Power Supply Help

[cardsforlife]

Help on if I bought the correct power supply.

 

[arossetti]

Your lack of information is not helpful.

 

[geofelt]

What did you buy?
What is your graphics card?
It is better to ask BEFORE you buy.

 

[cardsforlife]

Your lack of information is not helpful.

Specs:

Processor: Intel core i7 2.93 ghz 64-bit

Power Supply: LiteOn PS-5221-9 AE 220-240 Watt

Ram: 8gb

Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 5450

 

[ItsChristian]

what i7 is it?

 

[cardsforlife]

What did you buy?
What is your graphics card?
It is better to ask BEFORE you buy.

EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR

AMD Radeon HD 5450

 

[cardsforlife]

what i7 is it?

h57h-ad (v1.0)

that is the motherboard not sure if that is what you are asking

 

[arossetti]

Is it a Power Supply: LiteOn PS-5221-9 AE 220-240 Watt or a EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR?

If its an EVGA they are very good PSUs. I haven't heard of a LiteOn.

 

[cardsforlife]

Is it a Power Supply: LiteOn PS-5221-9 AE 220-240 Watt or a LiteOn PS-5221-9 AE 220-240 Watt?

If its an EVGA they are very good PSUs. I haven't heard of a LiteOn.

First I apologize for lack of info I am very new to computers

It currently has the LiteOn PS-5221-9 AE 220-240 Watt
I bought the EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR to put in it.
I think the specs are right for my system its just the power supply looks like it wont fit in it I am not sure if I got the correct format.

 

[arossetti]

The EVGA will be far superior to the LiteOn. Anytime you build a system never skimp on the PSU. One bad power spike and you can fry all your components. If it won't fit then I suspect your enclosure can not support that PSU. Generally that PSU should fit any ATX, mATX, eATX and many mITX form factor enclosures.

 

[cardsforlife]

The EVGA will be far superior to the LiteOn. Anytime you build a system never skimp on the PSU. One bad power spike and you can fry all your components. If it won't fit then I suspect your enclosure can not support that PSU. Generally that PSU should fit any ATX, mATX, eATX and many mITX form factor enclosures.

So how do I figure out what form factor my PC is?
My motherboard says it is a micro ATX but that doesnt make sense because the EVGA doesnt fit.

 

[arossetti]

Your form factor is mATX but that doesn't mean that your enclosure supports ATX PSUs. Looking up your old PSU on Google makes me believe that you have a very generic enclosure with a smaller form factor PSU. You may need another case.

 

[cardsforlife]

The EVGA will be far superior to the LiteOn. Anytime you build a system never skimp on the PSU. One bad power spike and you can fry all your components. If it won't fit then I suspect your enclosure can not support that PSU. Generally that PSU should fit any ATX, mATX, eATX and many mITX form factor enclosures.

Is it possible I could buy the same power supply in a different format so it fits my case?

Also my case is the stock case that came with the Acer Veriton X498G

 

[cardsforlife]

Your form factor is mATX but that doesn't mean that your enclosure supports ATX PSUs. Looking up your old PSU on Google makes me believe that you have a very generic enclosure with a smaller form factor PSU. You may need another case.

Is it possible I could buy the same power supply in a different format so it fits my case?

Also my case is the stock case that came with the Acer Veriton X498G

 

[geofelt]

Why do you need a new psu?
Is the old one damaged?
A HD5450 needs no more than a minimal psu.

Likely your psu is not ATX format.
Look at the dimensions of what fits that you have and compare it to some different formats.
Newegg is a good source for this info.
Look at TFX or SFX. It is the end dimensions(that you see from the rear) that are important.
Standard ATX will be 86 x 150mm. The length can vary from 140mm to 180mm.

 

[cardsforlife]

Why do you need a new psu?
Is the old one damaged?
A HD5450 needs no more than a minimal psu.

Likely your psu is not ATX format.
Look at the dimensions of what fits that you have and compare it to some different formats.
Newegg is a good source for this info.
Look at TFX or SFX. It is the end dimensions(that you see from the rear) that are important.
Standard ATX will be 86 x 150mm. The length can vary from 140mm to 180mm.

The one I have in there now is damaged and the PC wont work and I was planning on getting a new graphics card in the future. So I figured I could kill two birds with one stone. I need to get to bed I have school tomorrow, but I will have more questions tomorrow at about this time or during school If I have time to do research. Thank you.

 

[geofelt]

I skipped your info on your current psu.
It is a LiteOn PS-5221-9 AE 220-240 Watt
You can buy a replacement for about $65. $50 on ebay.
https://www.amazon.com/DPS-220UB-PS-5221-9-PS-5221-06-CPB09-D220R-Acer/dp/B009F7SXIA

It can run most any discrete graphics card that does not need an aux 6 pin power adapter.
The strongest currently available would be a GTX750ti.
You will want a low profile version to fit your case.
Here is one.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125680

Considering that your pc is all but obsolete, you might want to consider a new build.

 

[cardsforlife]

I skipped your info on your current psu.
It is a LiteOn PS-5221-9 AE 220-240 Watt
You can buy a replacement for about $65. $50 on ebay.
https://www.amazon.com/DPS-220UB-PS-5221-9-PS-5221-06-CPB09-D220R-Acer/dp/B009F7SXIA

It can run most any discrete graphics card that does not need an aux 6 pin power adapter.
The strongest currently available would be a GTX750ti.
You will want a low profile version to fit your case.
Here is one.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125680

Considering that your pc is all but obsolete, you might want to consider a new build.

If I get a replacement psu could it also handle a R7 260x ? And the link you listed to the graphics card I looked at it and the card says it needs at least. 400w psu.