PSU (power supply unit) compatibilities

[chase24]

after frying my psu, i purchased another stock psu from the same brand and model hp pavilion elite.

my pc is hp pavilion elite m9350f


questions:
1.is it okay if i purchase other brand of psu?

2.does hp package pc is limited in its own model of psu that i can only use stock psu with 460 watts?

3.can i use another brand of psu and stick it inside of the cpu stock casing, will it fit?

4. is it okay if i replace the stock psu with other brand that have higher watts like 700watts, will it not destroy the components?

 

[kimsland]

Yes to all (except 2, which is the opposite)

Here's all info on your HP product:
https://www.techspot.com/vb/topic100655.html

 

[Tedster]

more wattage will not destroy components, but it will waste more energy. Google "PSU" calculator and add 30% to the results to find out your requirements.

1,2,3 are all yes. But if you use a standard case ATX (not micro ATX) then a regular size PSU should work just find. Always buy quality. go to tomshardwareguide.com to read their PSU reviews.

 

[kimsland]

Sorry I read this part:

4. is it okay if i replace the stock psu with other brand that have higher watts like 700watts

Which is Yes

But...

It had this on the end of the line too:

will it not destroy the components?

Which is No