enough room?

MisterFatal · May 24, 2006, 08:33 PM

im thinking about getting a antec smartpower 2.0 500w and i was wondering if it will fit in my compaq presario sr1830nx. the deminsions are about 15.35"(H) x 7.17"(W) x 16.54"(D) and i have about 7 1/2" of space for the psu untill i hit the molex connector going into my dvdrw.

Bellator · May 25, 2006, 10:32 PM

if it is a midtower or full tower ATX case (not familiar with presarios) than an ATX power supply should fit

Razgriz · May 25, 2006, 10:47 PM

i have a 6200 series presario, and i actually had to get tin snips and cut and drill to make a newer power supply fit. My suggestion to you is to bust out the ol' measure stick or tape and see for yourself. I think with the later model cases however , you can easily fit the power supply. Try and find the size of the power supply and see if it matches up.

-Regards

CDsDontBurn · May 28, 2006, 09:03 AM

honestly, get a new MoBo, and a new case, aside from your PSU you already have in order. that way you won't have to deal with any drilling or anything. it'll just pop right in as soon as you get it all

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oh, but because of the new MoBo, you will need to install windows, and the "recovery disk(s)" that come w/the machine won't work for crap

MisterFatal · May 29, 2006, 11:24 PM

i dont think ill have to deal with any drilling, because the spot on the case where the psu is has about 8 holes i guess for PSU's with differant screw postions

May 24, 2006, 08:33 PM	#1
MisterFatal HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	enough room? im thinking about getting a antec smartpower 2.0 500w and i was wondering if it will fit in my compaq presario sr1830nx. the deminsions are about 15.35"(H) x 7.17"(W) x 16.54"(D) and i have about 7 1/2" of space for the psu untill i hit the molex connector going into my dvdrw.

May 28, 2006, 09:03 AM	#4
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	honestly, get a new MoBo, and a new case, aside from your PSU you already have in order. that way you won't have to deal with any drilling or anything. it'll just pop right in as soon as you get it all . oh, but because of the new MoBo, you will need to install windows, and the "recovery disk(s)" that come w/the machine won't work for crap __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

May 25, 2006, 10:32 PM	#2
Bellator DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 0	if it is a midtower or full tower ATX case (not familiar with presarios) than an ATX power supply should fit

May 25, 2006, 10:47 PM	#3
Razgriz Intelligence? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the edge of insanity Posts: 1,183 Rep Power: 55	i have a 6200 series presario, and i actually had to get tin snips and cut and drill to make a newer power supply fit. My suggestion to you is to bust out the ol' measure stick or tape and see for yourself. I think with the later model cases however , you can easily fit the power supply. Try and find the size of the power supply and see if it matches up. -Regards

May 29, 2006, 11:24 PM	Thread Starter #5
MisterFatal HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	i dont think ill have to deal with any drilling, because the spot on the case where the psu is has about 8 holes i guess for PSU's with differant screw postions