Will my current PSU work for this?

Washrag

Washrag

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I want to upgrade to these parts

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103771

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143090

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131179 (most likely)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

And I want to know if the PSU I already have will cover them. Here is a link to the manufacturer's webpage with my case and PSU as they came together.

http://aspireusa.net/product.php?pid=186

It seems a little iffy in my mind as to whether that is enough. If it is not, could I get some recommendations on a good PSU that isn't too pricey. Thanks
 
What is your budget? Look at Ultra if your budget is $50 from Tiger Direct or the Corsair HX520W if your budget is $100 from buy.com
 
GCR said:
What is your budget? Look at Ultra if your budget is $50 from Tiger Direct or the Corsair HX520W if your budget is $100 from buy.com
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I'd like to stay in the mid 500s as those four parts already are 490.

I'd really like to know how much wattage i need to effectively run those parts.
 
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The most important specifications to look at when deciding whether a PSU is sufficient for your system are the amperage available on the +12V rail(s) and total wattage. If you take a look at the link you provided for the video card, you'll see that 350W with +12V@22A is the minimum recommended. The PSU I've linked to is rated for 600W with +12V@35A, so more than sufficient.

The PSU you have fails to meet the required +12V@22A - it's only rated for +12V@18A, and given the quality of those units I'd be surprised if it could even put out that much.
 
ceewi1 said:
The most important specifications to look at when deciding whether a PSU is sufficient for your system are the amperage available on the +12V rail(s) and total wattage. If you take a look at the link you provided for the video card, you'll see that 350W with +12V@22A is the minimum recommended. The PSU I've linked to is rated for 600W with +12V@35A, so more than sufficient.

The PSU you have fails to meet the required +12V@22A - it's only rated for +12V@18A, and given the quality of those units I'd be surprised if it could even put out that much.
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Thanks very much for the help. That PSU looks like a good buy.
 
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