Need to change PSU, help?

Cloud01 · 09-07-2009

I purchased a HP M8000 media center PC last summer, and I really need to upgrade the PSU so I can replace the graphic's card.

The current PSU is a LITEON PS-5301-08HA
DC Output: 300W
Combined Power On: +5V And 3.3V Rails Shall Not Exceed 175W Max
Combined Power On: +12V And +5V Rails Shall Not Exceed 268W Max
Continuous Total DC Output Shall Not Exceed 300W
AC Input: 100-127V - 6.0A
50/60Hz 200-240V - 3.0A

I purchased a nVidia GeForce 9600 GSO PCI-e (16x) graphic's card, to find to my dismay that HP skimped on the PSU. I would like something at least 550w PSU. However I have no clue what i need to buy/ look for in one, or which ones are good, and which aren't.

PC Specs, if that helps.

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 1
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)

Motherboard:
CPU Type Unknown, 3000 MHz
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset Unknown
System Memory 2944 MB
BIOS Type Award (10/03/07)
Display:
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Monitor Compaq CV535 [15" CRT] (10441094136883)
Multimedia:
Audio Adapter High Definition Audio Controller [NoDB]
Storage:
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
SCSI/RAID Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator
SCSI/RAID Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
SCSI/RAID Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
Disk Drive Hitachi HDT725032VLA SCSI Disk Device (298 GB)
Disk Drive Generic- Compact Flash USB Device
Disk Drive Hitachi HDT725032VLA SCSI Disk Device (298 GB)
Disk Drive Generic- SM/xD-Picture USB Device
Disk Drive Generic- SD/MMC USB Device
Disk Drive Generic- MS/MS-Pro USB Device
Optical Drive ATAPI DVD A DH16A3L SCSI CdRom Device
SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown

[ System ]
System Properties:
Manufacturer HP-Pavilion
Product GX611AA-ABA m8300f
Serial Number CNX75003WL
Universal Unique ID 80B892A8-D0DE5910-9A18B699-12DBAA0E
Wake-Up Type Power Switch
[ Motherboard ]
Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer ECS
Product Nettle2
Version 1.0
[ Chassis ]
Chassis Properties:
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Chassis Type Desktop Case
[ Memory Controller ]
Memory Controller Properties:
Error Detection Method 64-bit ECC
Error Correction None
Supported Memory Interleave 1-Way
Current Memory Interleave 1-Way
Supported Memory Speeds 70ns, 60ns, 50ns
Supported Memory Types SPM, DIMM
Supported Memory Voltages 2.9V
Maximum Memory Module Size 4096 MB
Memory Slots 4
[ Processors / AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ ]
Processor Properties:
Manufacturer AMD
Version AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+
External Clock 201 MHz
Current Clock 3015 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.3 V
Status Enabled
Socket Designation Socket M2

Cobracon · 09-07-2009

Check out the 630 watt PSU here:

630 Watt ATX Power Supply

The application list shows an HP Media Center m8000e. I can't speak to this unit's quality or reliability.

My best guess is that any name brand ATX PSU will fit your case. While there are many good brands on the market, at the moment my brain will only come up with Corsair & OCZ. Maybe someone else will jump in with more brands to recommend. Just check to make sure whichever one you choose has the same type and number of connectors as your present PSU. The 9600 will probably have a 6-pin power connection requirement, too. More than likely a new PSU will have more of each connector than yours.

Cloud01 · 09-07-2009

Thanks so much for your help. I'm curious and wanting to learn more. How do you know what a PC needs and pin's etc? I know you can phyiscaly look for 20 or 24 pin but what about everything else?

jay2 · 09-07-2009

I'd personally get a Molex PSu, this means you only have the cables you need, you also need to make sure the Rails support the needed power to your devices. Something like this one.

These high-performance power supplies were co-developed with the expertise of Johnathan ?Fatal1ty? Wendel, 12-time World champion, to meet the specific needs of fellow gamers. OCZ Fatal1ty Professional Series PSUs feature incredible performance to power the latest graphics cards and hard drives. To meet the needs of a wide range of gamers, All the Fatal1ty gaming-grade power supplies have superior features such as an 80+ Certification for ultimate efficiency, highly reliable MTBF, and 120mm LED fans.
Features
- Energy Efficient 80 PLUS Certified
- Over Voltage Protection
- Input Frequency 50/60Hz
- MTBF 100,000 hours
- SLI Ready
- Crossfire Ready
- Connectors:
1 x Main connector (20+4Pin)
1 x 12V(4+4Pin)
8 x Peripheral
8 x SATA
1 x Floppy

There is no specification on this product.

OCZ Fatal1ty 550w Silent SLI Ready ATX2 Power Supply : novatech.co.uk : OCZ-F550

Yeah, I know it's in English.

Cobracon · 09-07-2009

Originally Posted by Cloud01

Thanks so much for your help. I'm curious and wanting to learn more. How do you know what a PC needs and pin's etc? I know you can phyiscaly look for 20 or 24 pin but what about everything else?

SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd - Designing Inspiration=

eXtreme Power Suppply Calculator Helps Accurately Select a PSU - Hardware Installation - Lifehacker

Need a new PSU? Read this first!

The Guide To Choosing A Computer Power Supply

How to Choose the Best Computer Power Supply - PSU Help Guide

How to Choose a Computer Power Supply

Smokeycheech · 09-07-2009

Hello Cloud, I have deleted the other thread you made in relation to this one.

Please stick to one thread per problem, it saves a lot of unneeded work and confusion

Regards,

Smokeycheech

09-07-2009	#1
Cloud01 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 PC Experience: Some Experience	Need to change PSU, help? I purchased a HP M8000 media center PC last summer, and I really need to upgrade the PSU so I can replace the graphic's card. The current PSU is a LITEON PS-5301-08HA DC Output: 300W Combined Power On: +5V And 3.3V Rails Shall Not Exceed 175W Max Combined Power On: +12V And +5V Rails Shall Not Exceed 268W Max Continuous Total DC Output Shall Not Exceed 300W AC Input: 100-127V - 6.0A 50/60Hz 200-240V - 3.0A I purchased a nVidia GeForce 9600 GSO PCI-e (16x) graphic's card, to find to my dismay that HP skimped on the PSU. I would like something at least 550w PSU. However I have no clue what i need to buy/ look for in one, or which ones are good, and which aren't. PC Specs, if that helps. Computer: Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition OS Service Pack Service Pack 1 DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c) Motherboard: CPU Type Unknown, 3000 MHz Motherboard Name Unknown Motherboard Chipset Unknown System Memory 2944 MB BIOS Type Award (10/03/07) Display: Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 Monitor Compaq CV535 [15" CRT] (10441094136883) Multimedia: Audio Adapter High Definition Audio Controller [NoDB] Storage: IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller SCSI/RAID Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator SCSI/RAID Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller SCSI/RAID Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller Disk Drive Hitachi HDT725032VLA SCSI Disk Device (298 GB) Disk Drive Generic- Compact Flash USB Device Disk Drive Hitachi HDT725032VLA SCSI Disk Device (298 GB) Disk Drive Generic- SM/xD-Picture USB Device Disk Drive Generic- SD/MMC USB Device Disk Drive Generic- MS/MS-Pro USB Device Optical Drive ATAPI DVD A DH16A3L SCSI CdRom Device SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown [ System ] System Properties: Manufacturer HP-Pavilion Product GX611AA-ABA m8300f Serial Number CNX75003WL Universal Unique ID 80B892A8-D0DE5910-9A18B699-12DBAA0E Wake-Up Type Power Switch [ Motherboard ] Motherboard Properties: Manufacturer ECS Product Nettle2 Version 1.0 [ Chassis ] Chassis Properties: Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard Chassis Type Desktop Case [ Memory Controller ] Memory Controller Properties: Error Detection Method 64-bit ECC Error Correction None Supported Memory Interleave 1-Way Current Memory Interleave 1-Way Supported Memory Speeds 70ns, 60ns, 50ns Supported Memory Types SPM, DIMM Supported Memory Voltages 2.9V Maximum Memory Module Size 4096 MB Memory Slots 4 [ Processors / AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ ] Processor Properties: Manufacturer AMD Version AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ External Clock 201 MHz Current Clock 3015 MHz Type Central Processor Voltage 1.3 V Status Enabled Socket Designation Socket M2

09-07-2009	#2
Cobracon Deceptively Clever CC&BW Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North of Hurricane Bay & South of Tornado Alley "Stuck-in-the-Middle", MS. Posts: 1,468 PC Experience: D'OH!! *&^%$#@!	Re: Need to change PSU, help? Check out the 630 watt PSU here: 630 Watt ATX Power Supply The application list shows an HP Media Center m8000e. I can't speak to this unit's quality or reliability. My best guess is that any name brand ATX PSU will fit your case. While there are many good brands on the market, at the moment my brain will only come up with Corsair & OCZ. Maybe someone else will jump in with more brands to recommend. Just check to make sure whichever one you choose has the same type and number of connectors as your present PSU. The 9600 will probably have a 6-pin power connection requirement, too. More than likely a new PSU will have more of each connector than yours. __________________ "Have you scanned the RAM timings for Operator's Headspace?? Too much real estate between the audio collectors will block the connection which allows proper operation of your computer." *__Cobra* PCHF best helps those who best help themselves. *PC Guru you say.........? Are you suuuuure about that?* Last edited by Cobracon; 09-07-2009 at 04:50 AM.

09-07-2009	#3
Cloud01 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: Need to change PSU, help? Thanks so much for your help. I'm curious and wanting to learn more. How do you know what a PC needs and pin's etc? I know you can phyiscaly look for 20 or 24 pin but what about everything else?

09-07-2009	#4
jay2 Tech Support Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in the pic ;) Posts: 1,305 PC Experience: A lot.	Re: Need to change PSU, help? I'd personally get a Molex PSu, this means you only have the cables you need, you also need to make sure the Rails support the needed power to your devices. Something like this one. These high-performance power supplies were co-developed with the expertise of Johnathan ?Fatal1ty? Wendel, 12-time World champion, to meet the specific needs of fellow gamers. OCZ Fatal1ty Professional Series PSUs feature incredible performance to power the latest graphics cards and hard drives. To meet the needs of a wide range of gamers, All the Fatal1ty gaming-grade power supplies have superior features such as an 80+ Certification for ultimate efficiency, highly reliable MTBF, and 120mm LED fans. Features - Energy Efficient 80 PLUS Certified - Over Voltage Protection - Input Frequency 50/60Hz - MTBF 100,000 hours - SLI Ready - Crossfire Ready - Connectors: 1 x Main connector (20+4Pin) 1 x 12V(4+4Pin) 8 x Peripheral 8 x SATA 1 x Floppy There is no specification on this product. OCZ Fatal1ty 550w Silent SLI Ready ATX2 Power Supply : novatech.co.uk : OCZ-F550 Yeah, I know it's in English. __________________ Comptia A+/Network A+/CISCO/OCR/V-TEC Qualified. Home Updates/PC Fixer. Trainee Game Dev.

09-07-2009	#5
Cobracon Deceptively Clever CC&BW Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North of Hurricane Bay & South of Tornado Alley "Stuck-in-the-Middle", MS. Posts: 1,468 PC Experience: D'OH!! *&^%$#@!	Re: Need to change PSU, help? Originally Posted by Cloud01 Thanks so much for your help. I'm curious and wanting to learn more. How do you know what a PC needs and pin's etc? I know you can phyiscaly look for 20 or 24 pin but what about everything else? SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd - Designing Inspiration= eXtreme Power Suppply Calculator Helps Accurately Select a PSU - Hardware Installation - Lifehacker Need a new PSU? Read this first! The Guide To Choosing A Computer Power Supply How to Choose the Best Computer Power Supply - PSU Help Guide How to Choose a Computer Power Supply __________________ "Have you scanned the RAM timings for Operator's Headspace?? Too much real estate between the audio collectors will block the connection which allows proper operation of your computer." *__Cobra* PCHF best helps those who best help themselves. *PC Guru you say.........? Are you suuuuure about that?*

09-07-2009	#6
Smokeycheech Mod Team Leader Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Skynet HQ (kinda near PCHF bunker) Posts: 3,454 PC Experience: Learning more every day!	Re: Need to change PSU, help? Hello Cloud, I have deleted the other thread you made in relation to this one. Please stick to one thread per problem, it saves a lot of unneeded work and confusion Regards, Smokeycheech __________________ Prework~Speedfan~CCleaner~Rules~PCWizard~BSOD *If an elephant never forgets, how come they never win mastermind?*

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