what will fit (power supply)

[majsmt]

i have a gateway 506gr and i am thinking of upgrading my power supply. the computer comes with 300watts and my card recommends 400watts. however my tower is a atx-micro does anyone know of a power supply that would fit my tower.

[lil_jimmy_norton]

Re: what will fit (power supply)

The MOBO will most likely have a proprietary PSU connector and you will most likely be SOL.

[Rallica]

Re: what will fit (power supply)

i'd recommend just getting a brand new tower and PSU. you can get both for as much as a good PSU. just make sure you get a good case with a reliable psu.

400W

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811147001

450W

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144083

[gsxr310]

Re: what will fit (power supply)

The MOBO will most likely have a proprietary PSU connector and you will most likely be SOL.

Exactly. Looks like you're only bet is to get the PSU from Gateway. Other than that, it's best to just get a new mobo, psu, and atx case.

[Rallica]

Re: what will fit (power supply)

check with gateway to see if your PSU is proprietary

here's a link to someone with the same problem:

http://www.evga.com/community/messageboard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5440

[Spart1337]

Re: what will fit (power supply)

for starters dont ever waste your money on a dell/gateway/or alienware. Build your own. its easy as hell and its easier on your wallet. like they said you are probably SOL. I bad name gateway on a near daily basis since they screwed my dad over. charged him 100 dollars for a damn 56kmodem and 300 for a motherbaord. my asus k8v se deluxe mobo was only 118.......

[majsmt]

Re: what will fit (power supply)

thanks to all of you. i learned from a local computer repair shop that Gateway does not have any proprietary connectors. i was able to use an available after market psu he sold there.more watts aditional amps good quality with additional fan.works great..-------majsmt-----