I'm upgrading PSUs, would I have to change the cables also or could I just swap the PSU itself and keep the same cables connected?
195661
No. I tried this when I switched from my Rosewill to this PSU and it would not power on. The pinouts are different on the PSU than what you're probably using so you would need to replace them with the cables that come with the PSU.
436199
My PC model is different but the part number is the same so it should work. Just in case look the PSU model in your PC.P.S It has been a while since i installed this PSU and remember that this replacement came with more cables than the original. I managed to pushed them in because I didn't want to return the unit or cut the extra cables but the PSU was working.
523494
You need to check your current power supply and make sure this power supply is the appropriate replacement. Click on the link for the new power supply and it will list the old power supply it replaces.
1345550
the way is laid out you can put pretty much any power supply in it, I don't use mine for gaming and only have a 550w Corsair PSU installed. Corsair CS Series, CS550M, 550 Watt (550W), Semi Modular Power Supply, 80+ Gold CertifiedIt has good cable management as well to keep things neat.
1879834
There are no connection wires required. You daisy chain 1 PSU to another. You plug the 24 pin connector from PSU 1 into the Add2PSU adapter, then plug the 24 pin from the 2nd PSU into your motherboard. You connect the molex connector (I believe from the 1st PSU, the instructions cover this though) which allows the 2 PSU's to "sync" up when you hit your power button.
1709092
Provided there is an open pci slot on the pc (which you can find out by opening it up) and the psu is putting out 400 - 500 watts you should be fine. Upgrading stock PC's can be tricky though, I wouldn't recommend it personally, hard to get it to the standard you want.
2240977
Yes, it is very easy to upgrade everything, I just changed video card and power supply very easy.
1478861
If you don't see a 4 pin connector you most likely have an 8 pin connector divided into two 4 pin connectors. Use that instead. Your psu has to have a 4 pin or 8 pin motherboard connector though
1537107
You need to upgrade to 500. My PSU was only 300 W and I upgraded to a 500 W Corsair unit. The PSUs aren't that expensive. I didn't want to take the chance. Haven't had any problems.
1128154
Yes this should work for you. Be aware of how many and what type of connectors you may need for your hardware. Otherwise this PSU has worked with no issue since I purchased it.
585561
You power supply (PS) should have a connector that will mate with the graphics card. If no, you probably have an under-powered PS and need to upgrade.
1509489
Absolutely, all you have to do is gut your prebuilt pc and install it to the new case. But, prebuilt computers PSU cables are very short. Just enough for the case they ship in. Which means the way this case is designed. You're stock PSU will not be able to reach all the connections once you properly mount the MB. Also, the sata cables that came with your pc may also be to short. So for the optical and HDD(s) you need new sata cables. You can get 2ft sata cables here on amazon for like 5 homes for a pk of 2. So, before you take your pc apart and after you buy this case. Visually plan and see what cables you need that way you're not without a PC due to needing new cables and most like a new PSU, also make sure you get a modular PSU since the cable management space avail is really limited for this case. I found out the hard way. Not that it's impossible to have a neat case with a lot of cables. I did it.
2234289
I am. When I plug this into my power supply the computer will not power on. When I swap this cable with the original one the computer boots just fine. I'm using a Seasonic 520 watt power supply.
1875223
it's as documented in Corsair's webpage, my package missed out on a few cables and when I contacted Corsair directly, they were helpful enough to send me the missing ones after I filled in some paperwork. http://www.corsair.com/en-au/ax860-atx-power-supply-860-watt-80-plus-platinum-certified-fully-modular-psu-au
1266610
I bought a 750W supply to be safe. Not a big price difference and it's modular
1173192
The PSU is not standard, 14 pin connector to MB. No SATA cables neither from PSU, the HHDs are powered by proprietary cabled plugged into MB.
1940889
Yes you CAN use whatever PSU would fit in your case, but you should really determine your power requirements based on your CPU, graphics card, hard drives, etc, then select an appropriate one. Your motherboard doesn't have much to do with it.