Well played Cooler Master...well played

[Harry Nurpplez]

Of course I had no reason to check what psu came with my computer when literally everything said 500w when I was selecting parts for it over 2 years ago. Now I finally find out me and everyone else got a 360w who bought this case. Not only that, the way the psu is mounted means that absolutely 0 other psu's are compatible with this case. Even the build sheet says 500w. Oh and on top of that I have to aquire a new graphics card since mine died on me this week. And I sure as hell can only afford either a case w/ psu or a new graphics card and not both. But I guess I have to try anyways right?

My Previous Card: Radeon HD 5450 512mb
My Case: http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/cmp-350/
My Mobo: http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4602&kw=GA-78LMT-USB35.0#ov

So...how SOL am I? Whats the best possible card in this situation?

lmfao

[Bad 💀 Motha]

I've used that case, yea no issues just replacing that CM PSU with another standard ATX one on the market.

[Rove]

Diposting pertama kali oleh U.S.S. Tallabooba:

Diposting pertama kali oleh C2Dan88:

Whats your budget?

$150-ish

Here's what I suggest:

Asus Radeon R7 370 2GB Video Card
Raidmax Cobra 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XVBfK8
Base Total: $184.98
Mail-in Rebates: -$40.00
Total: $144.98

Or cheaper:

XFX Radeon R7 360 2GB Core Edition Video Card
Raidmax XT 400W ATX Power Supply
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/drjcZL
Base Total: $129.98
Mail-in Rebates: -$35.00
Total: $94.98

After the rebates are factored in I doubt you find it cheaper at Walmart even with your 10% off.

I looked, I couldn't find any graphics cards near the after-rebates prices I posted even after 10% but Walmart search for PC parts is not great so maybe you can find something I don't.

All the ones I posted have free shipping though so there's not going to be anything extra. Just going to cost maybe a little more up front till you get your rebates.

[[☥] - CJ -]

He already ordered the walmart parts i suggested
and he wanted walmart because he gets a 10% discount.

[Rove]

Diposting pertama kali oleh ☥ - CJ - Happy Bday to Me!:

He already ordered the walmart parts i suggested
and he wanted walmart because he gets a 10% discount.

It's not too late for him to cancel without penalty I suspect.

The cheaper of my 2 options is still better than a GTX 750 ti and leaves money for a case if the PSU doesn't fit. He can at least try it and see if he can get it to fit first though.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

I don't see a PSU being of any issues. They only way they might be an issue is if it was a higher-end ATX PSU that are physically longer; like some of the 1000+ watt ones on the market.

Walmart = you should have a good 30-45 day return policy too; so if that GTX 750 is not enough, yea take the time to quickly do all your testing, if GPU not enough, return it back to Walmart for Refund, then get something like; like GTX 950 or 960

That new Zalman ATX Case though is nice; much better over that old CM one

[M.A.F.I.A Cannoli]

Diposting pertama kali oleh _I_:

never buy a case with a power supply unless its for a low end htpc build without a dedicated gpu

low end cm power supplies are trash, get something better
most cm cases can take a standard atx power supply

Better brands can go with a case TT or corsair for example

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Yes always buy Case and PSU seperate; allowing you to purchase a quality PSU; something that never comes already bundled with a case.

[_I_]

if its was advertised as saying it had a larger psu, return it or contact the seller

the box the case came in should have said what power supply was installed in it
most are labeled like this

Power Supply Included
[ ] none
[X] 350w
[ ] 450w
[ ] 500w

[Bad 💀 Motha]

OP should be ok now and on the right path with a new Case, PSU, GPU

Just will have to take the time to prep the case and then move the Motherboard and other parts over to new case.

Cheers! Lets us know if u need more help/suggestions.

[Aliquis Freedom & Ethnopluralism]

Why he bought a new case when it wasn't needed because his old case could hold an ATX PSU?

I see someone saw it had the wrong design or whatever. I will still remain skeptic about that.
This is how it looks: https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7441/12921164455_f0c9840f3e_b.jpg

[Harry Nurpplez]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Etnopluralism:

Why he bought a new case when it wasn't needed because his old case could hold an ATX PSU?

I see someone saw it had the wrong design or whatever. I will still remain skeptic about that.
This is how it looks: https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7441/12921164455_f0c9840f3e_b.jpg

Who said I did? ;) Just the psu and gpu. Thats something I only really need to worry about if/when I actually NEED too. They arrive friday so it will be a while but thats ok.

[Astraea Kisaragi]

Coolermaster - great for fans, decent for cases, horrible for PSUs. Their only good line is the G series, but assuming how much it costs you can buy something better from that - Seasonic, Superflower or FSP Group.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Etnopluralism:

Why he bought a new case when it wasn't needed because his old case could hold an ATX PSU?

I see someone saw it had the wrong design or whatever. I will still remain skeptic about that.
This is how it looks: https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7441/12921164455_f0c9840f3e_b.jpg

Yea a typical $20 case from 10+ years ago

[Aliquis Freedom & Ethnopluralism]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Astraea Kisaragi:

Coolermaster - great for fans, decent for cases, horrible for PSUs. Their only good line is the G series, but assuming how much it costs you can buy something better from that - Seasonic, Superflower or FSP Group.

CoolerMaster V?
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=383

You get ~what you pay for (in that good PSUs cost more money.)

[M.A.F.I.A Cannoli]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Astraea Kisaragi:

Coolermaster - great for fans, decent for cases, horrible for PSUs. Their only good line is the G series, but assuming how much it costs you can buy something better from that - Seasonic, Superflower or FSP Group.

Yes such great fans they start making contact noise, deltas FTW