Help choosing power supply for HP Pavilion a6257c

wayfatwhitey · ‎07-27-2010

I'd like to upgrade my power supply to a 450 or 500 but I can't seem to find which powersupply, if any, will work in my machine - HP Pavilion a6257c.

My goal is to upgrade to a nice dual monitor graphics card.

Thanks

RealGeorgeW · ‎02-12-2009

Greetings WayFatWhitey

That computer appears to take a regular sized power supply.

Any of these > http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Computer-Cases-Components/Power-Supplies/abcat0507009.c?id=abcat0507009 will work fine in it, but I'd personally recommend one of the Corsair models.

If you take it into local Geek Squad precinct, they can install if for you for ~$49.99.

If you give me a price limit for both upgrades(power supply and graphics card) I can give you specific recommdations on both.

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wayfatwhitey · ‎07-27-2010

Price isn't an issue. I have the system maxed out at 4gb ram. Want a good graphics card for dual monitors. A card that is good but not so good that the rest of the system is too outdated to allow the card to maximize its use. Then whatever powersupply will support that card.

I have seen some of the $300+ cards but it doesn't look like my system would allow them to reach their potential.

Really appreciate the help.

RealGeorgeW · ‎02-12-2009

LOL Yeah, I have one of the $300+ cards. I love it, but my system was built for it.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PNY+-+GeForce+GT+240+512MB+GDDR5+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9636231.p?id=...

That's a nice midrange card, not too pricey, but not too bad. That has DVI/VGA.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PNY+-+NVIDIA+8400GS+512MB+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9802793.p?id=1218177...

For the price, that's really not a bad option for dual DVI. It wouldn't do much for gaming, though.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Corsair+-+450W+ATX+CPU+Power+Supply/9358296.p?id=1218090910766&skuId=935...

That should be powerful enough for your needs.

If you like my post, or solution to your issue/question, go ahead and click on the little star by my name and/or accept the post as the Solution. It makes me happy.

I'm NOT an employee of Best Buy, or Geek Squad, though I did work as an Agent for a year. None of my posts are to be taken as the official stance that Best Buy will take on your situation. My advice is just that, advice.
Unfortunately, that's the bad luck of any electronic, there's going to be bad Apples... wait that's a horrible pun.

wayfatwhitey · ‎07-27-2010

What 1gb card would you suggest? (and what powersupply will it need)

Definitely want to be able to do some gaming with this machine.

Thanks!

RealGeorgeW · ‎02-12-2009

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX+-+ATI+Radeon+HD+5770+1GB+GDDR5+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9715752.p?i...

Decent option.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/EVGA+-+NVIDIA+GeForce+GTX+465+1GB+GDDR5+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/108637...

Decent

Annnnndddd... PSU http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Corsair+-+650W+ATX+CPU+Power+Supply/9358269.p?id=1218090911783&skuId=935...

Just to cover the bases that should be plenty.

If you like my post, or solution to your issue/question, go ahead and click on the little star by my name and/or accept the post as the Solution. It makes me happy.

I'm NOT an employee of Best Buy, or Geek Squad, though I did work as an Agent for a year. None of my posts are to be taken as the official stance that Best Buy will take on your situation. My advice is just that, advice.
Unfortunately, that's the bad luck of any electronic, there's going to be bad Apples... wait that's a horrible pun.

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