So i just recieved my PSU

Soulmagika · 14 Jul 2009 at 14:40

Anything i should know before trying to install it? I've had a look at a few guides, looks simple enough. Though i don't have an anti-static wrist strap thingy.. if thats needed.

Plec · 14 Jul 2009 at 14:45

Just touch a bare bit of metal on a radiator if you're concerned about static.

Soulmagika · 14 Jul 2009 at 14:48

Plec said:
Just touch a bare bit of metal on a radiator if you're concerned about static.

I'm more concerned about where to plug all the wires into :S I've watched guides like ive seen, putting them into the motherboard etc, still a bit.. nervious.

Plec · 14 Jul 2009 at 14:52

Is it a replacement PSU or new build?

If it's a replacement take a pic or two of the old PSU in situ so you can refer to it.

If it's a new build just keep the manual close to hand - and post here if you hit a problem.

You'll find it's pretty straight forward once you start - it's scarier than it looks.

EDIT: and if you do run into problems list your spec.

mp260767 · 14 Jul 2009 at 14:53

should have a 20/24 pin for the mobo and a 4 pin for the mobo.

with 1 or 2 6/8 pin connectors for a graphics card, rest should be for hard drives/dvd drives.

Soulmagika · 14 Jul 2009 at 15:02

mp260767 said:
should have a 20/24 pin for the mobo and a 4 pin for the mobo.

with 1 or 2 6/8 pin connectors for a graphics card, rest should be for hard drives/dvd drives.

Ok a bit confusing, 20/24 pin for the mobo..? I have no idea what that means.

westom · 14 Jul 2009 at 15:05

Soulmagika said:
Ok a bit confusing, 20/24 pin for the mobo..? I have no idea what that means.

Due to larger currents, some motherboard must use a connector with 24 pins - 20 are not enough.

trackrat · 14 Jul 2009 at 15:06

older motherboards use a 20 pin connection to supply the power to the motherboard, newer motherboards use a 24 pin connection.
On the main motherboard connector the last 4 pins should be loose, ie they clip on to make it a 24 pin one.

Also modern motherboards require that you also connect a 4 or 8 pin connector for extra power to the CPU.

Kennysevenfold · 14 Jul 2009 at 15:06

What is your new psu.? and system spec.?

Soulmagika · 14 Jul 2009 at 15:16

Sec guys need to go, ill post them all in a bit but my pc is a prebuilt from pc world.

Soulmagika · 14 Jul 2009 at 16:40

Ok my specs:
Intel® Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33GHz, 4MB Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
4GB DDR2 memory
1GB NVIDIA® GeForce GT120 graphics

And inside the case is:

AC input 220-230V-.2 A.50Hz
DC OUTPUT: +3.3V--- 17.)A(ORG). +5V --- 18.OA(RED). +12V1 --- 8.OA(YEL)
+5Vsb --- 2.OA(PURP).-12V --- 0.3A(BLUE). +12V2 --- 14.OA(YEL/BLK)
P.G. SIGNAL (GRAY). GROUND (BLACK)
(+3.3V & +5V = 115W Max). Total output continuous shall not exceed 250watts

New PSU is:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-026-OC