How to: Replace Computer Power Supply Unit & CPU Radiator

My computer is quite an old one with low-end hardware. However, I have to keep it for some reasons. Simple configuration (only 2 lines in introduction) without graphics chip.  Just motherboard, CPU and memory bank. The day before the Valentine’s Day, my computer made a noise of tractor that seemed to be from the CPU Fan I had bought before. The power supply was bought 10 years ago, so I decided to replace it with this opportunity. Then, I chose randomly lying in the bed at night. I forgot to take a picture of the radiator’s packing. But it seemed to firmer than the one at 7 USD and had another 2 heat pipes.The silicone grease has been smeared at the time of shipping.Power supply. It is rather big.

I’m fond of its seven SATA Interfaces. My old computer has three hard disks, one CD-ROM drive and one expansion board, so at least five SATA Interfaces are needed. The power supply is packed with plastic film.

Power cord, introductions and four mounting screws in box. The power cords look nice. Nonetheless, I still kept my old power cord leaving the new one in the box, the same as the four mounting screws.This is the picture of the power supply. The texture and weight are averaged. The steel plate is thin. However, it is equivalent to the price (over 30USD).It is a non-modular one (a pile of cords).

Loading. I uninstalled my computer first and cleaned up the dust.

The power supply was at the top, right above the motherboard in the case.

The previous fan support was needless, so I took it down.

The new radiator is simpler to install than the old one. Just thrust four feet into the four holes. It is unexpectedly stable.The fan is unable to adjust the speed with 3pin USB.Then, install the power supply. The power supply is fixed. There is an English sign on the motherboard. The joint must be matched with the socket.No graphics card, so just set the motherboard, CPU and CPUFAN in order.

At last, install the hard disks, CD-ROM and expansion boards.Three hard disks with one line.CD-ROM and expansion boards cannot share a line. Thus, they seem a little messy.The case does not support wrapping the wire around the back.Finished and energized. The condition after one day’s running.Standby with the power of 61w.

Comments:

My old computer is always on and mainly used to downloading, browsing the Web, shopping and commenting on the SMZDM.

I am not sensitive to the noise while sleeping. At least I have never heard the noise after replacing the fan. I am even satisfied of the “new” computer.I hope theses hardware can last longer.That’s all. Thank you.

Author: sangediandeshengluehao

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