Quick PSU question :)

Jon Frost · 13 Apr 2007 at 23:43

Hi all,

I've been putting off upgrading my computer for, well 4 years now. Work tossed me an HP desktop (64 bit AMD 3000 and other bits). So i decided to rip out my old hardware and replace my desktop with the HP bits. The components seem to be resonable.

However the PSU is small and squashed, but i cant use my original ATX psu with the new mother board. Is there a "new" mother board connection for PSU's that is the "new standard"?

Thanks

Jon

Jon Frost · 14 Apr 2007 at 11:54

Thanks,

This is the motherboard, does this help?

Jon

Jon Frost · 14 Apr 2007 at 12:19

thanks

sorry i just ripped it from a website

.

The 4 pin power is normal size, its been a hile since ive upgraded so there is a lot to catch up on!!!

Jon

Jon Frost · 14 Apr 2007 at 12:24

oh another question, is that PCI express on the mobo please?

Jon Frost · 14 Apr 2007 at 12:36

thanks agian,

my AGP card doesnt fit in the slot, thats all i know!

are there more than 1 type of PCI express slot then? jeez ive been away too long!!!

Ta

Jon

Jon Frost · 14 Apr 2007 at 14:16

Can you tell me if the one on the motherboard is a x16 please?

Thanks

Jon

Jon Frost · 14 Apr 2007 at 15:22

semi-pro waster said:
I can't tell just by looking (maybe someone else can though) but if you look up the motherboard on the HP website then it ought to tell you or failing that give me the model number of the PC (plus motherboard if you have it) and I'll see if I can find it.

You've been a big help so far - thanks

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...468&swLang=118&taskId=135&swEnvOID=1093#11360

thats the link to the computer it was pulled from. in additional components it suggest using PCIE x16 graphics cards as an upgrade.

One assumes they are compatible with the mobo.

Chars.

Jon

Jon Frost · 14 Apr 2007 at 18:07

Cheers for your time

Jon