changing a Power Supply can be fairly simple, however physically getting it out of smaller cases can prove to be a pain. This can sometimes (not very likely) mean that you may need to remove other components to actually get it out of the case. No further tips really just make sure you remember to unplug it for the rest of your components! ^__^.
For graphics cards, currently I would suggest a ATi 4850 or 4830. Partly because I'm a big ATi fan but also because they are about £100 and will play most currently games with a good framerate. Obviously this depends of the other components of your computer. Care to inform us of some specs? Also do you know if its a PCI-E slot or AGP?
I had a look for your specific Power Supply and it appears to be fine for your ATx mobo. Changing a Power Supply can be fairly simple, however physically getting it out of smaller cases can prove to be a pain. This can sometimes (not very likely) mean that you may need to remove other components to actually get it out of the case. No further tips really just make sure you remember to unplug it for the rest of your components! ^__^.
For graphics cards, currently I would suggest a ATi 4850 or 4830. Partly because I'm a big ATi fan but also because they are about £100 and will play most currently games with a good framerate. Obviously this depends of the other components of your computer. Care to inform us of some specs? Also do you know if its a PCI-E slot or AGP?
My brother has offered me a new Hiper PSU (580 watt Type-M) and I believe it will fit my ATX motherboard (Cuba from a Packard Bell i-media 2569 model).
Can anyone confirm this and give me some tips on replacing a PSU?
Also, the reason I'm doing this is because Packard Bell saw fit to only put a measely PSU in my PC case, so I need to upgrade to get a decent graphics card. Any ideas of a good (but fairly cheap) card that would play modern games and be as futureproof as possible?
Can anyone confirm this and give me some tips on replacing a PSU?
Also, the reason I'm doing this is because Packard Bell saw fit to only put a measely PSU in my PC case, so I need to upgrade to get a decent graphics card. Any ideas of a good (but fairly cheap) card that would play modern games and be as futureproof as possible?
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