Need help with my Power supply

[MjTalon]

Hey guys, I'm curious if anyone could help me to install my Thermaltake 500W Powersupply into my new rig? Here's a couple pics of it, MB, & Powersupply:

AMD 64 X2 6000 processor Dual Core
XION Case








shall i just read the manual in the powersuppyl box or can anyone refer me to a online install walkthrough with pics? Thanks! 

PS: anyone wouldn't happen to have a SATA HD laying around, would ya...
Sorry for the un cropped pictures. 

[Getback]

It's really hard to go wrong. All the cables go in one way and generally match the connection that they are intended for. Just take your time. You'll be fine. If you come to a connection you are not understanding post here. Just to get you going start with the 24 pin connection. Note where the clip on the connection is located and match it to the input on the mainboard.

Good luck.

[trax1]

Not sure, but just saw the UPS package in the pic & wanted to say, isn't it fun getting computer parts from UPS, it's like a Christmas present.

Just ordered a new MoBo & CPU, and can't wait for the UPS guy to deliver my present.

[Dragon]

Nice box.

The power supply is quite easy, remove the 2 or 4 screws holding the old one, pull all the plugs and remove.  Slide new one in, screw in place, connect the cables you need.  They should all be labeled, and if not, most of the plugs are sized to fit each device.  Looks like you will have a fun time hiding the extra cables.

Most of those cable with the this black ends are for SATA, so stash them first, since you don't need them, then untangle the rest.

Don't forget the second MB power supply plug - 4 wire - above your VC.


You don't have any RAM?

[Delirium]

I'd urge you to sleeve those cables, it will make for better ventilation/cooling and it will make the case look pretty nice as well.

My idea of sleeving is using eletrical tape but I'm sure some of the more computer savvy guys can help you find the actual sleeving material used.

[Dragon]

I'd urge you to sleeve those cables, it will make for better ventilation/cooling and it will make the case look pretty nice as well.

My idea of sleeving is using eletrical tape but I'm sure some of the more computer savvy guys can help you find the actual sleeving material used.

His new one does have sleeved cables.

[trax1]

Here's the sleeves I use, and they're really cheap and help out alot.  Lotta pics on there to show how nice they make things look.

http://www.xoxide.com/sleevingkit2.html

BTW Dragon, love the avatar, their almost hypnotic.

[BaldEagl]

It should be pretty easy.  Plug the 24 pin into the mobo,  Plug a 6 or 8 pin or a 6 and 8 pin (or whatever is required) into the video card, Plug a SATA into each SATA device, plug a floppy connector to a floppy drive if you have one, plug a 4 pin molex into anything else that needs power (non-SATA hard drives, optical drives, etc.) and you should be done.

All your fans (case, cpu, etc.) should plug into the mobo so they can be controlled thermally although sometimes you have to plug one or more case fans into a 4 pin molex.

[Dragon]

BTW Dragon, love the avatar, their almost hypnotic.

Thanks.  I love JUGS. 

[MjTalon]

Alright, I had finished before reading anything but thanks for the fast responses guys!  

I really enjoyed plugging that up and it was fun indeed. The rig has 5 fans overall ( 1 Fan out the right side casing, 1 in the front vent, 1 in the Power supply, and one over the MB ). Took a quick pick of it. I was fiddling with my old Vid card to go into the new box and it doesn't fit so i'll have to get a new vid card.

And for some strange reason when i tried to test the box on my monitor the monitor didn't come on at all.   Any reason to this? Also the card that came with the rig is a Radeon.

Now just awaiting a new HD and i'll be all set. Hope to pick one up next week or so.  

[Masherbrum]

Alright, I had finished before reading anything but thanks for the fast responses guys!  

I really enjoyed plugging that up and it was fun indeed. The rig has 5 fans overall ( 1 Fan out the right side casing, 1 in the front vent, 1 in the Power supply, and one over the MB ). Took a quick pick of it. I was fiddling with my old Vid card to go into the new box and it doesn't fit so i'll have to get a new vid card.

And for some strange reason when i tried to test the box on my monitor the monitor didn't come on at all.   Any reason to this? Also the card that came with the rig is a Radeon.

Now just awaiting a new HD and i'll be all set. Hope to pick one up next week or so.  

Your MB doesn't have on board video.   So until you get a new Video card, you will not get to test the monitor.   

[MjTalon]

any recommendations on a new vid card? Been having troubles selecting one to get.

[Masherbrum]

I like Nvidia, I have an 8800GTS KO (G92), I'd recommend the 9800GTX.   

IIRC you had a pic with an ATi.   If so, look at the 4850.   I'm sure you know about the ATi Tray Tools, instead of the supplied ATi system. 

Both the 9800GTX and the 4850 are about the Best for around $150.   It just comes down to brand preference.   

Hope this helps. 

[MjTalon]

I like Nvidia, I have an 8800GTS KO (G92), I'd recommend the 9800GTX.   

IIRC you had a pic with an ATi.   If so, look at the 4850.   I'm sure you know about the ATi Tray Tools, instead of the supplied ATi system. 

Both the 9800GTX and the 4850 are about the Best for around $150.   It just comes down to brand preference.   

Hope this helps. 

Ati 4850? Roger Masher. I'm more familiar with Nvidia but I'll look into the ATI cards. danke sir. 

[kamori]

That 500w Powersupply will not run a 9800 GTX...to be safe you need 30 amps on the 12v rail for a 9800 GTX.

KAM