Upgrading GPU and PSU

[lemonfridge]

I have a RS322e, with a wirless card and an extra gig or ram.

I'm looking to upgrade the graphics card to a ATI Radeon X800. But I dont know if the PSU will be enough to power everything.

If it isnt, where can I get a 400w PSU that will fit the case? is the current one a standard size?

[seb21__]

You should open the case, then you see whether you could change the PSU or not. A X800 is a bit much for the PSU, like the 9800Pro. But a Radeon 9600Pro should be possible. But it's your's.

I think the preinstalled PSU doesn't have more than 300W. And the combinate power is much more important. (which is a quality question)

If you can use a standard PSU, then take a look at HEC. Be carefull that you get one with all connections which you need.

[lemonfridge]

You should open the case, then you see whether you could change the PSU or not. A X800 is a bit much for the PSU, like the 9800Pro. But a Radeon 9600Pro should be possible. But it's your's.

I think the preinstalled PSU doesn't have more than 300W. And the combinate power is much more important. (which is a quality question)

If you can use a standard PSU, then take a look at HEC. Be carefull that you get one with all connections which you need.

Its certainly removable, But I've no idea of it's a standard size and easily replaced.

[seb21__]

This is a standard PSU from TAGAN.




Your preinstalled PSU looks same?

[lemonfridge]

Its certainly looks the same size.

[robpaxton]

The sizes of standard ATX power supplies are:

ATX: 6x3.5x5.5", HxWxD. Most common. Uses 4 mounting screws.

Mini-ATX: 5x3.5x5", HxWxD. Rare size. Uses 4 mounting screws. Can be used in a regular ATX case, but often not the other way around.

MicroATX: 5x3x4", HxWxD. Use 3 mounting screws. Not interchangeable with ATX or miniATX.

Flex ATX: Even smaller than Micro ATX. Various sizes according to case specs; often not interchangeable.

The RS would appear to have a customised Flex ATX power supply installed.

[lemonfridge]

I managed to get inside and have a measure.
H: 3.5, W: 6.5, 😧 4

I think my best solution now would be to ask some case modders what would be best. Unless someone here can point me in a better direction?

[seb21__]

Is it really a costomised Flex ATX then it hasn't enough power to handle the newest graphic cards. If you able to mod this PC-case then you should do it maybe. It's yours. I, personally, would think about a new PC. Lian Li cases are a excellent base for excellent PC, IMO. click me

It's sad to see how impossible it is to uprade a complete PC.

[kee-lo_]

Yeah thats a custom PSU alright, shame Sony don't make them for sale - but then again they're not really the modder's choice.

[lemonfridge]

Look what I managed to find, Asus TA.

Almost exactly the same design, but it takes standard sized PSUs. I should have it by Friday, so i'll be moving everything into it.

What should I do with my old Vaio case??