how do i know what power supply i have in my pc

JT360 · Feb 4, 2016

I need to know what my power supply is

woodson75 · Feb 4, 2016

Turn off your PC, unplug everything, and take one of the side panels off the case and have a look at the PSU. If the model/wattage isn't emblazoned on the side of the unit, there will be sticker on it stating wattage etc.

JT360 · Feb 4, 2016

I did but i see a lot of numbers and i don't know which it is go to this link http://www.filedropper.com/powersupplypic and download the file to see a pic of this

JT360 · Feb 4, 2016

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woodson75 · Feb 4, 2016

Max output appears to be 305 watts

JT360 · Feb 4, 2016

Do you think I could get this graphics card with those watts... https://www.google.com/shopping/product/3086070048121078835/specs?q=Zotac+ZT-60601-10L+GeForce+GT+610+Graphic+Card+-+810+MHz+Core+-+2+GB+DDR3+SDRAM+-...&oq=Zotac+ZT-60601-10L+GeForce+GT+610+Graphic+Card+-+810+MHz+Core+-+2+GB+DDR3+SDRAM+-...&aqs=chrome..69i57.262j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjVy4Ckud_KAhUKSSYKHd-pBrkQuC8IiAE

woodson75 · Feb 4, 2016

According to this thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1782692/psu-gt610.html the minimum is: System Power Requirement (W) 300 W - so you'd be pushing it

JT360 · Feb 4, 2016

If I were to witch out power supply and get this one do you think it might work... https://jet.com/product/detail/5e42dcd423174718ab79ef47f4a2bac3?jcmp=pla:ggl:badnj_electronics_a3:badnj_electronics_a3 :na:

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JT360 · Feb 4, 2016

I dont know if you see the link but its right beside the 3 periods

woodson75 · Feb 4, 2016

Reviews for this unit on Newegg aren't particularly good (for instance, it has no power switch!).

You might want to look through this list from another TH post: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Many would say, don't cheap out on a PSU, as a cheap one could blow your whole system...

turkey3_scratch · Feb 4, 2016

Hi, what is the model of your power supply? Many 300W power supplies blow after drawing 200W. What is the exact model without me downloading some fishy file form a site I'm unfamiliar with?

And why are you trying to figure out what it is?

woodson75 · Feb 4, 2016

It looks like its pre-installed into a Dell machine.

Here's the pic he posted from a site you probably are familiar with, and isn't 'fishy' 😛 http://imgur.com/qwope8V

turkey3_scratch · Feb 4, 2016

Thanks for the imgur! Well, it's a power supply with zero known information on it, so by my standards it's probably a poor quality 200W unit. So @OP I would change it for something of quality.

JT360 · Feb 4, 2016

How about this one Has great rating from NewEgg but i want to buy at Jet.com (they are both the same from what i see) Should I get 1st gen or 2nd Gen
NewEgg - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171046&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817171046&gclid=Cj0KEQiAisy1BRD7_YSgpduD2cEBEiQAPR3UuM1MIj1zDJtnkYcGCH6HQZRmnhfYcORc4xuYRyad-eEaAstU8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

Jet.com - https://jet.com/product/detail/b116e03ab55941e68a7fe7d02cc4b573?jcmp=pla:ggl:cwin_electronics_a3:electronics_accessories_computer_components_computer_power_supplies_a3_other :na:

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JT360 · Feb 4, 2016

Thanks a lot woodson75 and again if you cant see the link its still there next to jet.com

turkey3_scratch · Feb 4, 2016

No that PSU will stink. Cooler Master Elite are just really poor.

woodson75 · Feb 4, 2016

According to the TH PSU tier rating, the 550W "second gen" version of that PSU is a tier 4, meaning:

"Built down to a low price. Not exactly the most stable units ever created. Very basic safety circuitry or even thin gauge wiring used. Not for gaming rigs or overclocking systems of any kind. Avoid unless your budget dictates your choice."