Is My PSU Normal ATX ??

B&W · 12 May 2011 at 15:13

i dont know what you classify as a normal PSU but is my PSU a normal ATX one and will i be able to replace it with the BeQuiet Pure Power L7 530W Power Supply.

its 240W PSU, just a single black power cable at the back.

Model number: fsp250-60hen

alex24 · 12 May 2011 at 15:14

I think the screw mountings on the back should be your first port of call, as if they don't match up to ATX then it's game over anyway. Your PSU does look ATX from that rather poor and blurry image! Why not google the model number to find out for sure?

B&W · 12 May 2011 at 15:15

alexhull24 said:
I think the screw mountings on the back should be your first port of call, as if they don't match up to ATX then it's game over anyway. Your PSU does look ATX from that rather poor and blurry image! Why not google the model number to find out for sure?

Its got four screws holding it into place from the back

the model number is: fsp250-60hen

how do i find out if its ATX.

sk82jack · 12 May 2011 at 15:18

I it part of a pre-assembled PC like a dell or something? If so, whats the computer model?

B&W · 12 May 2011 at 15:19

sk82jack said:
I it part of a pre-assembled PC like a dell or something? If so, whats the computer model?

Pre Assembled Packard Bell from PC W

alex24 · 12 May 2011 at 15:23

B&W said:
Its got four screws holding it into place from the back

the model number is: fsp250-60hen

how do i find out if its ATX.

Google that number and you'll see from the first result (and pretty much all the others) that it's an standard ATX PSU.

The four screws must be in the correct positions, not simply how many, I should have made that clear, but the model number answers our question anyway.

alex24 · 12 May 2011 at 15:25

You'll have to be careful about length of the new PSU though, those nasty pre-built machines give little clearance to the optical drive (and associated cables), so anything larger than what you've got might not fit, even if it is ATX.

sk82jack · 12 May 2011 at 15:26

Whats the model number?

In this forum there's a guy who wanted to do the same thing with a Packard Bell Imedia 1569. That thread is from 2006 and he managed to fit a normal PSU in so I would imagine you would be able to.

B&W · 12 May 2011 at 15:34

alexhull24 said:
You'll have to be careful about length of the new PSU though, those nasty pre-built machines give little clearance to the optical drive (and associated cables), so anything larger than what you've got might not fit, even if it is ATX.

The PSU is quite big itself so the BeQuiet Pure Power L7 530W Power Supply should fit fine

SeeKified · 12 May 2011 at 15:38

Should be fine, I could fit an OCZ StealthXstream II 500W in my girlfriend's HP A1218. And that's a damn small case.

stulid · 12 May 2011 at 15:39

http://www.binbin.net/photos/white-box/300/300w-power-supply-wb-300-w-atx-psu-.jpg

do your four holes match the positions on this PSU?

If yes, then buy the Bequiet.

B&W · 12 May 2011 at 15:49

stulid said:
http://www.binbin.net/photos/white-box/300/300w-power-supply-wb-300-w-atx-psu-.jpg

do your four holes match the positions on this PSU?

If yes, then buy the Bequiet.

no it looks like this

is that ok and i shouldnt have any problems with the BeQuiet Pure Power L7 530W Power Supply should i

alex24 · 12 May 2011 at 16:06

Ahh I've seen that before on HP prebuilts from the same place. I think in the end I mounted a PSU upside down in it and had to cut out a tab of metal from the top left to get it to fit. Damn, that's annoying.

B&W · 12 May 2011 at 16:07

alexhull24 said:
Ahh I've seen that before on HP prebuilts from the same place. I think in the end I mounted a PSU upside down in it and had to cut out a tab of metal from the top left to get it to fit. Damn, that's annoying.

please some1 tell me i wont have to do that cuz im NOT good with DIY like that.

i just need a 500-600 W power supply thats gonna fit in my case.......... pictures above how its fitting already, need something like that but with more power.

SeeKified · 12 May 2011 at 16:09

B&W said:
please some1 tell me i wont have to do that

I can't be sure until I get home and check, but I think my girlfriend's old PSU only had four screws, but the holes' position match that of an ATX PSU. Like I say, can't be sure at the moment (and I might just be making up wishful thinking on your behalf), but if I remember to do so I'll have a look when I get home in a couple of hours.

B&W · 12 May 2011 at 16:22

Can somebody please spec me a PSU that is guaranteed to work (pics above) and is 500-550 watts thanks.

This is the last part of my system as my 5850 is coming and i need a PSU too power it.

Admiral Huddy · 12 May 2011 at 16:25

Hang on -- I've replaced many a dell pc with these PSUs. Some of those FSP PSUs have a retainer clip at the back that can't be removed. If yours has this then be careful of the weight of the new PSU because only the for case screws will be holding it up.. I've replaced with branded PSUs and they have been fine without but ideally I'd search for a direct replacement. Just a heads up really. I've tried googling a picture - no joy.

Can you confirm this?

B&W · 12 May 2011 at 16:27

Admiral Huddy said:
Hang on -- I've replaced many a dell pc with these PSUs. Some of those FSP PSUs have a retainer clip at the back that can't be removed. If yours has this then be careful of the weight of the new PSU because only the for case screws will be holding it up.. I've replaced with branded PSUs and they have been fine without but ideally I'd search for a direct replacement. Just a heads up really. I've tried googling a picture - no joy.

Can you confirm this?

sorry, what do you mean by a retainer clip??

Admiral Huddy · 12 May 2011 at 16:31

it's like a ledge strip build on to the psu which inserts into the top of the case.

B&W · 12 May 2011 at 16:47

Admiral Huddy said:
it's like a ledge strip build on to the psu which inserts into the top of the case.

i am pleased to tell you i just unscrewed the four screws and took the PSU out of the case, so i can disconnect it fully if i want too, so it looks like that is sorted???????? tell me if u agree with me on that.