finding psu 350-400w upgrade p6724y hp pc

[silversleeper]

Hello everyone, I need help with finding the proper 350w - 400w psu that will work with my HP p6725y PC... I am going to upgrade my video card to GeForce GT 620 2GB GDDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card and when I look at e-bay or egghead and similiar sites I just can not figure which one will work... some have some of the connectors listed and some have others listed but do not seem to have all the connectors as list... Can someone please help me sort this out and tell me what my options are... Thanks Tim

the internal connectors on my p6724y say:

[/list]One 24-pin ATX Connector
One 4-pin ATX power connector
Four SATA Connectors
Two 12V fans for CPU fan and PC fan
One 9-Pin header for power button, reset, power LED and HDD LED
One 9-pin audio header for headphone-out and Microphone-in (yellow requires matching front audio jack module)
One SPDIF out header
Two USB headers supporting 4 USB ports or devices.

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[Darkbreeze]

None of those front panel (Power button, reset, LEDs, etc.) are going to be found on any PSU. The motherboard powers those items through the connections coming from the board and the cabling to the front panel. That may be throwing you off. Same goes with the audio. All you should need are the 24 pin ATX to the motherboard, 4 pin CPU to the motherboard, either a 6 or 8 pin or whatever is required for whichever GPU you pick (And should come on basically all modern PSUs of good quality) and your various 4 pin Molex (For powering misc. items like old drives, fans, add in controllers, etc.), your SATA connectors for drives and that's about it.

I don't find the model you have listed, is that a typo? Do you know what the form factor of your case and PSU are? Model number of current PSU?

 

[silversleeper]

Hello darkbreeze...
thanks for your help... yes the model number is P6724y here is the direct link from the HP website that shows all of the model I have. If possible besides your great break down on connectors are there some KEYWORDS I can use to find the right PSU? Thanks Tim also if possible can you give me a link to a ebay search that would show the PSU that I should buy? Thanks Tim

http://

None of those front panel (Power button, reset, LEDs, etc.) are going to be found on any PSU. The motherboard powers those items through the connections coming from the board and the cabling to the front panel. That may be throwing you off. Same goes with the audio. All you should need are the 24 pin ATX to the motherboard, 4 pin CPU to the motherboard, either a 6 or 8 pin or whatever is required for whichever GPU you pick (And should come on basically all modern PSUs of good quality) and your various 4 pin Molex (For powering misc. items like old drives, fans, add in controllers, etc.), your SATA connectors for drives and that's about it.

I don't find the model you have listed, is that a typo? Do you know what the form factor of your case and PSU are? Model number of current PSU?

 

[Darkbreeze]

That's a mid tower ATX setup with a micro-ATX motherboard (uATX) and this should work excellent for your needs:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $34.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-30 17:44 EDT-0400

I think it has 380w continuous with a 450w peak and 31A on the +12v rail. Plenty for what you want to upgrade to.

 

[silversleeper]

I forgot to ask what about the 24 pin or some say 20 +4 pin connector?

None of those front panel (Power button, reset, LEDs, etc.) are going to be found on any PSU. The motherboard powers those items through the connections coming from the board and the cabling to the front panel. That may be throwing you off. Same goes with the audio. All you should need are the 24 pin ATX to the motherboard, 4 pin CPU to the motherboard, either a 6 or 8 pin or whatever is required for whichever GPU you pick (And should come on basically all modern PSUs of good quality) and your various 4 pin Molex (For powering misc. items like old drives, fans, add in controllers, etc.), your SATA connectors for drives and that's about it.

I don't find the model you have listed, is that a typo? Do you know what the form factor of your case and PSU are? Model number of current PSU?

 

[Darkbreeze]

That's the same thing. The 20+4 just has the last 4 pins that can "break away" so that if you have an older board, or specialty board, that only uses a 20 pin motherboard connector, they don't need a separate model to accommodate it.

 

[silversleeper]

Cool Were you able to look at the specs of my computer from the HP Link I posted? Also I posted a edit but does not look like it posted... My other question was more like a favor... Would it be possible to do a ebay search of the PSU that will work with my computer and send me the link of what is available and pricing... That would be awesome... Thanks in advance... Tim

That's the same thing. The 20+4 just has the last 4 pins that can "break away" so that if you have an older board, or specialty board, that only uses a 20 pin motherboard connector, they don't need a separate model to accommodate it.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Is there a reason you want ebay rather than an online hardware vendor? I mean, I can, but I'd trust Newegg, NCIX or one of the other online computer hardware sites long before I would any of the ebay vendors. Even reputable ones. If you should need to RMA a unit for any reason, what a hassle with an ebay vendor. Most of them won't even honor warranties for failure on electrical items. I gave you an Amazon link up above in an earlier post. That should be almost worldwide.

 

[silversleeper]

Do you think this one will work for me?
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That's the same thing. The 20+4 just has the last 4 pins that can "break away" so that if you have an older board, or specialty board, that only uses a 20 pin motherboard connector, they don't need a separate model to accommodate it.

 

[capt_taco]

Here's an easier solution: The GTX750 is a far superior video card and draws all its power through the motherboard slot; it doesn't need any power cables and will run on a 300W PSU just fine, probably even 250W.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487027

That's going to be the same as or cheaper than buying a new card plus power supply, and it will be a much better card.

Also, it looks to me like you could drop that GT 620 in there without doing anything else either; it is very low power. But it will not be much of an improvement; it will still be way way too slow for modern gaming.

 

[Darkbreeze]

No, that's worse than the OEM unit. That's a way off brand unit. You want something by Seasonic, XFX, EVGA, Antec, or another trustworthy brand. Even Corsair would be better. Here is the PSU tier list. You want something on there that's at least Tier 3 and preferably Tier 2B or higher.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html


And here's why: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,2862.html

 

[Darkbreeze]

Here's an easier solution: The GTX750 is a far superior video card and draws all its power through the motherboard slot; it doesn't need any power cables and will run on a 300W PSU just fine, probably even 250W.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487027

That's going to be the same as or cheaper than buying a new card plus power supply, and it will be a much better card.

Also, it looks to me like you could drop that GT 620 in there without doing anything else either; it is very low power. But it will not be much of an improvement; it will still be way way too slow for modern gaming.

Also a good option.

 

[silversleeper]

No particular reason I just find it easier to buy from ebay and paypal rather than other sites.. but I am open to looking at other places.. Tim

Is there a reason you want ebay rather than an online hardware vendor? I mean, I can, but I'd trust Newegg, NCIX or one of the other online computer hardware sites long before I would any of the ebay vendors. Even reputable ones. If you should need to RMA a unit for any reason, what a hassle with an ebay vendor. Most of them won't even honor warranties for failure on electrical items. I gave you an Amazon link up above in an earlier post. That should be almost worldwide.

 

[Darkbreeze]

No particular reason I just find it easier to buy from ebay and paypal rather than other sites.. but I am open to looking at other places.. Tim

If you want to go with the PSU and the card you had picked, or another card with similar entry level specs, as I said before, this PSU is probably the best one out there at this price:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $34.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-30 17:44 EDT-0400

or here, on Ebay, since you prefer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antec-Basiq-VP-450-450W-ATX12V-v2-3-Power-Supply-/200721266616?pt=PCA_UPS&hash=item2ebbeb77b8


But don't be surprised if you get a faulty unit from ebay, I've seen it happen more than once. Make sure the seller is reputable.

 

[silversleeper]

AWESOME Thanks I'll check this one out... Probably going to go with the evga gt620 for like $55 and this PSU... again thanks for all of your help

No particular reason I just find it easier to buy from ebay and paypal rather than other sites.. but I am open to looking at other places.. Tim

If you want to go with the PSU and the card you had picked, or another card with similar entry level specs, as I said before, this PSU is probably the best one out there at this price:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $34.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-30 17:44 EDT-0400

or here, on Ebay, since you prefer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antec-Basiq-VP-450-450W-ATX12V-v2-3-Power-Supply-/200721266616?pt=PCA_UPS&hash=item2ebbeb77b8

 

[capt_taco]

No, that's worse than the OEM unit. That's a way off brand unit. You want something by Seasonic, XFX, EVGA, Antec, or another trustworthy brand. Even Corsair would be better. Here is the PSU tier list. You want something on there that's at least Tier 3 and preferably Tier 2B or higher.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html


And here's why: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,2862.html

Definitely agree - don't buy a bargain-basement power supply; you are playing with fire. The ones that come with prebuilt machines tend to be OK - not great, but OK for daily use - because if they used truly awful ones, they'd be swamped with technical support calls and returns, and they don't want that. Getting a knockoff brand would actually be a downgrade from what's in there already.

 

[silversleeper]

I agree 100% with that...

No, that's worse than the OEM unit. That's a way off brand unit. You want something by Seasonic, XFX, EVGA, Antec, or another trustworthy brand. Even Corsair would be better. Here is the PSU tier list. You want something on there that's at least Tier 3 and preferably Tier 2B or higher.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html


And here's why: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,2862.html

Definitely agree - don't buy a bargain-basement power supply; you are playing with fire. The ones that come with prebuilt machines tend to be OK - not great, but OK for daily use - because if they used truly awful ones, they'd be swamped with technical support calls and returns, and they don't want that. Getting a knockoff brand would actually be a downgrade from what's in there already.

 

[silversleeper]

BEST ANSWER THANK YOU VERY MUCH

None of those front panel (Power button, reset, LEDs, etc.) are going to be found on any PSU. The motherboard powers those items through the connections coming from the board and the cabling to the front panel. That may be throwing you off. Same goes with the audio. All you should need are the 24 pin ATX to the motherboard, 4 pin CPU to the motherboard, either a 6 or 8 pin or whatever is required for whichever GPU you pick (And should come on basically all modern PSUs of good quality) and your various 4 pin Molex (For powering misc. items like old drives, fans, add in controllers, etc.), your SATA connectors for drives and that's about it.

I don't find the model you have listed, is that a typo? Do you know what the form factor of your case and PSU are? Model number of current PSU?

 

[capt_taco]

AWESOME Thanks I'll check this one out... Probably going to go with the evga gt620 for like $55 and this PSU... again thanks for all of your help

Dude, no offense, but that is not a worthwhile $100 upgrade. That video card is horrid. GTX 750 comes out 10 times higher in benchmarks. Even something like a used HD 6670 would destroy it, and it is $20 cheaper to pick up one of those than a new GT 620.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gigabyte-AMD-Radeon-HD-6670-GV-R667D3-1GI-1-GB-DDR3-SDRAM-PCI-Express-x16-/121466008734?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item1c47f0349e

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/mid_range_gpus.html
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

If you get the GT 620, you will be super disappointed if you are planning to play games at all; its only use would be as a basic card if you need the HDMI output. Otherwise, you are basically throwing money down the toilet. Seriously, think twice about it.

 

[silversleeper]

none takin... I am working with about $100 budget right now and if I can get/save a few more dollars may go with the GTX750, but I was thinking anything would be better than the one that comes with my pc.... is there another recommendation that you would have that would be a little cheaper with similar to the GTX 750

AWESOME Thanks I'll check this one out... Probably going to go with the evga gt620 for like $55 and this PSU... again thanks for all of your help

Dude, no offense, but that is not a worthwhile $100 upgrade. That video card is horrid. GTX 750 comes out 10 times higher in benchmarks. Even something like a used HD 6670 would destroy it, and it is $20 cheaper to pick up one of those than a new GT 620.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gigabyte-AMD-Radeon-HD-6670-GV-R667D3-1GI-1-GB-DDR3-SDRAM-PCI-Express-x16-/121466008734?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item1c47f0349e

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/mid_range_gpus.html
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

If you get the GT 620, you will be super disappointed if you are planning to play games at all; its only use would be as a basic card if you need the HDMI output. Otherwise, you are basically throwing money down the toilet. Seriously, think twice about it.

 

[silversleeper]

is this what you are talking about?

XFX AMD Radeon HD 6670 1GB GDDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card

http://



Thanks I'll check this one out... Probably going to go with the evga gt620 for like $55 and this PSU... again thanks for all of your help[/quotemsg]


Dude, no offense, but that is not a worthwhile $100 upgrade. That video card is horrid. GTX 750 comes out 10 times higher in benchmarks. Even something like a used HD 6670 would destroy it, and it is $20 cheaper to pick up one of those than a new GT 620.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gigabyte-AMD-Radeon-HD-6670-GV-R667D3-1GI-1-GB-DDR3-SDRAM-PCI-Express-x16-/121466008734?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item1c47f0349e

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/mid_range_gpus.html
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

If you get the GT 620, you will be super disappointed if you are planning to play games at all; its only use would be as a basic card if you need the HDMI output. Otherwise, you are basically throwing money down the toilet. Seriously, think twice about it.
[/quotemsg]

 

[capt_taco]

The 6670 would definitely be worth looking into. With the GT 620, you really will not be noticeably better than the built-in graphics that came with your machine.

Basically, $35-$40 for a used 6670 that will somewhat improve your performance (go with the link in my earlier post, it's the same card for $35 less), or $100 for a GTX 750 that will REALLY improve your performance.

In either case, you may not even need to replace the power supply at all; I tried to recommend only low-energy cards that should work without needing that. If you were going to go with GT 620 plus a power supply, that's pretty close to the amount you'd need for a GTX 750 with no new power supply.

You definitely will not need a new PSU if you went with the 620, but seriously, don't get that card.

 

[silversleeper]

Excellent... the GT620 is off the table.... let me see what I can do with the GTX 750 or the 6670

The 6670 would definitely be worth looking into. With the GT 620, you really will not be noticeably better than the built-in graphics that came with your machine.

Basically, $35-$40 for a used 6670 that will somewhat improve your performance (go with the link in my earlier post, it's the same card for $35 less), or $100 for a GTX 750 that will REALLY improve your performance.

In either case, you may not even need to replace the power supply at all; I tried to recommend only low-energy cards that should work without needing that. If you were going to go with GT 620 plus a power supply, that's pretty close to the amount you'd need for a GTX 750 with no new power supply.

You definitely will not need a new PSU if you went with the 620, but seriously, don't get that card.

 

[capt_taco]

A good choice. You will be much happier with either of those cards.

Good luck with the power supply situation; I'm about 85% sure it'll work as-is, but keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[silversleeper]

Cool I will. what would you think that the 85% chance that the card will work without a upgraded PSU or 85% chance that the PSU will work on my Computer? What's the 15% chance that something won't work?

Tim

A good choice. You will be much happier with either of those cards.

Good luck with the power supply situation; I'm about 85% sure it'll work as-is, but keeping my fingers crossed!