Can I use this PSU for now?

[jman116]

Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/jman116/saved/nMvnQ7

I don't have the PSU nor the graphics card yet.

Can I use this generic 280 Watt power supply I have laying around (I have two if that helps somehow)?

Also, where does the "safety factor of *1.5" come into play and what is it based off of?

(W/O the GPU the safety factor is at 225 Watts)

Edited October 18, 2016 by jman116
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[comicsansms]

What is the PSU?
Did it come from a prebuilt? if so, what brand (and model if possible of prebuilt)?

Can you send a picture of the PSU?

 

The PSU in that PCPP list you made isn't amazing, but we will come back to that when I know what you currently have.

[jman116]

1 minute ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

What is the PSU?
Did it come from a prebuilt? if so, what brand (and model if possible of prebuilt)?

Can you send a picture of the PSU?

It's a prebuilt, came in a Lenovo ThinkCentre M58P I believe(I'm using said prebuild currently) 

http://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo-thinkcentre-m58p/specs/

And assuming it's a higher quality PC, I'd think the (no-name) PSU is at least of a high quality

[DrM]

3 minutes ago, jman116 said:

It's a prebuilt, came in a Lenovo ThinkCentre M58P I believe(I'm using said prebuild currently) 

http://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo-thinkcentre-m58p/specs/

And assuming it's a higher quality PC, I'd think the (no-name) PSU is at least of a high quality

check that the psu is even standard first. most lenovos come with a 14pin cable instead of a 24pin

[comicsansms]

2 minutes ago, jman116 said:

It's a prebuilt, came in a Lenovo ThinkCentre M58P I believe(I'm using said prebuild currently) 

http://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo-thinkcentre-m58p/specs/

And assuming it's a higher quality PC, I'd think the (no-name) PSU is at least of a high quality

Googling the computer it appears the PSU is made by Delta, it will be fine.

 

The PSU you are planning on getting is not great, do not buy that. Buy a Corsair CX 450M or XFX TS instead.

[jman116]

Just now, DrM said:

check that the psu is even standard first. most lenovos come with a 14pin cable instead of a 24pin

Alright, It's 12 across and has 2 rows which I assume means it's a 24 pin..

 

[jman116]

1 minute ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

Googling the computer it appears the PSU is made by Delta, it will be fine.

 

The PSU you are planning on getting is not great, do not buy that. Buy a Corsair CX 450M or XFX TS instead.

I don't have a lot of dollars to spend( hence why I haven't even ordered two of the parts). My friend has the one I chose and he said it has ran fine but he's a PC noob.

[DrM]

3 minutes ago, jman116 said:

I don't have a lot of dollars to spend( hence why I haven't even ordered two of the parts). My friend has the one I chose and he said it has ran fine but he's a PC noob.

a cx450m is $8 more and significantly better, and it ends up cheaper after rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139146&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817139146&gclid=CMGxtfm2488CFYeEfgodDqEK5w&gclsrc=aw.ds

[comicsansms]

2 minutes ago, jman116 said:

I don't have a lot of dollars to spend( hence why I haven't even ordered two of the parts). My friend has the one I chose and he said it has ran fine but he's a PC noob.

When you have enough money to buy the PSU and GPU, make a new thread. Prices often depend on what you should buy.

 

The EVGA 500B is not a bomb and depending on the setup it will be fine, just for $42 USD you can probably get better and I would recommended something better.

[jman116]

7 minutes ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

Googling the computer it appears the PSU is made by Delta, it will be fine.

 

The PSU you are planning on getting is not great, do not buy that. Buy a Corsair CX 450M or XFX TS instead.

It does say ACBel on the side, which kind of looks like a half-assed attempt at a logo  Just sayin'

[jman116]

1 minute ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

When you have enough money to buy the PSU and GPU, make a new thread. Prices often depend on what you should buy.

 

The EVGA 500B is not a bomb and depending on the setup it will be fine, just for $42 USD you can probably get better and I would recommended something better.

Thanks.

So just to be clear, I CAN use the 280 Watt just fine for now until I get the GPU?

[comicsansms]

2 minutes ago, jman116 said:

It does say ACBel on the side, which kind of looks like a half-assed attempt at a logo  Just sayin'

ACBel will probably be fine. I don't think Lenovo would put garbage in a business grade desktop.

 

2 minutes ago, jman116 said:

Thanks.

So just to be clear, I CAN use the 280 Watt just fine for now until I get the GPU?

280W is fine for a computer without a GPU or a lower end GPU.

[jman116]

Just now, Comic_Sans_MS said:

ACBel will probably be fine. I don't think Lenovo would put garbage in a business grade desktop.

 

280W is fine for a computer without a GPU or a lower end GPU.

Funny, this PC technically was from the garbage at my dads work  But thank you for your help, I appreciate it.

[comicsansms]

5 minutes ago, jman116 said:

Funny, this PC technically was from the garbage at my dads work  But thank you for your help, I appreciate it.

I have acquired a lot of computers from work, most of them Pentium 4's some are Pentium D's.

 

[jman116]

37 minutes ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

I have acquired a lot of computers from work, most of them Pentium 4's some are Pentium D's.

 

I've got lots of old laptops, such as a T400, T500, T40P, T60 and T60P...