Binarious Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Clevo Model: p150sm-a (Prema mod v2 BIOS w/ SVL7 vBIOS) Chipset: Intel hm87 GPU: NVIDIA GTX 980m CPU: Intel 4810mq RAM: 32GB Kingston Hyperx Impact 1600Mhz CAS 9 2x SSD (Samsung 850 evo(Win10) & Crucial M500 120GB(MacOS)) Storage: HDD WD 7200rpm Scorpio Black 750GB Power supply: Chicony a12-180p1a (19v @ 9.5a = 180.5 watt) I'm looking for a bigger power supply since my GPU seems to be underpowered. It get pwr capped in GPU-z while running Firestrike v1.1. The max TDP during the benchmarking is at 59% and max temp at 67c. The temp and TDP are around the same when I bench with 3DMark 11 with an overall score of 11,895 and graphics score of 14,210. My CPU temps are good as well, at only 65c during all of this. I am using Gelid GC-Extreme thermal paste and pads and highly recommend this upgrade if you are running stock thermal interface materials. Firestrike v1.1 Highest Benchmark: Overall score: 8,721 Graphics Score: 10,458 physics score: 9,278 combined score: 3735 So, the question. Will the following AC Adapter work for this setup to help optimize my system abilities? I don't plan on going crazy with the overclocking, I just want it to run faster while rendering videos, running 3D programs like Realtime Landscaping, and 360 panorama photo stitching. https://laptopadapteronline.com/230W-Clevo-P150SMA-X511-AC-Power-Adapter-Charger-p-89078.html If not, which power adapter should I use? Do I need a 330w to get the most out of this system? I've done a fair amount of reading, but alot of the threads are older, not very conclusive, or provide very expensive options $200-300. I'm hoping to find something under $100. If this isn't realistic then let me know. I appreciate the help. Thank you, 01001101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binarious Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Can someone please? I have done my research on this, Im not being lazy here. I know about the x75 adapter, but don't like that option as I feel the wire should be a little thicker, like 14 guage, for the amount of power it will be pulling. What are your thoughts on this? I don't want to do any splicing. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octiceps Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I'm using the 230W one bought from Sager. A bit out of your budget but it works well for my P650SG which has the same plug as your P150SM-A. If I'd known about the one you linked, I would've got that instead! As long as you get what's in the picture, you should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gounette Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binarious Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 I appreciate your replies, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binarious Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 I decided I want to get a slim power brick I've found online, but it has the wrong connector. I need a 5.5mm x 2.5mm plugs, preferably a right angle like the one I have now on my 180w power brick. I'd rather not take the scalpel to my current power cable, but it's looking like that will be needed to get what I want. A little help is always greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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