PaRtZ Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hi guys My PC just stopped working, and after a bit of lead checking, I found out quite visually that my power supply is (now) blown up. Done the whole fuses, plug sockets + cables check and its definitly the supply. Im trying to sort out warranty and all that atm but if it goes tits up (had it less than 12 months), Ill need to buy new Now when I got the case, it had a power supply in it to save less hassle. My friend sorted that out for me as im not too sure on the whole thing and didn't want to break anything, but anyway My question is can I replace it with a slightly bigger wattage supply? Do I need to look for anything else in terms of fitting? number of wires? Ive got a quad core processor and an ATI radeon 4850 gfx card so i cant be stingy with the supply I know that much. But if I go a little higher is that gna be too much? The reason I ask is because I cant find my EXACT same supply anywhere and its 550W... Cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5murf Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) You do not need to get the same powersupply, as long as it is above the minimum wattage that your graphics card and processor require it will be fine. You also dont need any wires, Power supplies come with all wires that are needed attached. Edited January 3, 2010 by 5murf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 You do not need to get the same powersupply, as long as it is above the minimum wattage that your graphics card and processor require it will be fine. You also dont need any leeds, Power supplies come with all leads that are needed attached. Brill thanks. I meant leads as in the ones which go from the PSU to the wall but no worries. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 What make and model was the old PSU? Just because the old one was 550w doesnt mean you need to buy another 550w to replace it. You could buy a good quality 400w PSU that will be much better and more reliable than a shit 550w PSU... I have been running a 400w Enermax Liberty PSU for a few years now with no problems, I even just transferred it across to a new build and its still going strong. Link to the latest version of my PSU The lead that goes from the PSU to the wall socket will be included with the new PSU but it will be identical to the one from your old PSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 This is my old one: http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=5888 Ive managed to find a replacement which has the right connectors, the only thing Im worried about is this bit: "Compliance with the newest Intel standard ATX 12V V 2.3" my replacement supports v 2.03 . How do I find out if I need version 2.3? Is it the motherboard or the processor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Get yourself one of these. I've got the 700w version as you cant go wrong with having more for future upgrades. They are quite, stable, and are modular (not sure if your one is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I'll only ever use Corsair PSU's because I'm a bit wierd like that. Just best to check though Matt, are you using a surge protector? Most blown PSU's I've heard about are because of a surge, they're pretty fragile things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Best to go for are be quiet. But, they cost quite abit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Bet you've never had a power supply blow up by your ear, yeah I have, it's the same reason why I've only got one eye. With a patch, and I hobble around. Argggggh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I'll only ever use Corsair PSU's because I'm a bit wierd like that. Nice choice, the brand renowned for having tonnes of them fail and take other components with them My enermax has been lovely, put it in and forgot about it to be honest. Things to go for... -good make -modular -enough wattage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrayvon Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Get yourself one of these. I've got the 700w version as you cant go wrong with having more for future upgrades. They are quite, stable, and are modular (not sure if your one is) I also have the 700w version like yourself Si-man, been absolutely faultless so far *touches wood* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Nice choice, the brand renowned for having tonnes of them fail and take other components with them The 4 ive got/used have been great. They are all about 2-3 years old now though. Maybe its the newer ones that die? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 The model 520 rings a bell for some reason. It was happening last year mainly. EDIT: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthrea...orsair+psu+blew I'm thinking of hiper.... my bad. Hiper 580 units died quite massively, corsair 520 are fine i got the models mixed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Yeh I head about the Hiper 580, I don't think I've ever heard of these Corsairs doing it. I have the none-modular 650w one. A mistake I'll never make again, modular is the only way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 So other than looking much nicer, what's so good about modular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 So other than looking much nicer, what's so good about modular? Less cable clutter, you only need to plug in the ones you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) Less cable clutter, you only need to plug in the ones you need. So, pretty much just eye candy then.... EDIT: how much is a half decent modular? I'm going for eye candy now, gonna replace IDE ribbon for a proper cable and I'm getting a new graphics card so I wanna tart up the inside of my PC. Edited January 6, 2010 by MadManMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Depends on the wattage, but the modular ones usually cost about £15 more than the none-modulars ones. It also can give you better air flow, but if you can route the cables well you can get the same improved air flow with a none-modular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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