I have two questions....I am buying the piece parts for my grandson to build his first "gaming" computer. When I looked for a power supply I find that this doesn't come with one. Since I haven't a clue about any of this, could you please offer a...
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unfortunately there are no "best" power supplies. I go with what I know to be reliable, you wont get a straight answer from anyone really, as far as which brands to use goes. I've always used Coirsair modular power supplies. Whether modular or normal and how many wattage is up to the build and budget. I started out with the normal kind, there's going to be clutter but you wont miss anything since all the wires are pre-attached. As for wattage, this depends on how many things need to be powered by the psu, fans? graphic card(s)? do you want expandability later down the road. use a PSU calculator, obtain whatever wattage recommendation and add another 100-150watts ontop, you have your power supply (with extra room for expansions or upgrades). I've heard good things about the Belkin tool kit on amazon, never used it personally. Also, 750 is a good and safe recommendation, but that really depends on what kind of games, what kind of cooling, how many graphic cards. Some would say 1200w isn't enough and some would say 600 is just fine. Everything will depend on your grandson's build. 450 is clearly underpowered, though.
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As it stated; There was no power supply included. You have to buy it separate. It's takes a 5-vdc power supply
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Check connection types and motherboard type. If you can't figure those things out. I probably wouldn't by. But I will tell you this is the best power supply I have ever owned. I have built over 10 machines for myself.
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Need to buy a separate source........ that is a good thing in my opinion. Most power supplies that are included suck.
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The one I had lasted 3 years running almost constantly. My video card went bad and took it with it. I upgraded to an 800 Watt Thermaltake model when I replaced the video card. You didn't mention what else you are running like additional hard drives or DVD / CD drives. It's a good, dependable power supply, so it may be all you need. Personally, I would go a little bigger.
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No, it does not come with a power supply. You will need to buy memory, a hard drive or SDD for storage, a computer case, and a power supply.
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The unit I purchased came with a power supply and there was no option to purchase without one. The supply itself is a small, simple 5.9v 1a supply; not worth much of a discount if it is not included anyway.
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The power supply is fine for the unit as is, unless you decide to upgrade something like the graphics card. That would necessitate a power supply upgrade as well.
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Not a good power supply. My rig was using only 300watts and the supply would crash. Try to find a good gold certified one, you wont regret the extra safety
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Yes the power supply is included, as this is a large quantity, we currently have listed only 2 units for sale, but if you need more I can increase the quantity amount. Please email us and let us know your contact details.
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That shouldn't be necessary. If you had read through all of the reviews, it's been stated a few times, that the older power supply- which people were having problems with- has been replaced in this build.
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I believe this is made by Bestec, however you probably should contact the seller for specific information from them. In general, from my extensive work in pc hardware repair, any power supply that fulfills the basic requirements of the system for power, form factor, and connectors should work, unless you have a very unique system that is not mainstream. Minor differences in part nmber or revisions make no difference. That's just my experience though.
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I installed a Nvidia GEForce but the box said it needed a 500 watt power supply. Rather than risk it, I replaced the power supply also. Adds another $60 to the expense. But, it's working.
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Jay, I'm sorry but I don't understand your question. What do mean by a "second power supply"?
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thank you all for your response. I now understand what I need, at least 8 amps power supply ...enjoy your weekend!!!! :_)
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Well I have compleatly rebuilt mine but still using the same case but, the power supply that came in it was a "500w" it's a prity big power supply for a good starter gaming PC. But still for the price I still think it was a really good computer at the time I bought mine
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the power supply is only 300W that's actually the first thing I replaced. The MB has at least one but I'm thinking 2 PCIe slots. If you're PCIe card needs PCIe power straight from the PSU then you will need a better PSU because it has no extra peripheral power connections. Great computer. I love it!