upgrade

[techysarath]

I already have the current specs 4 my PC

motherboard :845 motherboard

chipset :intel 845 GVSR

SMPS: 300W ATX supply


RAM :256 DDR ram

HDD: 80 GB samsung HDD

procesor:pentium 2.6 ghz

I am planning a PC upgrade in the near future . it's most likely to be

motherboard :945 motherboard

chipset :intel 945

RAM :512 DDR2 ram

HDD: 160 GB HDD

but some1 suggested that I shud change my SMPS also since the 945 motherboard that kind of pin or sthg.is this 4 real?

can some1 explain ???

 

[motorheadbiker]

dude!!! its better to change ur SMPS....wen r u really going for intel mobo.. my suggestion wud b to change it!!! and if u really dont wanna spend money.. then u can go for an adapter which converts 20 pins into 24 pins,,,
eBay: 20-pin ATX Power to 24-pin Motherboard Adapter Cable (item 110128482304 end time May-24-07 18:22:47 PDT)

 

[Big B]

Well, there's a good reason for the 24-pin power connector. The +12V supply is where components are shifting to. As this becomes more central to the power provisions, the need to spread the flow out was needed to avoid creating a fire hazard. Part of that included moving from 20-pin to 24-pin connectors, previously seen on server and workstation motherboards.

I don't know the specs of the 300W you have now, so I couldn't tell you if it has enough amperage on the +12V for your needs. I run a modern box with 330W unit, but that's because the +12V has 22A. If I were looking to use it as a gaming rig, I'd want something with at least 25A.
If this is for gaming, you will want to invest in a new power supply. If this is for something more basic, like websurfing, you might be able to get by if the +12V has at least 20A. However, I'm willing to bet it's not up to that. For a budget, look at FSP/Fortron/Sparkle (same company, different brands) or Ultra units. If you can find them, XClio is also another choice, but they don't seem to pop up outside the US. Something 450-550W from these brands should be enough unless you're looking at some uber gaming box with a high-end video card or two.

I really wouldn't use the 20- to 24-pin adapter. The use of unsoldered contacts increases the resistance, which makes the power supply work harder. Plus, the ATX power connectors are keyed so that you're not going to be easily able to get it in incorrectly.

 

[eranga262154]

go for an adapter which converts 20 pins into 24 pins

But it should be manufactured specified one. Otherwise SMPS is gone. Simply you can find on there official web site. And also those details are labeled on the sticker of any SMPS.

 

[techysarath]

My SMPS has the following specs :

it possesses the following

300W supply

operates @ 4-8Amps (As given on the SMPS)

It has a 20 pin connector connected to the motherboard and a 4 pin connector to the motherboard as in pentium motherboards

can any1 advice me further based on these info