help with power supply dimensions

[zeldafan156]

hi sorry to be waaaay of topic but i need to buy a power supply for a new video card because mine is so s**t i get around 6 fps when i fly the XR5 and i want to be able to play better than sh**y games on my pc, im planing to get this http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=NjY= (or any thing over 500 watt)

and i have this emachines model no. w3653 http://www.pacificgeek.com/productimages/xl/W3653-R.jpg


and here are some pictures i took http://s812.photobucket.com/albums/zz47/zeldafan99/comuter/

and this is the card i want http://www.google.com/products/cata...PQN6Om3ATEl_TVBg&sa=title&ved=0CA0Q8wIwATgA#p

thank you in advance, ive been searching for answers for along time and its so frustrating! (p.s i want over 500 watt because i beleve my pc is using around 200 watt at the moment)

 

[Spike Spiegel]

The power supply in your emachines PC appears to be a standard size, so you should be able to find a replacement no problem. Here's a list for you to start with.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...58 113142556&bop=And&Order=RATING&PageSize=20

I'd pick one with a low price and good ratings, with a high number of ratings. For example, this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170017

So as long as you have the proper slot in your board for that new video card you should be all good.

 

[zeldafan156]

The power supply in your emachines PC appears to be a standard size

so what about the one in the list i put on my post? is it good?

 

[DaveS]

Well, here's NVIDIA's page on the GeForce 9400GT: http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_9400gt_us.html. Definitely better than what I have now(Geforce 8600GT).

 

[zeldafan156]

Well, here's NVIDIA's page on the GeForce 9400GT: http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_9400gt_us.html. Definitely better than what I have now(Geforce 8600GT).

yes but what about the power supply? the one in the link of the first post in this thread by me. do you think it will fit with my pc?

 

[cymrych]

The PS you linked to is a full-size, ATX PSU. I'm not 100% certain, but your eMachine looks to me to have an mATX motherboard, but the case itself seems to accept a standard sized power supply. Best way to check for sure is to take out your crappy Bestec Power supply, find the data sticker, and it should have the unit's dimensions.

The one you linked to would be ok, but it might be a little too long in depth. Depending on what you have on the top-front side of the tower, it may get a little cramped. I think Standard sized power supplies are 3.4"(h) x 5.9"(w) x 5.5"(d).

Good call on updating your PS, btw. eMachines (and a lot of off-the-big-chainstore-shelf PCs these days) tend to come with an underpowered Bestec PS. You can get into trouble with a crappy PS in a hurry!

-----Edit

Been trying to find more specific info for your eMachine case, but even going right to the source doesn't help me out much. Your best bet, pull the old unit, look for that data sticker.

 

[Spike Spiegel]

Wow, sorry, I totally did not see the link you posted to that power supply. Based on the specs I see, the Antec EA650 also appears to be a standard size power supply. It's a bit more pricey but should have more than enough for your purposes. It also got a great rating on Newegg, so that's a good sign. You could even grab a ruler and measure your current power supply (maybe turn the power OFF first) and compare it to the specs for the Antec, just to be sure it will fit.

 

[zeldafan156]

it looks like it would fit... its about 1 inch deeper than the one i have. but my concern is will it fit in the back(will is screw in right) and will it work on my mother board.

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Your best bet, pull the old unit, look for that data sticker.

the sticker that tells me how muck watts it can produce? that doesnt give me any dimensions