[SOLVED] Buying a new PSU.. i guess

luthar · 10-09-2007, 10:12 AM

I have a 'higher end' HP thats about two months old. I game quit a bit and recently got a new video card, not surprised that I needed more power to optimize system performance. I've looked up power usage needs and added the 30% and all that jazz. Now I'm looking at a Antec True Power Trio TP3-650 ATX12V 650W[/url] which was recommended by Hawman I think. I know 650 will definitely take care of me for some time but not sure if this power supply will fit in my tower, is there a standard size? Also I see the fan on top...how does that work? Help me out here guys. I'd give you the link but don't know how to do that thingy. thanks

**speedster123** · 10-09-2007, 11:53 AM

your case should be an atx form factor, which the trio would fit.

**linderman** · 10-09-2007, 05:40 PM

this is an easy one >>>>>> I love fly balls

measure the existing PSU in your HP rough measurements to the nearest quater inch is plenty accurate

we want width, height and length

BTW: the fan for the PSU does not face upwards, it faces downward, it pulls its air from the top of the CPU

but have no fear the mounting hole alignment of the case and PSU wont allow you to mount it upside down

**TheMatt** · 10-09-2007, 06:56 PM

check the width and depth of the PSU. It should be 150mm x 140mm. If it is, it is standard ATX.

**linderman** · 10-09-2007, 07:35 PM

150mm = 5.9 inches in US and 140 = 5.5 inches in US

10-09-2007, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
luthar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 51 OS: XP My System	[SOLVED] Buying a new PSU.. i guess I have a 'higher end' HP thats about two months old. I game quit a bit and recently got a new video card, not surprised that I needed more power to optimize system performance. I've looked up power usage needs and added the 30% and all that jazz. Now I'm looking at a Antec True Power Trio TP3-650 ATX12V 650W[/url] which was recommended by Hawman I think. I know 650 will definitely take care of me for some time but not sure if this power supply will fit in my tower, is there a standard size? Also I see the fan on top...how does that work? Help me out here guys. I'd give you the link but don't know how to do that thingy. thanks

10-09-2007, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,223 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: Buying a new PSU.. i guess your case should be an atx form factor, which the trio would fit. __________________

10-09-2007, 05:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Buying a new PSU.. i guess this is an easy one >>>>>> I love fly balls measure the existing PSU in your HP rough measurements to the nearest quater inch is plenty accurate we want width, height and length BTW: the fan for the PSU does not face upwards, it faces downward, it pulls its air from the top of the CPU but have no fear the mounting hole alignment of the case and PSU wont allow you to mount it upside down __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

10-09-2007, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
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10-09-2007, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Buying a new PSU.. i guess 150mm = 5.9 inches in US and 140 = 5.5 inches in US __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial