Power Supply Help Please

Okie I am putting a X1600 Pro 256mb PCI-E video card in my computer and it calls for a 350w PS. I am useing a (dont flame me please I know its lame) eMachine W3400 and was wondering what PS would work in this? Any help at all and I would be very Greatful.....Thanks

 

ok first off ditch the 350 PSU. computers are getting power hungry everyday so a 350 is no good. i recommend getting a PSU above 500W. i personally recommend the Seasonic S12-600.

 

i had a Sony VAIO (still do but i swapped cases) and it wouldnt fit a normal sized PSU. I had to switch cases in order to fit it in but it sure was fun. If ya got the money, id buy a new case and pop everything in there. Looks custom and its really fun If not, consult the eMachines website for specs, or just measure your PSU and post the measurements here. Im guessing its a small one tho.

 

Hi and welcome to MajorGeeks.

I assume you've done you're homework and checked the motherboard actually has a PCI Xpress slot for your video card?

I can't find the specs for the power supply, but most are very basic and underpowered.

You could probably get away with using the standard PSU, but you're better off buying a new, quality unit.

Any decent brand name unit 400 watts + like Antec and ThermalTake are very good, and aren't that expensive.

 

Thank you for all the help. You guys rox

 

psst dont let ASUS see u saying good things about thermaltake PSUs, he'll go ape on u lol

ok sorry for goin off track. hope everything works out for ya