Guide for Selecting a Power Supply

[Lexo260]

Hi Big_Dave, 

Thnaks for the reply,

A standard ATX PSU will easily fit inside. However, my mobo does not have any PCI-e slots. Only two PCI and one AGP slot. So AGP it is.

My goal is to be able to watch HD content on my computer, and eventualy hook up the computer to TV, and so I still have a few questions:

Can my mobo handle just about any PSU upgarde, or does it top out at a certain wattage?

Also, does it matter that some AGP cards are using DDR3 and some DDR2?

And can my mobo handle just about any AGP card?

Like I said, Im super new to this. Really could use the help.

Thanks again 

[Big_Dave]

Hi Lexo260,

Your PC is pretty old for HD video.  Typically an 800 mhz bus is needed to stay out of video frame stuttering.

[thejackel]

Hi there 

Is there a solution for the 4 pin power adaptor??? I have the new HP COMPAQ 8100 ELITE and i have a radion graphics card to go in it but no spare power??? I have a 1100w coolmaster couple of years old loads of power option but no old school 6pin plug !!!! 

Is there a converter! or any thnk of a bigger power supply i can buty with 2 extra pciexpress connectors?

Any help i have look all other the web and this is the closest forum i can find!!!

Thanks

[Big_Dave]

Hi thejackel,

Look for a dual 4 pin molex to a PCI-E 6 pin Y adapter.

[thejackel]

Hi thanks for your responce.  but this isnt the issue its the fact the the 8100 elite can't take a standard atx power supply due to the on board connectors it seem to have one for a pci-e plug!!! 4pin standard power ofor cpu and a 6 pin aux -- heres a pic to the connector - what does it do and is there a convertor for this, or a bigger power supply avaible?  I have plenty of 6 pin adaptors but no of the ones below -- 

[thejackel]

Bump PLease

[Big_Dave]

Hi,

You wanted a 4 pin solution (implying that you had a 4 pin adapter) and you got the solution.  Your PC has a HP propriety power supply.

BTW, Bump does not work.

[figureguy]

Good morning.  I currently have an HP Pavilion p6514f.  The only changes I have made from the factory specs is that I have upgraded the system to 8Gb of Ram.  I am looking to change the power supply out for at least a 450W, preferably a 500W.  Does anyone have any suggestions based on the system specs a good replacement?  I buy from Newegg, and don't want to spend a ton.  The only reason I am is I might buy a video card in the near future.  Also, I don't know how hard it is to change a power supply, I never have.  Is it difficult, or something I can easily do myself?  Thanks so much for your help.

[Big_Dave]

Hi figureguy,

The Corsair CX500 will be a good fit for your PC.

These HP 'how-to" articles should be helpful.

TIP: Remove the front bezel (cover) and unlatch the optical drive and move it forward before you remove and replace the PSU. It will make the installation easier. The cables of the new PSU will be longer so find an empty bay and tuck them away to improve air flow.

[thejackel]

Soo...

Do i give up here trying to find a power supply other than standard that supports the hp board? If so i shall be returning the pc and never buying from hp again!

All i want to do is upgrade thegraphics card which requires a biger PSU but due to the no-standard way hp have designed the elite they are infact uselss??  

I have even looked into duel power supplie boxes but there will be an issue connecting the current PSU into the new one, not to mention the no-stadard conenctores every were!

Surely there is a solution for the elite to have bigger PSU for the higer spec machines to run better graphics? Or y else does it have 3 PCI -e connectors whihc you cant use with out using to much power..

So about this rant .... I have always been keen on HP machines and found them to be fast and reliable in the passed altho a little anoying to upgrade before but con-grads HP you final made a PC which might as well be a Mac as you can't upgrade and your stuck with **bleep** windows the worst of both worlds!!!!!

If there is any one out there who knows how i can get a PSU to work you must be being held ramson by HP