M58 7244 Power Supply

[CorkyG]

Am surprised at the lack of any response to my M58 questions.  Anyway, my question now is, can the anemic 280W PSU be replaced with a 350W PSU?  That would allow for replacing the anemic on-board video with a more useful card via the PCI slot.

[MrPeter1985 Guru]

Hi CorkyG

If the PSU is the same size as the current PSU and has the correct amount of pins then sure there is no issues.

The only issues are using a lesser wattage or a PSU that doesn't fit.

Hoped I helped any.

[tanujhanda Retired Partner · Accepted solution]

Hi CorkyG,

You can use following Power supply.

• 280 Watt (Exclude Japan)
• 280 Watt (Japan), 80% plus, auto-sensing power supply unit
• 450 Watt (Japan), 80% plus, auto-sensing power supply unit
• 115 to 230 Volt; 50 to 60 Hz

Best Regards,

Tanuj

[CorkyG]

Thanks much for that info.  It is useful.  Looks like the key factors are:

1.  Physical dimensions

2.  Compatibility with the motherboard connector.

That will open the door to replace the on board video with a PCI card that will then allow display of animations.

Cheers!

[tanujhanda Retired Partner]

Hi CorkyG,

I am glad to know the information is really helpful to you.

Best Regards,

Tanuj