Need New Power Supply

[baileywhite1998]

I was given an unfinished computer that needs a new power supply. The current one doesn't seem to be powerful enough. The computer won't always start, and it won't power everything at once. I do not have any info on the CPU, motherboard, or the video card, so I don't know what I need to get. It isn't a powerful system, an unknown cpu and motherboard, an old very basic graphics card, hard drives, and fans. I do know that the case was built in 2004. Also I don't know about compatibility with newer Power Supplies, and what is in the computer now. Here is a picture of the chart on the current Power Supply https://plus.google.com/photos/107277368584058760634/albums/5899908847101897585?authkey=CO3YpP7QupDV5AE. I need to know what to look for. I would love a recommendation.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

deadlink

 

[Neospiral]

You're not really giving us anything to go on here, and your link is broken. Perhaps gather some of the information on the components and ask again?

 

[baileywhite1998]

deadlink

Should work now.

 

[Onus]

I get a page not found.
It is difficult to recommend a PSU without knowing the rest of your parts though. Does the graphics card need no more than a single power connector (or none)? If it needs one or none, then a 380W Antec Earthwatts will power your system. It will cost around $45. There are certainly other options, some of which may be cheaper too, but the EA-380D has been a reliable "go-to" unit for me for years in basic builds.
Edit: ok, working now. That looks like one of the early Rosewill RG units. Unless it has failed, there should be no way it doesn't have enough power for a computer with a single graphics card.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207023

XFX P1-750X-XXB9 750W ATX12V 2.2 & ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

+ $15 off w/ promo code EMCXNXL25, ends 7/15

$79.00 SEASONIC made PSU.

This will do the job.

 

[baileywhite1998]

You're not really giving us anything to go on here, and your link is broken. Perhaps gather some of the information on the components and ask again?

I can't get info on the components. They are unmarked. No way to find them online.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Don't forget to choose a Best Solution when opening a question thread , the forum members will appreciate that.Thanks for posting on the forum.

 

[baileywhite1998]

I get a page not found.
It is difficult to recommend a PSU without knowing the rest of your parts though. Does the graphics card need no more than a single power connector (or none)? If it needs one or none, then a 380W Antec Earthwatts will power your system. It will cost around $45. There are certainly other options, some of which may be cheaper too, but the EA-380D has been a reliable "go-to" unit for me for years in basic builds.
Edit: ok, working now. That looks like one of the early Rosewill RG units. Unless it has failed, there should be no way it doesn't have enough power for a computer with a single graphics card.

It just plugs into the motherboard, that's it.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If your other PSU was 630 watts , I wouldn't get 380 watts.

 

[baileywhite1998]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207023

XFX P1-750X-XXB9 750W ATX12V 2.2 & ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

+ $15 off w/ promo code EMCXNXL25, ends 7/15

$79.00 SEASONIC made PSU.

This will do the job.

So you believe this will work? I assume you were able to see the picture.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes, your old one was a 630w Rosewill , not a good unit.This is a 750w , might seem like overkill , but it's such a good deal don't pass it up.

$25.00 rebate card < There is also a $25.00 rebate card to bring that PSU down to $54.00 FOR 750w.

 

[baileywhite1998]

Yes, your old one was a 630w Rosewill , not a good unit.This is a 750w , might seem like overkill , but it's such a good deal don't pass it up.

$25.00 rebate card < TherE is also a $25.00 rebate card to bring that PSU down to $54.00 FOR 750W.

I think I am going to try it.

 

[fkr]

just do what SR-71 Blackbird says. he is one of the most respected guys on this forum. the above recommendation made by
SR-71 Blackbird is good for almost any kind of build and I looked at your old PSU and this one is better in every way and a fair price

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You can use that for a future build also.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

$54.99 for that supply is a steal.

 

[Onus]

The primary determinant of how much power a PC needs is the graphics card(s). If yours does not need a separate power cable plugged into it, then it needs no more than 75W, and probably less. Even if you've got an old 130W CPU, the 380W Earthwatts will run your system. Whoever put the much bigger Rosewill in there probably thought the system needed a lot more power than it does, OR was planning significant future upgrades. The 750W Seasonic-built XFX is a nice PSU, but way bigger than you're likely to need. They have a 550W model as well, which would be cheaper while offering the same quality.
Carefully look over the motherboard for bulging or leaking capacitors. Google "bad capacitors" for some helpful images. If you find any, the motherboard is toast, and no PSU will let it work again. Motherboards can be "re-capped" if you are skilled with a soldering iron and can identify and obtain replacement capacitors, but as old as it is it makes more sense to replace the motherboard if that is its problem.

 

[ko888]

That old PSU is a Rosewill Green Series RG630-2 630W that has been discontinued.

If you were able to provide us with a picture of your power supply unit why don't you take a picture of the internals of your system like the motherboard and graphics card?

 

[fkr]

you are not getting much cheaper than $55 for any trustworthy powersupply. and just about any seasonic power supply at $55 is better than anything at $45 (unless it was seasonic).

 

[Onus]

The RG series reviewed well, and probably marked the point where Rosewill decided to stop offering junk PSUs. Any PSU can fail, but before arbitrarily replacing that one, it would be a good idea to try and rule out other problems. A local shop may be able to help you with some diagnostic testing without charging you an arm and a leg.

 

[baileywhite1998]

The RG series reviewed well, and probably marked the point where Rosewill decided to stop offering junk PSUs. Any PSU can fail, but before arbitrarily replacing that one, it would be a good idea to try and rule out other problems. A local shop may be able to help you with some diagnostic testing without charging you an arm and a leg.

I looked and the capacitors seemed to be fine. Also it did start for a wile, and still will start every now and again. When I got it the man told me that the power supply needed replacing. Also the current one is 630w, so why go way lower? I am going to upgrade the graphics card, ram, and add a bigger hard drive and add an SSD either way.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's a great value , and you will have it for future use.

 

[baileywhite1998]

That old PSU is a Rosewill Green Series RG630-2 630W that has been discontinued.

If you were able to provide us with a picture of your power supply unit why don't you take a picture of the internals of your system like the motherboard and graphics card?

Here is a blurry picture of the inside of the computer.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OZN0_B0FeS_DAJegyRcYsrmvLskcrM7Gx85fCTQoHuE?feat=directlink

 

[fkr]

SR-71 Blackbird,
Onus,
ko888

quite the gathering

 

[ko888]

Here is a blurry picture of the inside of the computer.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OZN0_B0FeS_DAJegyRcYsrmvLskcrM7Gx85fCTQoHuE?feat=directlink

That's the same picture of your power supply unit's label that you posted earlier.