darksteel88

I'm looking at tigerdirect.ca (newegg or elsewhere would probably be fine as well) for a new PSU for an old computer. The previous PSU died on me. I've already been told 400W is more than enough, it's really old and all. I don't wanna spend much on this though, the cheaper the better. I've looked at some of them, but 50 dollars is quite a lot for it. It ran a 350W for a few years, a little noisy (may not have been the PSU), but was enough. 512MB RAM, Single Core, FX 5200, 80GB IDE HD, not much of a computer really. I plan to reformat it after I back up and mess around with it.

I could use some suggestions for a cheap but decent PSU.

Connectors Needed (this is the minimum):

4 pin molex - x2
20 pin to motherboard (yes it is a 20 pin, which ticked me cause I couldn't use my spare one, it was 24 only)
4 pin to CPU
mini molex to floppy (I think that's what it's called, but it's the floppy pin regardless)

Lead3

Hi,
A lot of 24 pin connectors are really 20+4 and 4 pins actually come apart from the connector. Have you check this on your spare supply?

darksteel88

I know what I'm talking about when I'm dealing with PSU. We did a lab on it in my tech class and I've purchased a few over the years. I know what the difference is between 20, 20+4 and 24. The one I had was a stock PSU that came in my computer. It was 24 pin only and I am sure of it. I replaced it a while ago with a new PSU when I upgraded, I wish I could have used it, but sadly, I cannot.

Can someone else please help me find one?

wrench97

You could use the 24 pin and leave the extra 4 "hang" over the socket.
Or one of these> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812200065

darksteel88

I tried that, but it didn't work. I'd be sceptical doing that. Hmm, that might work (the converter cable that is). I'll post the details of the unused PSU in a bit.

No name brand 350 stock PSU. Could you find that cable on TD? My mom is suggesting to go out there today.

wrench97

I don't see them on the TD site they may have them in store though.
Just promise us you won't come home with a Ultra, Power Up, Kingwin or DiabloTek:)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...686&CatId=1078

darksteel88

I won't, they cost too much.

I may or may not go out today to look in store, we'll see. However, if I do, I'll look for the converter first and then second a cheap 400W PSU. I think my mom's willing to buy a new one.

darksteel88

Not going out today, is raining real hard right now.

If anyone has actual suggestions on certain models, I'd appreciate it. If you're using TD, use the .ca website since I'm Canadian. Thanks.

speedster123

You chance ruining your entire system trying to save $20 on some competitive power supply. Forget about wattage for a minute, and take into account the voltage fluctuation that occurs in low end power supplies.