Bestec in Emachines S2482

[Maxxarcade]

I need to fix this system for a friend, but I wanted to make sure I could put a normal ATX power supply in this system before I change it out.

The Bestec is a model ATX-250-12E. Has Jamicon caps but none looked bad, then again the whole computer still looks new inside.

The motherboard is an L7VMM2 with OST and other crap caps, but everything looks good still.

So basically I want to change the PSU, install an 80mm fan in the back of the case, and reinstall Windows. Anything else I need to check?

I only have about a $40 budget for a PSU, so looking at some Sparkle units. The original Bestec was rated at +5v 25A, +12V 13A, and +3.3V 20A.

[kc8adu]

Re: Bestec in Emachines S2482

just recap with good low er caps.
i replace the 10@50 near the +5 stby transformer with a 22@50 panasonic fc.
its next to the 220@25
the 10@50 is the most common cause of +5 stby overshoot and results in mobo death.

[Maxxarcade]

Re: Bestec in Emachines S2482

I would recap, but it would take longer for me to order the caps and install them than it would to replace the unit, and the owner needs it by next week... Would a Sparkle FSP300-60PN be a good PSU for this system?

[kc8adu]

Re: Bestec in Emachines S2482

if it has a 4 pin +12 p4 plug yes.