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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: bubbagum on August 05, 2010, 07:08:42 PM

Title: power supply question
Post by: bubbagum on August 05, 2010, 07:08:42 PM

I have a acer aspire x1200 PC.It has a 220 watt PSU that im going to replace. can i replace it with a psu that has more watts?

Title: Re: power supply question
Post by: 2x3i5x on August 05, 2010, 07:21:00 PM

of course you can  :)

Title: Re: power supply question
Post by: jason2074 on August 05, 2010, 07:31:47 PM

Things to consider in replacing a PSU:
a. Is your PSU not working or does'nt perform efficiently?
b. Have you upgraded or added any other HW that will not suffice current power output?
c. Make sure when buying a PSU has the same(assuming same HW specs) or higher power output.
d. Consider PSU mounting on CPU casing with different designs(compact).
e. PSU with good ventilation design for PSU fans.
f. Power pin connectors availability are design with current or new HW specs.