[SOLVED] PSU Compatibility.

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 04-23-2009, 04:50 PM

I obviously need a new PSU for my old PC (I still use it, why not it's fine!) But I don't know if I buy a PSU will it be compatible with my MOBO.

Mobo- Model Compaq 0784h
Chipset- Intel i845D rev 04

Current PSU is standard Compaq 250W.

I need a new one, can anyone recommend me one that can run on my system?

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EDIT: I just realised the PC Game support is probably not the place for this thread, sorry.

**wrench97** · 04-24-2009, 01:36 PM

What Video card are you using?

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 04-24-2009, 06:50 PM

Nvidia Geforce 6200 256 MB Superclocked

**wrench97** · 04-24-2009, 06:54 PM

In an older system with a 6200 AGP card the 250w will do ok is there a problem with the PSU? If you need to replace it I would move it up to a 350 but if it's working leave it be.

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 04-24-2009, 06:56 PM

It's just that every game I play sends the PSU to 100% or arount 80% and sustains for the duration of the game, it even happens while watching movies or streaming video. Plus it's more than half a decade old and is only a standard OEM brand.

**wrench97** · 04-25-2009, 02:25 AM

it's probably also maxing out the cpu and video card, a larger psu will quiet the system down but I feel you would better served putting the money towards a new build.

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 04-25-2009, 06:41 PM

I got a new PC already, did you not see me say OLD computer?

Thanks for your help though.

04-23-2009, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,268 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	[SOLVED] PSU Compatibility. I obviously need a new PSU for my old PC (I still use it, why not it's fine!) But I don't know if I buy a PSU will it be compatible with my MOBO. Mobo- Model Compaq 0784h Chipset- Intel i845D rev 04 Current PSU is standard Compaq 250W. I need a new one, can anyone recommend me one that can run on my system? -- EDIT: I just realised the PC Game support is probably not the place for this thread, sorry. __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages. Last edited by 5NIPER_WOLF; 04-23-2009 at 04:51 PM.

04-24-2009, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,728 OS: Win7	Re: PSU Compatibility. What Video card are you using? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-24-2009, 06:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,268 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: PSU Compatibility. Nvidia Geforce 6200 256 MB Superclocked __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages.

04-24-2009, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,728 OS: Win7	Re: PSU Compatibility. In an older system with a 6200 AGP card the 250w will do ok is there a problem with the PSU? If you need to replace it I would move it up to a 350 but if it's working leave it be. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-24-2009, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,268 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: PSU Compatibility. It's just that every game I play sends the PSU to 100% or arount 80% and sustains for the duration of the game, it even happens while watching movies or streaming video. Plus it's more than half a decade old and is only a standard OEM brand. __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages.

04-25-2009, 02:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,728 OS: Win7	Re: PSU Compatibility. it's probably also maxing out the cpu and video card, a larger psu will quiet the system down but I feel you would better served putting the money towards a new build. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-25-2009, 06:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,268 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: PSU Compatibility. I got a new PC already, did you not see me say OLD computer? Thanks for your help though. __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages.