can i upgrade the power supply on this unit... ive heard on certain asus computers u can not upgrade to a more powerful power supply
1889964
Yes. But I do not know how much space you will have this case is very very very small
1257394
This is not a good psu. Buy http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JEJZ1N4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1427527
Nope. You will only need a new power supply for an upgraded video card or major internal items.
960280
Not sure since you will be going up in wattage. Your existing power supply is 400 watts, where this one would be 650 watts. You would have to check the specs on your computer mother board to see if you can up the wattage.
138339
Yes you can. There is, however, a process. Your going to have to call ASUS, which is a hassle until you get to a department that can actually help you, and have them e-mail you a free shipping slip along with the RMA forms. You will be without your computer for 1-2 weeks and may have your system wiped clean. I suggest you do two upgrades and make your life a hell of a lot easier. The video card seems to have a huge issue with the wires coming off of the fan connectors and the power supply unit barely cuts it. Grab yourself a 430-500 watt (high rated!) PSU and a video card in your budget (save for a GTX 660 or something) and you will be happy as hell with your system. This ~$200 upgrade will turn your rig into a true powerhouse, without breaking the bank too much.
1986189
You better upgrade your power supply at least to 400 watt. Check the power requirements of this card.
1173194
The power supply could be upgraded to after market atx psu with this adapter. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/main/ref=olp_merch_name_1?ie=UTF8&asin;=B00WE5KSFQ&isAmazonFulfilled;=1&seller;=A3FT23Z5YFYFF1or fromhttp://www.ebay.com/usr/donjonmin
829203
In my own ipinion try to stick with a same power supply, remember it is the heart of the power of your computer. Althought rev d7r will give more power. But try to buy the same power supply
1907225
FYI you're asking normal users-this isn't amazon. If the comments are correct tjast its only a 300 watt PSU, that's not much, and another comment says you can't upgrade that PSU. Dell's XPS 8700 in the same price range makes more sense as it comes with a larger 460 watt PSU, and the PSU is upgradeable (and dell tends to underrate their PSUs anyway).
817879
Yes you can. I hope you have a good enough PSU to suffice the power consumption of those babies. A 850w PSU will do nicely!
1146001
The power supply could be upgraded to after market atx psu with this adapter. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0162JP5RKhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B0162JQ13Mor fromhttp://www.ebay.com/usr/donjonmin
1487683
Hi Laura, We don't have anything proprietary on the machine so as long as the card and power supply fit in the chassis (and it should), you should be able to upgrade both easily :)
306075
Reginald Nexus, You can upgrade the power supply to a more powerful one without fear of the increased wattage damaging the system. Proper installation of a power supply or any other component that does not damage the system will *not* void the warranty on the computer.
455442
You could just go with a higher power supply that way if u do more upgrades in the future your all set.
100312
I changed my power supply after 2-3 months because I was adding a larger graphics card. Its power supply is okay but needs an upgrade after time due to low wattage.
180616
I can't see why it wouldn't although I hope you aren't buying that system for gaming! The video card is quite underpowered. If you're getting a stronger GPU, that may explain why you're upgrading the PSU too. Still, to be sure, call Asus and double check.
2212886
I have never owned this power supply. So, I can not really tell you if it is or not. I have owned several computers over the years. I have heard any of my power supplies while they were running. SO! What do you think the answer should be here?? You have never had a power supply? So, you did not know they ran quiet. Come on buddy. Are you older then six?