Will PSU handle new components?

Mr. Johanssen · 06-05-2008, 08:37 AM

here's my current psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182021
I'm getting a Sapphire HD3870 512mb gddr4 , and probably a new motherboard soon. with my current rig will it run? i also will end up upgrading ram and cpu within the month (a 5400+ and some nice 2g ddr800/1066 prolly)

daisymtc · 06-05-2008, 10:57 AM

Get a better PSU.
By the way, if you plan to get new CPU + Mobo + RAM, You'd better go for intel, they are better set up than AMD currently.

Mr. Johanssen · 06-05-2008, 11:23 AM

thanks, do you think the PSU will hold off a week or so till my next check?
And if you'll see my thread on my CPU selection in the CPU section fo the forum that'd be great.

myPCrocks · 06-08-2008, 07:04 AM

That PS is Junk. I wouldn't use it for a minute.

cohen · 06-08-2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisymtc

Get a better PSU.
By the way, if you plan to get new CPU + Mobo + RAM, You'd better go for intel, they are better set up than AMD currently.

Agree

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Johanssen

thanks, do you think the PSU will hold off a week or so till my next check?
And if you'll see my thread on my CPU selection in the CPU section fo the forum that'd be great.

Yes, it will last but when you get the new video card get a New PSU at the same time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by myPCrocks

That PS is Junk. I wouldn't use it for a minute.

Well that is your own opnion.

Mr. Johanssen · 06-08-2008, 08:35 AM

already got the card... anyone suggest a good cheap psu? here are my prospective specs:
E7200 or E6300 < will buy
Foxconn M7PMX-S or Gigabyte 965P-S3 rev 3.3 < will buy
2gb ddr 800 or 1066 (not sure yet, 2gb tho) < will buy
HD3870 512mb <have
1x dvd burner, 1x dvd rom <have
1xsata, 1x ide hdd's <have
2x 12cm case fans. <have

cohen · 06-08-2008, 09:17 AM

You have or going to get a fair amount of things...

Here is a list, but i recommend this one

Mr. Johanssen · 06-08-2008, 09:20 PM

would this be alright? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E1681718201783 dollars might be a bit much..

and what kind of psu do you think will come with this? http://www.xoxide.com/nextherm-air-c...-460w-psu.html
says it's got dual 12v's so it'd be ok? anyone have or know of someone with the case?

cohen · 06-09-2008, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Johanssen

would this be alright? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E1681718201783 dollars might be a bit much..

and what kind of psu do you think will come with this? http://www.xoxide.com/nextherm-air-c...-460w-psu.html
says it's got dual 12v's so it'd be ok? anyone have or know of someone with the case?

No - go for the one of new egg, nice price and 550W will be good.

06-05-2008, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Johanssen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aberdeen, SD, US Age: 16 Posts: 1,192	Will PSU handle new components? here's my current psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182021 I'm getting a Sapphire HD3870 512mb gddr4 , and probably a new motherboard soon. with my current rig will it run? i also will end up upgrading ram and cpu within the month (a 5400+ and some nice 2g ddr800/1066 prolly) __________________ AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE @ 3.2ghz 1.41v+AC Freezer 64 Pro 92mm (20c/40c) MSI K9A2 Platinum 790FX Visiontek HD4850 512mb @750/2240ddr 2x1gb Mushkin 4-3-4-11-15-2T @ ddr800 250,320b SATA,250gb eSata Sunbeam Transformer Full Tower (fairly modded) XP Pro SP3--22" Hanns G Hi221D Widescreen LCD Folding on HD4850 and X2 5000+ @ 3.2ghz (as Ycarcomed) 11217 3Dmark06 Repeal Prop 8

06-05-2008, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Johanssen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aberdeen, SD, US Age: 16 Posts: 1,192	thanks, do you think the PSU will hold off a week or so till my next check? And if you'll see my thread on my CPU selection in the CPU section fo the forum that'd be great. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE @ 3.2ghz 1.41v+AC Freezer 64 Pro 92mm (20c/40c) MSI K9A2 Platinum 790FX Visiontek HD4850 512mb @750/2240ddr 2x1gb Mushkin 4-3-4-11-15-2T @ ddr800 250,320b SATA,250gb eSata Sunbeam Transformer Full Tower (fairly modded) XP Pro SP3--22" Hanns G Hi221D Widescreen LCD Folding on HD4850 and X2 5000+ @ 3.2ghz (as Ycarcomed) 11217 3Dmark06 Repeal Prop 8

06-08-2008, 07:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
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06-08-2008, 08:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mr. Johanssen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aberdeen, SD, US Age: 16 Posts: 1,192	already got the card... anyone suggest a good cheap psu? here are my prospective specs: E7200 or E6300 < will buy Foxconn M7PMX-S or Gigabyte 965P-S3 rev 3.3 < will buy 2gb ddr 800 or 1066 (not sure yet, 2gb tho) < will buy HD3870 512mb <have 1x dvd burner, 1x dvd rom <have 1xsata, 1x ide hdd's <have 2x 12cm case fans. <have __________________ AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE @ 3.2ghz 1.41v+AC Freezer 64 Pro 92mm (20c/40c) MSI K9A2 Platinum 790FX Visiontek HD4850 512mb @750/2240ddr 2x1gb Mushkin 4-3-4-11-15-2T @ ddr800 250,320b SATA,250gb eSata Sunbeam Transformer Full Tower (fairly modded) XP Pro SP3--22" Hanns G Hi221D Widescreen LCD Folding on HD4850 and X2 5000+ @ 3.2ghz (as Ycarcomed) 11217 3Dmark06 Repeal Prop 8

06-08-2008, 09:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,229	You have or going to get a fair amount of things... Here is a list, but i recommend this one __________________ My Website Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

06-05-2008, 10:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,725	Get a better PSU. By the way, if you plan to get new CPU + Mobo + RAM, You'd better go for intel, they are better set up than AMD currently.

06-08-2008, 09:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mr. Johanssen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aberdeen, SD, US Age: 16 Posts: 1,192	would this be alright? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E1681718201783 dollars might be a bit much.. and what kind of psu do you think will come with this? http://www.xoxide.com/nextherm-air-c...-460w-psu.html says it's got dual 12v's so it'd be ok? anyone have or know of someone with the case? __________________ AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ BE @ 3.2ghz 1.41v+AC Freezer 64 Pro 92mm (20c/40c) MSI K9A2 Platinum 790FX Visiontek HD4850 512mb @750/2240ddr 2x1gb Mushkin 4-3-4-11-15-2T @ ddr800 250,320b SATA,250gb eSata Sunbeam Transformer Full Tower (fairly modded) XP Pro SP3--22" Hanns G Hi221D Widescreen LCD Folding on HD4850 and X2 5000+ @ 3.2ghz (as Ycarcomed) 11217 3Dmark06 Repeal Prop 8

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