What PSUs are compatible with my computer?

[joseywales09]

Hey everyone, I have been planning on upgrading my PSU for sometime but now with my new Graphics card I really want a new one. But I have a problem. I have an eMachine T3256 and I don't know what types are compatible with it. I have looked on the website but they dont tell me anything. Thanks for any comments.

 

[A_DOG73]

What PSU do you have right now?

 

[CrossFire851]

I would say an atx, but uncertain??????
I hope some more info comes up so someone can help.


Best of Luck...

 

[joseywales09]

I have a bestec 300W it works fine with my geforce 6600 but i need a new one n e ways.

 

[CrossFire851]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...k=all&N=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&Go.x=23&Go.y=31



Any of these should work with your computer, so go through all of them until you find the one thats right for you.


Best of Luck...

 

[CrossFire851]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103935


I think that this one will do the trick.


Best of Luck...

 

[joseywales09]

Ok thanks hopefully it will work with my computer.

 

[DonNagual]

Well, that bestec PSU is a standard ATX psu, so I'd say it is safe to assume that it will fit in your case. The only part I am worried about is whether or not emachines is using any proprietary motherboard connections. I just did a bit of googling, and the best info I could find said that the "newer" emachines can use standard ATX psus no problem, but no specific info on your particular model.

I'd go to their live chat: http://www.emachines.com/support/options.html and ask them directly to be sure.

Assuming a standard ATX will work, here is a great one for $40. It has over 30amps on the 12v rails, and 400w of juice which will be PLENTY for your system:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953

 

[RealBlackStuff]

Spot-on DonNagual

 

[joseywales09]

Thanks guys. Im not planning on getting one for about a month or so.

 

[joseywales09]

Well, that bestec PSU is a standard ATX psu, so I'd say it is safe to assume that it will fit in your case. The only part I am worried about is whether or not emachines is using any proprietary motherboard connections. I just did a bit of googling, and the best info I could find said that the "newer" emachines can use standard ATX psus no problem, but no specific info on your particular model.

I'd go to their live chat: http://www.emachines.com/support/options.html and ask them directly to be sure.

Assuming a standard ATX will work, here is a great one for $40. It has over 30amps on the 12v rails, and 400w of juice which will be PLENTY for your system:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953

Ok well I know that the one you showed me is compatible with a 20 and 24 pin connection in the mobo. But what I am worried about is if it will fit. My PsU is right above the CPU fan and it looks like I would have to unscrew it to remove the PSU. Any ideas, or suggestions?

 

[joseywales09]

Please guys would you know of anything to do?

 

[RealBlackStuff]

You should be able to loosen the mounting screws from the outside, and slide it out (after you disconnected everything inside)
It's the box on the top/left.
Standard PSU size by the looks of it

 

[joseywales09]

Ok thanks. Oh and by the way, does anybody have any ideas on how to keep track of where my connections were? As in putting them on a piece of paper or making a diagram.

 

[DonNagual]

If you really want to be certain you don't miss a thing, and want to do it right the first time, you could by some labels (stickers) and tag everything before you disconnect. Just a thought.

 

[joseywales09]

Hey thats a pretty good idea. I'll probably do that. Thanks Don