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[GLAAlone]

Hi was a tad 😡 my power supply got a tiny tan now it won’t power on.I was refreshing my processors thermal paste an omg it was so dry it pretty much was pinned to the metal. So after I refreshed it with a new slab of paste, an from me not properly rescrewing in my power supply my power supply’s motherboard got a pimple. Now it won’t turn on.

so my question is my power box is 180watts with two new ram sticks custom I need to know will my unit be ok with a power supply that is 310w?

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @GLAAlone 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.

It sounds like your PC has been through quite the ordeal! Let’s address your power supply concerns and ensure your HP Desktop PC M01-F1000a gets the juice it needs.

Yes, upgrading from a 180W PSU to a 310W one will work fine for your desktop, provided the new PSU matches certain compatibility requirements. 

Here’s why:

Higher Wattage is Safe: Your computer will only draw the power it needs, so the extra wattage won’t harm your system. In fact, it’s a smart move if you’ve added custom RAM or plan future upgrades.

Stability and Future-Proofing: A 310W PSU gives more overhead for additional components or demanding tasks.

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