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Ok i think I need a new power supply but there is one problem are all the power supplies that same size?
I currently have a eMahcines microATX case with a 250watt powersupply, i wanted to upgrade it to a 300 watt or 350watt powersupply but I am not sure if it will fit in my case, because all the powersupplies I have seen are in an ATX form, what should I do without buying a new case? Im saving that as a last resort.
I currently have a eMahcines microATX case with a 250watt powersupply, i wanted to upgrade it to a 300 watt or 350watt powersupply but I am not sure if it will fit in my case, because all the powersupplies I have seen are in an ATX form, what should I do without buying a new case? Im saving that as a last resort.
A good sign of a good power supply is the weight; the more the better, thus in many cases making the size larger. The weight is directly related to the quantity, quality, and size of the material used to build it.
Here are some dimensions about power supplies for different forms (ATX, Mini-ATX) that I found through some research that may help:
The following information was obtained from: http://www.directron.com/psu.html
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.
Here are some dimensions about power supplies for different forms (ATX, Mini-ATX) that I found through some research that may help:
The following information was obtained from: http://www.directron.com/psu.html
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 answer to your question about same size power supplies is - different forms (ATX, Mini-ATX, etc) are different sizes, but as I understand it, each form as a set dimension standard for that form. Hence the listing of different sizes for each form ;-)
The easiest way to resolve the issue would be to take measurements of the power supply, or read them if available on the power supply itself, and simply find a new power Micro-ATX power supply with the same dimensions. Or buy a new case with a power supply. Full ATX will probably be better for your needs if you are considering any serious upgrades.
The easiest way to resolve the issue would be to take measurements of the power supply, or read them if available on the power supply itself, and simply find a new power Micro-ATX power supply with the same dimensions. Or buy a new case with a power supply. Full ATX will probably be better for your needs if you are considering any serious upgrades.
Or, you could go to a site like Pricewatch or [url=http://www.froogle.com]Froogle[/b] and type in "MicroATX". They should come up with some responses, I'd imagine.
Alex Cavnar, aka alc6379
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