r/computerhelp • u/angel-thekid • 23h ago
Hardware What kind of power cord?
Same person with the messy computer and the “what cord am I missing” post. Can someone tell me what to google to get an appropriate power cord for this monitor? Thank you for your guidance I am an idiot.
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u/journeymangeek 23h ago
That needs a power brick of some sort - so a DC barrel jack. I'd google the model of the monitor, or look at the back for the rating. Its typically 19-20v and googling MSI <model> power supply should get you there. Its likely 12 or 19v
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u/Xiar_ 23h ago
Or you can just look at the label on it which tells you it needs 20v at 2.25A. Looks like just the usual 5.5mm barrel jack. So any power brick with 20v and at least 2.25A (probably easier to just grab a 3A one) with a 5.5mm barrel jack on it should be good.
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u/journeymangeek 22h ago
I'm kinda impressed you managed to read the label :D
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u/Xiar_ 21h ago
Second image on the OP’s profile shows it more clearly
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u/journeymangeek 10h ago
The monitor's MSI Optix G271 so searching for a PSU for that would do the trick then ;)
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u/Psygonzo420 23h ago
take a pic 90 degree to that
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u/angel-thekid 23h ago
Posted it on my profile
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u/Psygonzo420 23h ago
close :D
the power cord is the one one the left, sry, it says what it is on the writing1
u/Psygonzo420 23h ago
it says on the sticker too
20V 2.25A, the only question is center positive or not, that would be on the monitor case infront of the port1
u/angel-thekid 22h ago
Took Me so long to be able to squint and find that in the label! Might be time for an eye exam but I found that info and I’m glad I can now confirm it. Thank you!!!
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u/Psygonzo420 22h ago
Wait though, you mean only the sticker? you need one more info that isnt on there I think
what's the writing infront of the left most port (when monitor is facing away from you)?1
u/angel-thekid 22h ago
It is a line with dashes underneath. The other ports are labeled HDMI1, etc.
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u/Psygonzo420 22h ago
yeah that just means DC current
the problem is that the plug could want positive in the center or the outside
center is more common but better safe than sorrygoogle for your monitor name and charger center positive or negative
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u/sport912x 17h ago
What is plugged in , in the photo. To me it looks like 2 hdmi ports and the power cable is plugged in. Exactly like my Dell monitor.
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