Help buying a new PSU for my computer?

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#1 bukato
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I need help upgrading my current PSU at 250 to a bigger one to run my Graphics card i bought.

i'm thinking about buyint this hec HP585D RETAIL 585W ATX12V Power Supply from new egg at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp, but i don't know if i can trust this brand. it's seems kinda sketchy to me.

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#2 RayvinAzn
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While I can't see the unit in question (something wrong with Newegg's website), HEC power supplies are crap, and you're right not to trust it. Some specs about your machine would help pick an appropriate and reliable unit.
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#3 bukato
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Compaq presario SR5505F

Recently upgraded to 3 gigs of ram

AMD Axlon 4200 X2

want Geforce 9600 GSO installed in it.

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#5 bukato
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UUh is'nt it compaq? i have a cash budget of 80 bux, and online like a 30 dollar budget.
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#6 RayvinAzn
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The SR5505F looks like it uses a standard ATX power supply. The screws are 3-in-the-corner and 1 offset as per the norm, and the length looks about right. It's in a BTX configuration, but that shouldn't be a problem given the size of the case. Your budget is a problem however. If all you have to spend online is $30, you can't afford a decent quality power supply like I'd recommend. Your offline budget is just fine (even overkill), so if you can get someone to buy the item for you and pay them for it, that would be ideal. The Corsair CX400w is a great deal especially with that mail-in-rebate, and is more than enough to power your setup.
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#7 bukato
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OK thanx. but i wanted one that is over 400w so that if i decide to add a more powerful card in the future it won't be a problem. or another Hard drive or something.
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I got a PSU from a local shop that is 500 Watts with Power Factor Correction. Spent $70 for it. Wouldn't go lower than 500 but 650 is usually a safe bet. Thermaltake is one of my favorites.
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