Question Is there a way to know the PSU in a computer without opening it?

[Abhishek 55]

Just as the question states, is there any way to know without opening the thing up??

 

[mbreslin1954]

No, not unless you can read the label information from outside the case, and I don't think that's possible. Unlike the motherboard or processor, the PSU isn't intelligent, so you can't run software that will interrogate it and find out what it is. You have to open the case and read the label.

 

[ur6beersaway]

What do you have as a computer? Model#

 

[Abhishek 55]

I have a HP Windows Vista Home basic Ready made PC

 

[ur6beersaway]

300 watts

 

[ScrewySqrl]

is this a custom/home built PC, or from one of the major manufacturers?

 

[xomm]

If it's a generic brand name computer, it's most likely 300W. "HP Windows Vista Home basic Ready made PC" isn't a model number, though. Look on the front of your computer.

 

[Abhishek 55]

It is written HP 2009f on my monitor

 

[Abhishek 55]

Can you tell from this information?
Model #: p6140in
Product #: KY645AA-ACJ
Serial #: INA93404F1
Software Build #: 93APv3PrA2
Service ID #: 101-409
PCBRAND: Pavilion

 

[xomm]

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01815020&lang=en&cc=us&contentType=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId=3942799&prodTypeId=12454

250W

 

[g-unit1111]

is this a custom/home built PC, or from one of the major manufacturers?

You can check that by going to the UL website and entering the model number and serial number. This page tells you how to do that: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-oem-manufacturer,2913-3.html

Can you tell from this information?
Model #: p6140in
Product #: KY645AA-ACJ
Serial #: INA93404F1
Software Build #: 93APv3PrA2
Service ID #: 101-409
PCBRAND: Pavilion

Yes, go here and input that information again: http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm