Will my Gigabyte GeForce GT 220 work on a 240watt power supply ?

[HeroicKevin92]

Hello 2 PART QUESTION
1. I have a Geforce 220, but I did my research & the minimum Watts would be 300w
(for the power supply)
in order for it to be compatible/not fry/ what say you.
Is this true ? Or do I have to buy a higher Wattage PSU?

2. Is my HP Compaq dc5800 SFF capable of running dual PSU's?

 

[ThatVietGuy]

1) You need higher wattage.
2) No prebuilt computer is capable of running two PSUs. There's no way to effectively or safely combine two PSUs in one PC.

 

[HeroicKevin92]

1) You need higher wattage.
2) No prebuilt computer is capable of running two PSUs. There's no way to effectively or safely combine two PSUs in one PC.

1. Thank you, sir.
2. Got it. You would be able to tell me what type of power supply i have ? Meaning, I am trying to buy something like this on Amazon.com ]http://www.amazon.com/Sentey%C2%AE-Bxp600-ps-Bearing-Efficiency-Protection/dp/B00JGUR84Q/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417639540&sr=1-5&keywords=power+supply+sata+power%2Fled [/url]

but i have NO CLUE if the plugs are correct ? I had an old eMachines laying around so i stripped the 300w PSU. Turns out the plugs were not compatible. I have no knowledge in that area. HELP! Thank you in advance!

 

[ThatVietGuy]

PSUs like the one you linked are probably too big for the case to actually fit and I don't know of any high-quality PSUs that can fit in a small form factor PC like yours.

Those things were never meant for gaming anyway.

 

[HeroicKevin92]

PSUs like the one you linked are probably too big for the case to actually fit and I don't know of any high-quality PSUs that can fit in a small form factor PC like yours.

Those things were never meant for gaming anyway.

I know it won't fit. That is pretty obvious, but I am trying to find out if the PSU i Linked, will work for my CPU.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

I don't see why the PSU you linked wouldn't work. As long as the PSU has a 24-pin power connector (which it does) you should be ready to go.

 

[HeroicKevin92]

I don't see why the PSU you linked wouldn't work. As long as the PSU has a 24-pin power connector (which it does) you should be ready to go.

Because my computer isn't a 20-4 pin thing. It's 24-4. And in the photos that are shown, it shows a 12by12 but with a 6pin power thing. Its very confusing. I need a 12by12=24 2by2=4 (power thing) : /

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Take your own picture and post it.

Considering it is an HP, I wouldn't be surprised if they're using their own proprietary port to prevent upgrades from happening.

Again, these things weren't meant for gaming and, by the looks of it, significant upgrading.

 

[GhislainG]

Hello 2 PART QUESTION
1. I have a Geforce 220, but I did my research & the minimum Watts would be 300w
(for the power supply)
in order for it to be compatible/not fry/ what say you.
Is this true ? Or do I have to buy a higher Wattage PSU?

2. Is my HP Compaq dc5800 SFF capable of running dual PSU's?

1. The GPU draws 54W maximum: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Inno3D/GeForce_GT_220/28.html

2. No. Those systems are for business use where a powerful GPU isn't required, but adding a GeForce GT GT 220 shouldn't be an issue.

 

[GhislainG]

Take your own picture and post it.

Considering it is an HP, I wouldn't be surprised if they're using their own proprietary port to prevent upgrades from happening.

Again, these things weren't meant for gaming and, by the looks of it, significant upgrading.

In case the OP can't provide it, here's a picture of the OEM 240W PSU: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-HP-DC5800-DC5850-DC7900-SFF-240W-Power-Supply-460974-001-4624635-001-/331103900267?pt=PCA_UPS&hash=item4d1754926b

 

[HeroicKevin92]

Thanks guys! I don't want my CPU to be under anytime of pressure (wait for it) so i ordered a Diablotek DA Series 400-Watt... No it won't fit in my HP Compaq DC5800 SFF. (There it is) But I don't live in a dustbowl/volcano/swamp. So i think i should be ok with having the PSU outside of an enclosed Case, as long as the wires are long enough.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

I hope you realize Diablotek is a junk PSU manufacturer, just fair warning.

 

[GhislainG]

I hope you realize Diablotek is a junk PSU manufacturer, just fair warning.

But it should be as powerful as the OEM 240W PSU that probably is more powerful than its rating.

 

[HeroicKevin92]

I hope you realize Diablotek is a junk PSU manufacturer, just fair warning.

But it should be as powerful as the OEM 240W PSU that probably is more powerful than its rating.

Can you elaborate a little more on that ? Please

 

[GhislainG]

Your OEM PSU is good enough as it delivers 12V at 7.5A and 12V CPU at 11.5A; you're not adding a power hungry GPU. Why not try it and if it doesn't work, then get another 300W quality PSU. Look at the Diablotek DA Series 400-Watt PSU specs: no active PFC (that's why it has that little red switch to change input voltage), but its low cost is fair for the low quality. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Ultimately it's your PC and money. I presume you already determined a standard ATX PSU works with your motherboard?

 

[HeroicKevin92]

Your OEM PSU is good enough as it delivers 12V at 7.5A and 12V CPU at 11.5A; you're not adding a power hungry GPU. Why not try it and if it doesn't work, then get another 300W quality PSU. Look at the Diablotek DA Series 400-Watt PSU specs: no active PFC (that's why it has that little red switch to change input voltage), but its low cost is fair for the low quality. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Ultimately it's your PC and money. I presume you already determined a standard ATX PSU works with your motherboard?

Works well ? i kinda don't understand you gotta be more specific. It isn't compatible for my machine as far as it fitting. I have a HP Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor. But it should turn on as far as it working well.

 

[GhislainG]

If you decide to go ahead with it, make sure the connector is a standard 24 pin ATX. How will you get the OEM PSU running? Its fan is the only one and it has to work to cool the PC.

 

[HeroicKevin92]

If you decide to go ahead with it, make sure the connector is a standard 24 pin ATX. How will you get the OEM PSU running? Its fan is the only one and it has to work to cool the PC.

The PSU I ordered does have an ATX 24pin. An to your 2nd question, i have no idea what you are talking about. The PSU is coming with a lot of different plugs so that it is capable to run on older & new model Computers.

FYI- it's better to completely overwhelm people with details instead of confusing them & only giving the smallest ammount of clues. Please be more specific.

 

[GhislainG]

Will you have both PSU running at the same time? The 240W OEM PSU pulls hot air out of the PC; an external PSU can't do that. A solution would be to leave the top of the case off, but I wouldn't recommend that.

Why don't you sell that business PC and get a more powerful PC that really meets your requirements without having to resort to an external PSU?

 

[HeroicKevin92]

Will you have both PSU running at the same time? The 240W OEM PSU pulls hot air out of the PC; an external PSU can't do that. A solution would be to leave the top of the case off, but I wouldn't recommend that.

Why don't you sell that business PC and get a more powerful PC that really meets your requirements without having to resort to an external PSU?

No no. I will only be using 1 PSU, the Diablotek. And my pc has a fan in front of the computer pulling hot air out. & the Video Card i ordered has a built-in fan AND I am buying an extra Fan with a Fan Header. So the cooling SHOULDN'T be a problem. Right ?

 

[GhislainG]

Then it won't be an issue.