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Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78754052 added 10-14-2015 4:19 PM by jkee in Archived Deals
Thanks so much for all of the very thoughtful replies and help. Band-aid in place and deal alert set for a new desktop!
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78753814 added 10-14-2015 4:04 PM by Mermaid in Archived Deals
Thanks so much for all of the very thoughtful replies and help. Band-aid in place and deal alert set for a new desktop!
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78737484 added 10-13-2015 8:51 PM by dale_101798 in Archived Deals
Take the old power supply with you and trust the advise the sales guy or girl gives you. Let them confirm the connectors and power range. Remember they do want to help you and at Fry's they do not...
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78730638 added 10-13-2015 2:18 PM by jkee in Archived Deals
DO NOT buy raidmax garbage.
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78729858 added 10-13-2015 1:36 PM by xxtanisxx in Archived Deals
The revision in Power Supply has changed over time. However, the newer PSU should work fine as long as it has 20+4pin. The older system might uses 20pin. Make sure there is enough molex...
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Post #78711084 added 10-12-2015 2:39 PM by HarryH3 in Archived Deals
There have been many variations of the ATX spec over the years. Your best bet on an old system is to take the dead supply with you and compare them side-by-side. More info here:...
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78710186 added 10-12-2015 1:51 PM by jkee in Archived Deals
I think the question of will any 300 watt PSU work in ANY desktop has already been answered with a definitive NO. Power connectors for some things have changed over the years and OEM parts can be...
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78703622 added 10-12-2015 9:01 AM by Mermaid in Archived Deals
Not looking to upgrade, just Band-Aid until a decent BF deal come along on a new desktop.
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78703612 added 10-12-2015 9:00 AM by Dr. J in Archived Deals
Bottom line, no. Connectors and voltage requirements have changed over the years.... a new PSU might not even have the required connectors and outputs for a legacy system. Then there's it fitting...
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78703332 added 10-12-2015 8:43 AM by VorlonFrog in Archived Deals
It's a six-year-old system. Upgrades aren't high on the priority list, I'd guess. I'd also recommend the previously mentioned Antec Basiq as a good quality power supply and a relative bargain.
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78700684 added 10-12-2015 5:55 AM by Jake591 in Archived Deals
PSU's can be tricky to buy if you're trying to save money. Not only are weak (low wattage) PSU's a bad choice for potential future upgrades do your system, cheap PSU's also tend to have such poor...
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Post #78691736 added 10-11-2015 2:15 PM by slapshot136 in Archived Deals
probably (for a short time unless it's DOA), but I would avoid it - seriously try and find ANY decent reviews of a raidmax unit..
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Post #78689324 added 10-11-2015 11:02 AM by Mermaid in Archived Deals
I really appreciate y'all taking the time to reply. :heart: Would this power supply work? http://www.frys.com/product/4659848?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG It looks like it's a little smaller...
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Post #78687996 added 10-11-2015 9:34 AM by quotidian in Archived Deals
I'm a little worried about the size of the PSU you quoted. If the image here: http://www.replacepowersupply.com/300w-fsp-fsp300-60thn-.html is correct, this is shorter than a standard ATX power...
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78687992 added 10-11-2015 9:34 AM by slapshot136 in Archived Deals
"In any desktop" - no, there are some that need more power, some that use smaller form factors, some that need longer cables, and some that need more/different connectors "In your desktop" - very...
Will a 300 watt ATX power supply work in any desktop?
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Thread created 10-11-2015 by Mermaid
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Post #78687814 added 10-11-2015 9:21 AM by Mermaid in Archived Deals
I'm dying to install my new Slickdeal Surfboard modem and Archer router and of course my desktop is dead!! :mad: According to a little Youtube paperclip jump test I performed on my 6 year old...

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