Got ACER XC-605 case.Want to upgrade psu but not sure if ATX will fit

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My pc is this model and case. Im happy with the chip and all but want to attach a Nividia gtx 750 ti to it. Only issue is that my psu is 240 and wont support it.i got another psu in mind which i linked at the end of the post and would also like to know if it would be able to run properly with a GTX 750 ti.

Another thing im worried about is that my case will not be able to use a standard ATX power supply. I linked the dimensions in the video below too.
My specs are:-
Proccesor-intel i5-4440
Graphics-integrated HD-4600(upgrading to gtx 750 ti)
Dimensions of case- 47.6 x 33.8 x 17.2 cm
RAM- 8gb DDR3 SDRAM

The Computer- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-i5-4440-Integrated-Graphics-Windows/dp/B00L3EMSZ2

Also the psus im considering-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-VS550-Plus-Power-Supply/dp/B00TE4XSMA/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1440269538&sr=1-6&keywords=psu

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Bronze-Power-Supply/dp/B009RMP14M/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1440269538&sr=1-3&keywords=psu

which one is better. Thanks for the help!
 


What exactly is your budget in pounds? Yes, if a case supports ATX then it automatically supports mATX too.

Here are a few parts that are cheap but good quality too. Go for the GTX 950, it will give you better performance than a GTX 750 Ti.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked Video Card (£125.99 @ Aria PC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£28.38 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: SeaSonic ECO 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£29.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £184.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-30 07:12 BST+0100
 
issues that i woulf prefer parts from amazon as i have prime and it would be easier.ill show you what i have built

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00RORBQNW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1XCF8DLK3OC2Y
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ICUGOP0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DZ6R9GE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
i should be able to afford a nvidia 950 as my max budgets 200.if you got better parts for my pc and they are on amazon feel free to post them as i am open to suggestions.thanks!
 


The case is fine, that is personal preference really. The PSU is another matter though. EVGA doesn't have the most sparkling reputation for building quality PSUs apart from the SuperNova B2. I recommend the Seasonic ECO series 430W PSU. Also, try to save the extra 15 pounds for a GTX 950, it will be worth the extra performance (And you also have the option to SLI later on for more firepower, something the GTX 750 Ti can't do.).

To make it easier to read, the $ sign represents the pound.

Seasonic ECO Series 430W: Click Here. $32.22
Corsair Carbide Series 100R: Click Here. $42.95
MSI GTX 950: Click Here. $139.00

Total: $214.17
 


Card PSU sizes: http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
Not "carved in stone" but a guide to go by.

The Corsair CX line has gotten a bad rap due to its supposedly low quality capacitors. But no one I know has ever had one fail. I've had two CXs in builds I've done, and to the best of my knowledge, they are both still working fine. For everyday use, they will be OK. But they aren't one you'd want to use if you were going to do OC'ing.
 


This company will visit your home and assemble it for 80 Pounds since you won't need to re-install windows or transfer any data: Click Here.

Still, the price is a bit steep, and I'd rather spend 80 pounds more on a better GPU or an SSD for increased performance and learn to assemble the PC myself (It really isn't as hard as it seems!) :).