Upgrading my PSU

[Synckid]

Hello guys/gals, im looking to upgrade my entire pc, its old 2007 old. Its a hp 8200n ive been told it is a micro atx that being the case im looking to upgrade the mobo to an intel one. The questio i have is as follows can i use any PSU or is there a specific one that can fit my case or can i use any one?
id like to upgrade to a 400-500w to be able to make it my media center graphic cards etc etc..

 

[Ralston18]

Hello,

Probably the safest approach is to measure your existing PSU and look for a replacement with the same physical dimensions but a higher wattage.

Plus add up the power requirements for all of the components you expect to install and add some margin for future growth.

Then use that information to identify a PSU meeting those requirements.

 

[ko888]

I've replaced the PSU in one of those HP Pavilion Media Center systems for a friend. I installed an XFX TS Series 550W (P1-550S-XXB9) in its place and it fit perfectly.