Thread: Upgrading PSU in Gateway SX Model Desktop Computer

I desire to replace the present power supply (220w) in my Gateway SX800-01 desktop (Model: SX) computer. I am not recognizable with the type of power supply it holds. It appears small, slim, and long (height~1.5”) and I have located power supplies that appear close to it called by the forms Flex ATX and 1U. Would someone elucidate that for me, please?

Also, where could I obtain a power supply with a higher watt capability (around 400W) at that type to where it would fit my computer? I think that I need a power supply with a 6-pin PCIe connector since I am in search of a higher watt capacity power supply for an NVIDIA or ATI video card. Many of the PSU I observed don't have that connector, will I require one and if so, do most of these PSUs I'm in search of have this connector?

Presumptuous you have the regular 20 or 24-pin motherboard connectors your only other choice is to put your components in a diverse case and purchase an ATX power supply. Considering the probable premium (if you could yet find one) for a non-ATX, high Watt PSU that's your best option. Maybe you can find a cheap or free used case? (Maybe acquire creative and have it tinted).

Derived from your PSU I doubt you have a very commanding CPU. You can approximately use the ratio of your CPU contrast to the above one to a FPS comparison between the HD4770 and a lower card.

You should remain and obtain benchmarks for the new 40nm Nvidia desktops. They are lower end but probably the highest you can use. The Nvidia GT220 may be your best bet.

The CPU is a Core 2 Quad Q8200, which is close if not improved than the X2-4800+ unless it's not listed on CPU Benchmark. I don't totally understand what you denote by that.

I have contacted Gateway; they will not assist me with this unless I call their Answers by Gateway. AbG has fees and I would only employ it as a last resort.

I did some more research. It seems like the power supply also goes by the form '1U'.

I am not annoying to have a maximum gaming computer. I'm just in search of a mid to low resolution and mid to high quality on some of the newer games. As of right now, Crysis Demo about runs even with the Intel 4500X included graphics on low settings. Everything else I play runs very fine on 1600x900 resolution (highest) and highest quality graphics.

You have a MUCH better CPU than I consideration you could probably have with a 220W PSU. I don't uncertainty you but it's very, very astonishing to me that you would have less than 350W.

I suggest the HD4770 512MB. It's not the highest end but its great value. With your CPU and 2GB or more of RAM you'll sprint many games very adequately. That card is also the quietest for its presentation level due to the 40nm die. You would be able to play Fallout 3 with high settings @ 60FPS. You will max out Half-Life 2, Lego Batman and several other games. It will sprint Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3 quite well.

I'm sorry it received me a more than sensible amount of time to react. I got to open my computer just some minutes ago.

The Power Supply is a LITEON MODEL NO: PS-5221-06. If you necessitate more information on it just ask and I should have most if not all of the information from the tag on the PSU.

What you have is a slimline pc container with an FTX (slimline) PSU. The container is only 4.7 inches wide. A standard ATX power supply will not fit in the container.

The only alternative in the USA is and promote from the stock 220 watt PSU to a 300 watt FTX power supply. The best you could do for a video card is a small power, half-height card.

I do not perceive any FTX slimline PSUs on Newegg. Do you friends recognize if that is what Newegg calls that kind of power supply? As far as an improved video card goes hoping it plays games akin to Sims3 or other modern games, not very hardcore or anything, but she does akin to play games each now and then.

If you have power troubles you will require obtaining an ATX power supply and ATX case. Slim computers don't use ATX power supplies because of the size of ATX power supplies, but they also don't be likely to contain any high Wattage power supplies merely because there is no space. If you could discover a well planned high wattage power supply to fit your container it would likely cost more than a fairly priced ATX power supply and case.