I have two questions....I am buying the piece parts for my grandson to build his first "gaming" computer. When I looked for a power supply I find that this doesn't come with one. Since I haven't a clue about any of this, could you please offer a recommendation for the BEST I can buy for him? I see that C Ferguson mentions the following: Antec VP-450 450 Watt Energy Star Certified Power Supply. Do you agree that this is the BEST? Also, I'd like to buy him a toolkit since this is his first project of this sort, and we live in a remote area without access to this type of thing, would you kindly make a recommendation of a toolkit I could buy him that would have everything he might need to accomplish this build from scratch? I thank you so much for your help in this matter - it is invaluable! I have two questions....I am buying the piece parts for my grandson to build his first "gaming" computer. When I looked for a power supply I find that this doesn't come with one. ... » Read More I have two questions....I am buying the piece parts for my grandson to build his first "gaming" computer. When I looked for a power supply I find that this doesn't come with one. Since I haven't a clue about any of this, could you please offer a recommendation for the BEST I can buy for him? I see that C Ferguson mentions the following: Antec VP-450 450 Watt Energy Star Certified Power Supply. Do you agree that this is the BEST? Also, I'd like to buy him a toolkit since this is his first project of this sort, and we live in a remote area without access to this type of thing, would you kindly make a recommendation of a toolkit I could buy him that would have everything he might need to accomplish this build from scratch? I thank you so much for your help in this matter - it is invaluable! « Show Less
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A gaming computer will need more than 450watts. Go with at least 750 or more. Also, one with dual fans would be good. The tool kits for computers are all about the same.
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Another mentioned he is using a 300 watt power supply in the present reviews. At present, my computer setup is using the following: Corsair Builder Series CX 500 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX500) The one that is being used at present for this setup is performing great and is ultra-quiet as well. Overall, very satisfied with the power supply in use. Cannot guarantee that a 300 watt power supply will work as desired. Can state that the one in use by the computer here has had no power issues or cause any errors for the operating system. Corsair Builder power supply is performing great and is also an efficient power supply. Another mentioned he is using a 300 watt power supply in the present reviews. At present, my computer setup is using the following: Corsair Builder Series CX 500 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX500) The one that is being used at present for this setup is performing great and is ultra-quiet as well. Overall, very satisfied with the power supply in use. Cannot guarantee that a 300 watt power supply will work as desired. Can state that the one in use by the computer here has had no power issues or cause any errors for the operating system. Corsair Builder power supply is performing great and is also... » Read More Another mentioned he is using a 300 watt power supply in the present reviews. At present, my computer setup is using the following: Corsair Builder Series CX 500 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX500) The one that is being used at present for this setup is performing great and is ultra-quiet as well. Overall, very satisfied with the power supply in use. Cannot guarantee that a 300 watt power supply will work as desired. Can state that the one in use by the computer here has had no power issues or cause any errors for the operating system. Corsair Builder power supply is performing great and is also an efficient power supply. « Show Less
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You always want more power than what is suggested. It will run but will put extra wear in the 600w power supply. Took a fast look if you are spending this much on the graphics card take a look for yourself. You can find a decent 850w-1200w for under $300. I did see one under $100, when you can you want to double the power requirements.
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Hi, I realize that this is an old post, but the power supply is a 12 volt 1 amp with a barrel connector. These can be found as generics or multi-application power supplies right here on Amazon or on eBay. Hope that helps! Best2u, Max4urmoney
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I installed a Nvidia GEForce but the box said it needed a 500 watt power supply. Rather than risk it, I replaced the power supply also. Adds another $60 to the expense. But, it's working.
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Hi, thanks for contacting us. We carry a 30 day warranty on this item. We do not know what power supply you will need to operate this power supply. I am sorry and if there is anything else I can do for you or if you have any other questions please let me know.Sincerely,Chris Nickels Red Planet Trading
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I know your post was almost a month ago; however if you have not received any help here are the graphic card comparison charts that you need to determine how big an upgrade that the new card would be http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/ As far as how big a power supply that you would need, this really depends on how many hard drives, optical drives, ram, etc. that you have. My suggestion would be 600 is usually a decent wattage for a power supply with an upper end graphics card.
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Not a question, but I'll try to offer my take on these things. I have had four Thermaltake Power supplies, in 500 to 650 watts. Only one failed, but no fans. It was the little tickle current that allowed it to start. I sent it back with all its paperwork and a description of the problem. They promptly sent me a new one, in its own box. Thermaltake Power isn't cheap, but their quality and service are unmatched. I've used nothing else for about five years. Good luck.
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http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_eMachines_1.0_A_A.zip?acerid=633933437244339685&Step1=DESKTOP&Step2=T%20SERIES&Step3=T3995&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=EMACHINES&SC=PA_6E says nothing that helps you. turn off the computer, unplug it, press and hold the power button to drain power, lay it down so you can pop the case open and remove a cover, place cover to the side, touch the top of the metal square power supply, look for a pair of connectors probably next to the cpu socket, the one with the aluminum heat sink, you need to know if you are using an AT or ATX form factor power supply, count the power cables and types coming out of the existing power supply, call newegg or tigerdirect and consult with them. it's a good power supply with decent power for a NON-upgraded (not a lot of peripherals, drives, basic video card) PC. Good Luck, I can't tell from here.
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Go with a quality power supply like a 300w seasonic and you'll be fine. Always go name brand on a psu. Never go cheap. A 430w power supply will give you a little overhead to add a graphics card in the future if you want to do dual graphics, but even 430w will be overkill if the card can run off of the pcie bus.
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The manufacturer says, "The display card requires up to 225 watts of power". Most desktops with an i5 or i7 draw less that 100 watts. A 460 watt power supply is more than adequate.It seems people are always telling you that you need a humongous power supply but anyone that builds computers and/or uses them professionally like I do know this is just hype. I run two computers, a monitor, a 23" LED LCD HD TV, and a lot of other minor items behind an UPS and all of them seldom draw more than 300 watts combined. When playing a high GUI game the draw may go as high as 350 watt for everything.Fred Brooks owner and CEO, H&O; PC Solutions The manufacturer says, "The display card requires up to 225 watts of power". Most desktops with an i5 or i7 draw less that 100 watts. A 460 watt power supply is more than adequate.It seems people are always telling you that you need a humongous power supply but anyone that builds computers and/or uses them professionally like I do know this is just hype. I run two computers, a monitor, a 23" LED LCD HD TV, and a lot of other minor items behind an UPS and all of them seldom draw more than 300 watts combined. When playing a high GUI game the draw may go as high as... » Read More The manufacturer says, "The display card requires up to 225 watts of power". Most desktops with an i5 or i7 draw less that 100 watts. A 460 watt power supply is more than adequate.It seems people are always telling you that you need a humongous power supply but anyone that builds computers and/or uses them professionally like I do know this is just hype. I run two computers, a monitor, a 23" LED LCD HD TV, and a lot of other minor items behind an UPS and all of them seldom draw more than 300 watts combined. When playing a high GUI game the draw may go as high as 350 watt for everything.Fred Brooks owner and CEO, H&O; PC Solutions « Show Less
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I agree Marino on the intergrated graphics install a good video card for more powerplay especially if your gaming.....i am a AMD fan so you can t go what i say but if you want a good reasonable v-card may i suggest the Sapphire Radeon 270 2GB OC card cost right now $168.98 right here on Amazon, or a EVGA Nvida Geforce 750 TI 2GB Superclocked with G-Sync Support for $139.99 here too.This also a short but good graphic card because of not using so much wattage from the power supply (You need a 300 watts PSU to run it!) but it run good off 75 watt plus you have all the Nvida goodies that come with it!!! I agree Marino on the intergrated graphics install a good video card for more powerplay especially if your gaming.....i am a AMD fan so you can t go what i say but if you want a good reasonable v-card may i suggest the Sapphire Radeon 270 2GB OC card cost right now $168.98 right here on Amazon, or a EVGA Nvida Geforce 750 TI 2GB Superclocked with G-Sync Support for $139.99 here too.This also a short but good graphic card because of not using so much wattage from the power supply (You need a 300 watts PSU to run it!) but it run good off 75 watt plus you have all the Nvida goodies that come... » Read More I agree Marino on the intergrated graphics install a good video card for more powerplay especially if your gaming.....i am a AMD fan so you can t go what i say but if you want a good reasonable v-card may i suggest the Sapphire Radeon 270 2GB OC card cost right now $168.98 right here on Amazon, or a EVGA Nvida Geforce 750 TI 2GB Superclocked with G-Sync Support for $139.99 here too.This also a short but good graphic card because of not using so much wattage from the power supply (You need a 300 watts PSU to run it!) but it run good off 75 watt plus you have all the Nvida goodies that come with it!!! « Show Less
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Hi John, The item I received was a 3-Prong. I did not check for this when I ordered as I would have like to get a 2-Prong. I agree with Department of Pediatrics, UMC from the replies below that an OEM device is the best investment. I am in Technology and the 3rd party companies devices do not last as long as OEM and the OEM stuff does seem to run cooler. NOTE: Electronics create heat and next to H2o, heat is thy enemy. I liked the price of my FREE Dell Insiron 1720 with 4GB Ram (Maxed) 500 GB SATA III, so I gave it to my 13 yr old son, but he really doesn't use it much since I built him a Gaming Rig. Hope this helps.Have a great day friend, Mike. :^) Hi John, The item I received was a 3-Prong. I did not check for this when I ordered as I would have like to get a 2-Prong. I agree with Department of Pediatrics, UMC from the replies below that an OEM device is the best investment. I am in Technology and the 3rd party companies devices do not last as long as OEM and the OEM stuff does seem to run cooler. NOTE: Electronics create heat and next to H2o, heat is thy enemy. I liked the price of my FREE Dell Insiron 1720 with 4GB Ram (Maxed) 500 GB SATA III, so I gave it to my 13 yr old son, but he really doesn't use it much since I built him a... » Read More Hi John, The item I received was a 3-Prong. I did not check for this when I ordered as I would have like to get a 2-Prong. I agree with Department of Pediatrics, UMC from the replies below that an OEM device is the best investment. I am in Technology and the 3rd party companies devices do not last as long as OEM and the OEM stuff does seem to run cooler. NOTE: Electronics create heat and next to H2o, heat is thy enemy. I liked the price of my FREE Dell Insiron 1720 with 4GB Ram (Maxed) 500 GB SATA III, so I gave it to my 13 yr old son, but he really doesn't use it much since I built him a Gaming Rig. Hope this helps.Have a great day friend, Mike. :^) « Show Less
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the tech dude at Staples found the power supply at Amazon for me. he searched for power supplies with my computer name and up it popped. I would ask Staples to look for you. they also installed it for me but I ordered direct from Amazon.
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Hi robert,Sorry for the delay, I used a watt meter to see how much my system was using. I have a big CPU cooler and this graphic card and I was reading 300 or so watts at the wall receptacle. I lean the way of others. While you could probably get by for a while with your power supply, solid voltage = stability in the computer world. If your PS is always near its limit, you may run in a lot of issues. A PS is fairly cheap and easy to install. I have a seatronic 750 S series to give me room for expansion in the future but it may be an overkill. A good 650 would be just fine for sure.Regards Hi robert,Sorry for the delay, I used a watt meter to see how much my system was using. I have a big CPU cooler and this graphic card and I was reading 300 or so watts at the wall receptacle. I lean the way of others. While you could probably get by for a while with your power supply, solid voltage = stability in the computer world. If your PS is always near its limit, you may run in a lot of issues. A PS is fairly cheap and easy to install. I have a seatronic 750 S series to give me room for expansion in the future but it may be an overkill. A good 650 would be just fine for... » Read More Hi robert,Sorry for the delay, I used a watt meter to see how much my system was using. I have a big CPU cooler and this graphic card and I was reading 300 or so watts at the wall receptacle. I lean the way of others. While you could probably get by for a while with your power supply, solid voltage = stability in the computer world. If your PS is always near its limit, you may run in a lot of issues. A PS is fairly cheap and easy to install. I have a seatronic 750 S series to give me room for expansion in the future but it may be an overkill. A good 650 would be just fine for sure.Regards « Show Less
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Hey William, when I ordered mine a couple years ago it did not come with the power supply. I got a couple dollar one to go with it.
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I'm running one with the same cpu as well, my power meter on the system shows about 620 watts during game play. I do run two hard drives, 1 HDD and another SSD. Other than that there shouldn't be much difference. You really don't want to run a power supply that close to max wattage, I ran a 650 on mine for a while and went out pretty quickly. I would say upgrade the power supply or go for an Nvidia at the same price range. They usually use less power.