Replacing a power supply.

[Heavenzeyez1]

Hello,

So, a friend of mine brought me an old computer which wasn't working.
I found out that it's power supply needs replacing.
So here's my problem: I have no idea what should I take into consideration when choosing a new one.
I can post it's old suplly pics/specs, but what else should I check/find out(I have no idea)?

Thanks in advance,
~Eerik

[Kasi]

check out corsair's psu's they look pretty solid when it comes to specs.

[King]

Google the PC model and what power supplies are compatible, you should take into consideration cost, output and draw(:

[Le Jingle]

They (PSU's) depend namely on the parts in the build.
Therefore posting the part's that compose the computer would be useful for diagnostic.

[Heavenzeyez1]

Hey!!!

Sorry for the long reply, I have been really busy IRL.
So here are some specs, let me know if you need anything else:
intel d865perl
4x512mb RAM - unb pc3200 cl2.5 apacer
seagate 250 gb hdd
graphics - geforce 6600 gt

http://snag.gy/zj5eE.jpg

I'm going to buy the new one from here:
http://www.ordi.ee/EPood/Products.aspx?MC=KOMP&IC=1810
So, let me know which one of those should fit it?

Thanks so much so far! :)

~Eerik.

[Kasi]

Look at the Seasonic S12II / Bronze, i have the 620W Bronze version. i think the 500W/520W Bronze should be fine for you. Get someone's second opinion on it / read reviews.

[Heavenzeyez1]

Thanks, but can you also suggest something from those? ->
http://www.ordi.ee/EPood/Products.aspx?MC=KOMP&IC=1810&Page=1

~Eerik.

[Kasi]

http://www.ordi.ee/EPood/Product.aspx?Query=FSP500+60GHN+85%2b&ItemID=1810-1325&MC=KOMP&IC=1810

That should be fine

Edit: make sure it fits your case

[Heavenzeyez1]

Okay, thanks.
But I was just wondering is it worth it?
I mean, it is really old computer and I'm not sure if my client is willing to pay that much, are the cheaper ones so much worse? Just wondering.

~Eerik.

[Kasi]

Okay, thanks.
But I was just wondering is it worth it?
I mean, it is really old computer and I'm not sure if my client is willing to pay that much, are the cheaper ones so much worse? Just wondering.

~Eerik.

Ah definitely not, you could get a much cheaper one and it would work

However a PSU is pretty much the heart of a computer, it powers everything else. Many big manufactures stick shitty PSU's in there desktop's just so the rest of the components have a greater chance of failing, just so you'd have to buy a newer one sooner.

I would recommend getting a good power supply just for the sake of the other components, if you don't wanna check all the details on what your buying, a quick tip would be to check the garentee, normally good power supplies come with a long / longer garentee.

[Nanner]

Kasi is right, if your PSU goes, your motherboard generally goes with it. I would recommend a cooler master, or corsair that is 500-600W. It'll save you/your client much more money down the road if you buy something that isn't going to shit itself a year down the road and kill the whole build.

[Heavenzeyez1]

Okay, thanks, but what would be the minimum W that would feed the PC? Is 350 too little (insta death)?

~Eerik.

[Kasi]

350/400 should allow it to work lol, for a couple years? i dont know how much that GPU would take up however.

[Heavenzeyez1]

Okay, great, thanks! :)

~Eerik.