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tporterfield
10-23-07, 09:50 PM
I recently purchased an XFX GeForce 8600 GT XXX for my Gateway 838GM. I've been researching PSU's and think I should I should upgrade but my budget is $80. Any feedback on quality PSU's in my budget that meet my requirements is appreciated.
Fangs404
10-23-07, 09:52 PM
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-520w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270716.html

$79.99 with Google Checkout discount and free shipping. That's what everyone here will recommend. It's one of the best sub-$100 PSUs on the market right now (I'd go so far as to say it's the best).
thideras
10-23-07, 10:03 PM
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-520w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270716.html

$79.99 with Google Checkout discount and free shipping. That's what everyone here will recommend. It's one of the best sub-$100 PSUs on the market right now (I'd go so far as to say it's the best).That is an AWESOME price. I paid double that for my HX620 :(
Fangs404
10-23-07, 10:10 PM
That is an AWESOME price. I paid double that for my HX620 :(

I know. I got my HX620 from Buy.com also, and mine was $120 or so after a $20 rebate (which I have received). Now, it's $109.99 (http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-620w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270718.html).

I hate how fast computer part prices go down. :(
Monty_Python
10-24-07, 08:27 PM
Tporter,

Have you opened the case to check the measurements of the Gateway stock psu??? Years ago they used to use some exceptionally small sized psu's.


Measure twice cut once :eek::eek:
baggedmazda
10-25-07, 04:53 AM
get the saz-all out i had my old power supply in my old dragon hangin in there pointed the fan out the hole and called it good some one stole my bracket off my case who does that
thideras
10-25-07, 07:19 AM
Tporter,

Have you opened the case to check the measurements of the Gateway stock psu??? Years ago they used to use some exceptionally small sized psu's.


Measure twice cut once :eek::eek:As long as it is a mid-tower, it has to have an ATX power supply. So it should fit. The smaller ones (forgot what they are called >.<) are in the "slim" cases with reduced power parts.