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02-21-2009
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| Vista Ultimate x64 sp1 | power supply upgrade i want to upgrade my graphics card - currently running a 300w (rofl) that came with the premade tower but want to throw in a 600w to push a strong card - is there any kind of risk to hurt the mb? thanx for any help oh and its a standard 20+4 pin |
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02-21-2009
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| Vista Ultimate x64 | Re: power supply upgrade No it won't hurt the motherboard. The only thing you need to watch for is that a standard ATX power supply will fit in that HP case. |
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02-21-2009
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| Vista Ultimate x64 sp1 | Re: power supply upgrade so im gonna need a micro atx ps? ty |
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02-21-2009
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| Windows 7 x64 | Re: power supply upgrade You'll have to measure the case up and see what will fit. |
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02-21-2009
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| Vista Home Premium 32bit and Ubuntu 9.10 32bit | Re: power supply upgrade the ultra x3 (600 watt) would prolly fit.... and its modular so less wires what does your case look like? |
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02-21-2009
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| Windows 7 x64 | Re: power supply upgrade  Quote: Originally Posted by thepizzaman  the ultra x3 (600 watt) would prolly fit.... and its modular so less wires what does your case look like? |
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02-21-2009
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| Vista Home Premium 32bit and Ubuntu 9.10 32bit | Re: power supply upgrade o sorry lol..... i didn't see that it was a mini atx.... hm maybe you could get a new case\psu combo? |
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02-25-2009
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| Windows Vista Ultimate 32bit, Windows XP 32bit, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 | Re: power supply upgrade i would google the motherboard name, then u will see if it is ATX or uATX or MiniATX |
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02-25-2009
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| Vista Ultimate x64 sp1 | Re: power supply upgrade i ended up getting a HIS Hightech H467QT512P Radeon HD 4670 IceQ Turbo 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported - barelt fit - large fan systen but has a 5.7 on gaming score for windows expierence - although claims needs minimum of 400w ps i have a 300w with no xtra periphials and works fine - all i play is wow and am able to max so it actually was a good find - thanx guys |
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