Level 7: Installing the PSU

Updated August 29, 2024 15:48

Video Walkthrough

A Power Supply Lies Before You!

The number on the box (often in the title) indicates the wattage of the PSU. When upgrading parts in the future, keep note of the amount of power that they consume.

In a dimly lit room lies an ancient source of power: a power supply. Locate and take the PSU out of its packaging (marked H) and take note of the contents in the box.

A. Non-modular - Skip to Step D

B. Semi-modular

B1. Plug in the PCI-E Cable(s)

Semi-Modular PSU: Once this step is done, skip to page 99.

If using a semi-modular PSU, plug in the cable labeled either PCI-E or VGA into the PSU slot marked “PCI-E” or “VGA”. If your GPU (Marked J) is a 3000 series, plug in two PCI-E / VGA cables.

C. Modular

C1. Plug in the PCI-E Cable

If using a modular PSU, plug in the cable labeled either PCI-E or VGA into the PSU slot marked “PCI-E” or “VGA”. If your GPU (Marked J) is a 3000 series, plug in two PCI-E / VGA cables.

C2. Plug in the 24-Pin Cable

If using a modular PSU, plug in the 24 pin cable (the largest that came with the PSU) into the slot marked “24 Pin ATX” or “16 + 8”.

C3. Plug in the CPU Cable

If using a modular PSU, plug in the 8-pin CPU cable into the power supply slot marked “CPU” or “8-Pin CPU”.

D. Slide in the PSU with Fan Facing Down

With the fan facing downwards, slide in the power supply from the side opening of your H510 case.

E. Secure the PSU

Press the PSU against the rear of the PC and screw it into the case using four 6-32 Hexagon screws that came with the PSU (also in the white box from the H510 case).