Bestec power supply

tonyhempel · 07-15-2009, 12:14 AM

I have just installed a new Samsung Model#HD103UJ hard drive and i don't know which power supply harness to use.I havea bestec #atx-300-12z.The p9 or p10 both seem the same,except the p10 has an extra orange wire going to it.Any help is greatly appreciated.Tony.

Mcninjaguy · 07-15-2009, 12:57 AM

The hard rives don't use much power its the graphics card, CPU and motherboard that you should be most worried about in that order.

Bestec's are bad PSU's.

What are your system specs

RAM
CPU
motherboard
graphics Card
(already know the PSU)

tonyhempel · 07-15-2009, 01:37 AM

Actually,i should explain further.This computer fried on me.I am 65 yrs.old and am not that computer savy.But,i've always wanted to try to build my own.So,i started by buying a asus P5rc-Le motherboard [already had the Bestec],then i bought the Samsung hard drive,and finally,so far,i bought an Intel pentium d 965 extreme 3.75ghz cpu.I am really open to suggestions on the graphis card.Don't laugh,i'm doing the best i can with what little brainsand money i have.Thanks,Tony.

Mcninjaguy · 07-15-2009, 02:51 AM

What other parts do you need and whats your budget?

Do you need a case, PSU (yours isn't good enough), hgraphics card, RAM, moitor, speakers, keyboard mouse?

**speedster123** · 07-15-2009, 05:25 AM

Tony

Also you will need an operating system.

**grimx133** · 07-15-2009, 05:41 AM

Amazingly enough, that Bestec does have a couple of sata power connectors. Look for a connector from the psu that's "L" shaped. Old HP oem psu. As is the motherboard.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=35964&lang=no

The Pentium D 965 may not work in the board, unless they added cpu support and didn't update the webpage, it only supports up to the 950. Never know till you try, keep your fingers crossed.

Oh yah, the psu has 19amps on the +12, however it is pci-e, any graphics aside from the integrated would need better quality and output. And I would change the Bestec anyway, they aren't known for anything but misery.

**speedster123** · 07-15-2009, 06:34 AM

Tony
what is your budget regarding the graphics card?
are you interested in a gaming card?

**Tyree** · 07-15-2009, 09:08 AM

My very first task would be to get a quality PSU. Bestec PSU's are infamous for taking other hardware with them when they fail.

tonyhempel · 07-15-2009, 01:41 PM

Well,i've ordered an Ultra LSP750 power supply.It is highly rated and has great reviews,from what i've read.I do not do gaming.Mostly surf the web.I do,however,print a lot of kids and grandkids pictures.I use a Canon Pixma Mp970 printer for the most part.So,would you please keep that in mind when recommending network cards.Thanks,Tony.

dai · 07-16-2009, 12:01 AM

you have gone from one low quality psu to another

Mcninjaguy · 07-16-2009, 12:35 AM

Return it and get a Corsair 750w

I never had any use of network cards. Maybe 7+ years ago they were needed or for diual up modems but otherwise its a waste of money.

**wrench97** · 07-16-2009, 01:46 AM

First pick a video card then a correct sized PSU, What is your intended use for the PC?
Somehow I don't think high end gaming is going to come into play here?

07-15-2009, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
tonyhempel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows xp pro	Bestec power supply I have just installed a new Samsung Model#HD103UJ hard drive and i don't know which power supply harness to use.I havea bestec #atx-300-12z.The p9 or p10 both seem the same,except the p10 has an extra orange wire going to it.Any help is greatly appreciated.Tony.

07-15-2009, 12:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Bestec power supply The hard rives don't use much power its the graphics card, CPU and motherboard that you should be most worried about in that order. Bestec's are bad PSU's. What are your system specs RAM CPU motherboard graphics Card (already know the PSU)

07-15-2009, 01:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
tonyhempel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows xp pro	Re: Bestec power supply Actually,i should explain further.This computer fried on me.I am 65 yrs.old and am not that computer savy.But,i've always wanted to try to build my own.So,i started by buying a asus P5rc-Le motherboard [already had the Bestec],then i bought the Samsung hard drive,and finally,so far,i bought an Intel pentium d 965 extreme 3.75ghz cpu.I am really open to suggestions on the graphis card.Don't laugh,i'm doing the best i can with what little brainsand money i have.Thanks,Tony.

07-15-2009, 02:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Bestec power supply What other parts do you need and whats your budget? Do you need a case, PSU (yours isn't good enough), hgraphics card, RAM, moitor, speakers, keyboard mouse?

07-15-2009, 05:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,212 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: Bestec power supply Tony Also you will need an operating system. __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Last edited by dai; 07-15-2009 at 06:22 AM. Reason: you cannot make recommendations when you don't know the components

07-15-2009, 05:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
grimx133 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada eh Posts: 3,133 OS: xp mce sp2, xp pro sp2, windows 7 beta My System	Re: Bestec power supply Amazingly enough, that Bestec does have a couple of sata power connectors. Look for a connector from the psu that's "L" shaped. Old HP oem psu. As is the motherboard. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=35964&lang=no The Pentium D 965 may not work in the board, unless they added cpu support and didn't update the webpage, it only supports up to the 950. Never know till you try, keep your fingers crossed. Oh yah, the psu has 19amps on the +12, however it is pci-e, any graphics aside from the integrated would need better quality and output. And I would change the Bestec anyway, they aren't known for anything but misery. __________________

07-15-2009, 06:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,212 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: Bestec power supply Tony what is your budget regarding the graphics card? are you interested in a gaming card? __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

07-15-2009, 09:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,492 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Bestec power supply My very first task would be to get a quality PSU. Bestec PSU's are infamous for taking other hardware with them when they fail. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

07-15-2009, 01:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
tonyhempel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows xp pro	Re: Bestec power supply Well,i've ordered an Ultra LSP750 power supply.It is highly rated and has great reviews,from what i've read.I do not do gaming.Mostly surf the web.I do,however,print a lot of kids and grandkids pictures.I use a Canon Pixma Mp970 printer for the most part.So,would you please keep that in mind when recommending network cards.Thanks,Tony.

07-16-2009, 12:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,539 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Bestec power supply you have gone from one low quality psu to another __________________

07-16-2009, 12:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Bestec power supply Return it and get a Corsair 750w I never had any use of network cards. Maybe 7+ years ago they were needed or for diual up modems but otherwise its a waste of money.

07-16-2009, 01:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,444 OS: Win7	Re: Bestec power supply First pick a video card then a correct sized PSU, What is your intended use for the PC? Somehow I don't think high end gaming is going to come into play here? __________________ Power Supply and Selection