Sony PSU Problem, not user replaceable

akasixcon · 04-21-2007, 05:57 PM

Is my computer an ATX Power Supply?

Will this power supply work: Newegg.com - FSP Group (Fortron Source) ATX400-PA, version 2.0, SATA, 400W Power Supply - OEM

Do you guys have a better power supply deal than the link posted above?

The dimentions of my current power supply are as follows: Width: 6 1/2" Depth: 3 15/16 Height: 3 1/2"

i dont know abouts its amps and stuff, where do I find that out?

here are some pictures though to see which power supply works or not:

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Originally Posted by this is my old post, look above for new one and ignore everything that goes below this

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Originally Posted by sony support

We're sorry for the confusion. The power supply unit of the Desktop is not designed to be user replaceable. If the power supply unit is defective and requires replacement, service will be required. Please review the various service options available below:

1. If your VAIO is still in the warranty period, please call our telephone
support agents for assistance. They will confirm the need for repair
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2. If your system is outside of warranty, but you purchased an extended
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3. If your system is outside of warranty, and is not covered by an extended
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Basic recap is that I bought a video card, it requires minimum of 400 watts, my sony pcv rs 430 g only has 300 watts.

Any idea on what steps I can do now? I'm screwed. I bought my video card at newegg. you think I could return it even though its opened and stuff but not used?

What consequences will I face if I put the video card that requires 400 watts into a 300 watt? (like can it break my computer etc...?) Many people said that they have 300 watts and can run video cards that require a minimum of 400 watts.

I was thinking that maybe I could buy a new case and move all my stuff on my computer into it?

Sora · 04-21-2007, 06:31 PM

You really did not need to open up a new thread but ok heres what I would do.

Put the card in and try it...if it doesn't get to windows then it won't work. If this is the case then you could buy a new case for about 15-20 bucks and a new PSU for about 35 bucks and then put in the card.

ohGrFreak · 04-21-2007, 06:31 PM

Well, of course they will says it's not user replacable, it's a propriatary computer. But if it's the truth, then you could go ahead and move everything to a new case along with getting a new PSU.

You could try to install the video card in your current setup, and if it boots, good, and if it stays stable for an extended period of time, then great. But if your PSU can't handle it, then it may not post at all, or crash/shutdown shortly afterwards. If that happens, then just yank out the video card and not much can be done in that case other than moving the guts into another case.

For the most part, PC parts are replacable, you could also just get a new PSU, 500w or more (just for the extra leeway), and test fit it in your Sony PC, and hey, if that ends up working, then Sony was just trying to make some more money from you, if that doesn't work, well, you end up with a new PSU, new video card, and then all you need is the case!

akasixcon · 04-21-2007, 06:48 PM

Can you suggest me a new case that would probably handle all the parts of my PC?

akasixcon · 04-21-2007, 07:46 PM

Is my computer an ATX Power Supply?

Will this power supply work: Newegg.com - FSP Group (Fortron Source) ATX400-PA, version 2.0, SATA, 400W Power Supply - OEM

Do you guys have a better power supply deal than the link posted above?

The dimentions of my current power supply are as follows: Width: 6 1/2" Depth: 3 15/16 Height: 3 1/2"

i dont know abouts its amps and stuff, where do I find that out?

here are some pictures though to see which power supply works or not:

Sora · 04-21-2007, 08:04 PM

I would get this PSU right here.

Newegg.com - XClio 450BL ATX 450W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, CUL, TUV, CB - Retail

Highly recommended and 450w is plenty enough to handle a 150-200 card if you really wanted.

peterhuang913 · 04-21-2007, 08:17 PM

Dude why did you post the same set of pictures twice?

akasixcon · 04-21-2007, 08:32 PM

I posted a new post and edited the original post since I solved the questions in my original post.

But yeah I have problems with this power supply thing. I've been researching like all the about it.

So this:
Newegg.com - XClio 450BL ATX 450W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, CUL, TUV, CB - Retail
Newegg.com - FSP Group (Fortron Source) ATX400-PA, version 2.0, SATA, 400W Power Supply - OEM
will work on my system?

Which one is better? (on quality since many suggests FSP)

Sora · 04-21-2007, 09:06 PM

quality wise they are very very similar...the FSP I guess may be a little better. But either one is very good quality and will work. The Xclio has 50 more rated watts as well.

fade2black2004 · 04-21-2007, 10:03 PM

idk i never heard of xcilo power supplies

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