SkyeDarkhawk Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 If you have a mid-size tower or a full tower, it'll more than likely fit. However, if you have a slim case or other small form case, then you'll need something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Well example I have a AM3 cpu so I know with the added info I can't uses i-3 i-5 or i-7's cpu But I can use Dual cores and Quad cores. But cause of my power supply being limted to 255 watts running a six core with everything else wouldn't work Best thing to do is just write down everything you know about your compter and google the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) Well, if i measured right, and i think i did for once, its `15inches tall and 15 inches long, and like 7 inches wide Edited January 18, 2011 by General Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyeDarkhawk Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 That should be a mid-size case; a small form would be somewhere around 13"Hx13"Lx5"W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 So you think that PSU you linked would fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyeDarkhawk Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 More that likely. Usually there isn't a width different in mid-size and full size towers. That power supply should work just fine, it also has a lot of upgrade options, like 2 PCI-E power connects for when you get a new video card or two, 4 molex power connectors (IDE devices) and 4 SATA power adapters. It also has enough power output to last you for at least one motherboard upgrade down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thank you soo much Skye. I've probably consumed too much of your time >.<. I think i might be on the winning side of winning over my Dad. These items he just wants me to check also that they are on two places called Micro Center and PME (Our localish guys he goes to) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolf Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 With $180 Theres not really too much you can "upgrade" with more then 1 item ..But your Ram is a good start Long as you know what ram you need and if it supports more then the 2 gig it has I think that upgrading to 4GB is really worth it, and not that expensive. Even if you stay with WinXP, that small amount (~250MB) of memory XP can't address isn't that much, besides, Win7 is somewhat heavier. Add that that going to Dual Channel may cause a increase of performance, and for $30 it is cheap. No, not every application will use the full 4GB, but if you start multitasking and having a lot of background apps running, 2GB is full without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 So you think that PSU you linked would fit? Ya if your running a mid size case or bigger your power supply should be atleast 300w or more .no worrys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyeDarkhawk Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Microcenter Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Power supply RAM Newegg Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Power supply RAM Assuming you have a Microcenter close by, you can purchase the products in store, and the only shipping costs you'll have is a fast food place and the gas to get there. With Newegg, you'll obviously have some higher shipping costs. But in any event, those three things will help your computer out a good deal. Windows 7 the most, the RAM second, then the power supply. After that you're good for a video card down the road, a new motherboard and processor with support for at least 2 PCI-E slots, then an additional video card (or a new set of two) to run SLI/Crossfire. And don't worry about my time, I've got plenty of it. Plus we're all family here in the clan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 kk. Thanks. Btw....What is SLI and CrossFire And what is Modular, in terms of PSU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Not sure, but my dad doesnt think the cooler master will work on my MB, because it has a 24 pin connector and the PSU has a 20+4 connector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyeDarkhawk Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 The difference between a 24 pin and a 20+4 pin is that the last four pins of the 24 pin setup is separate, allowing the PSU to be used on more than just 24 pin boards, but also 20 pin boards. Modular PSUs allow you to remove cables you don't need. SLI/Crossfire is a video card technology that allows you to run two video cards at the same time to display the same image. This effectively gives you double the processing power for video performance. It's not a big concern for your motherboard right now since you only have 1 PCI-E slot, but it would allow you to use the power supply in the future if you get a new motherboard that does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Alright, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolf Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Microcenter Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade RAM Newegg Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade RAM And don't worry about my time, I've got plenty of it. Plus we're all family here in the clan. Two remarks: Upgrade only works for WinVista (according to newegg), and General has WinXP. Don't know if it works for XP too... Second, General already has 1x2GB, buying 2x2GB is possible but not required, adding 1x2GB is cheaper and also possible (however, to find a good match, we need to get more info from the current module). About the time, I don't have that many, should be getting ready for an exam right now, so I can't go into detail of my remarks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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