Is my PSU sufficient?

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ltylty

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Im thinking of getting Sapphire HD 5670 512 mb for my computer.
The problem is that my PSU is only 330 watts ( http://www.pctronix.co.nz/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=91&products_id=15856 ) while the official web-page stated 400 watts.

Im currently using
Motherboard - ASUS M3N-H/HDMI
CPU - AMD Phenom x4 9750 Quard core 2.40 GHz
Ram - 2x2GB

Some have said that my PSU will be sufficient for it since its a low power consuming card. Should I continue and make my purchase on HD5670?
 
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Would you recommend I change my PSU and get a better graphics card or stick on to getting HD 5670? Im more of a casual gamer and doesn't really mind about the quality as long its running at a decent fps (i will usually just go for low details and resolution with my current integrated 8300gs).

But if getting a new PSU and graphics card is the better option, which PSU and graphics should i get for my system?
 
ltylty said:
Would you recommend I change my PSU and get a better graphics card or stick on to getting HD 5670? Im more of a casual gamer and doesn't really mind about the quality as long its running at a decent fps (i will usually just go for low details and resolution with my current integrated 8300gs).

But if getting a new PSU and graphics card is the better option, which PSU and graphics should i get for my system?
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yes, deffinately, but that all depends on your budget, and how good of a card that you want. If you can afford it, would you rather have a decent PSU with a top of the range card, or are you happy to save your money and get a decent PSU with a lesser card?
 
ltylty said:
Would you recommend I change my PSU and get a better graphics card or stick on to getting HD 5670? Im more of a casual gamer and doesn't really mind about the quality as long its running at a decent fps (i will usually just go for low details and resolution with my current integrated 8300gs).

But if getting a new PSU and graphics card is the better option, which PSU and graphics should i get for my system?
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If you are happy using that card try it, the psu should be alright but if you intend to do any more upgrades in future consider your options, pay now or later.
 
ABSOLUTELY NOT!

That PSU is a complete chinese rubbish POS and is not designed for anything other than an integrated graphics solution. http://www.acbel.com/eng/Product.aspx?id=49&&sd=31&&pid=200

Due to its limited design features, only 15A is available for the whole 12V system minus the CPU. That is 180W max. Assuming it wont provide that (as cheap PSU's dont) it is only likely to be able to deliver (under load and temp) around 150W before damage and shutdown.

You run that PSU with anything other than the integrated graphics you're a fool. If you do though, monitor the 12V rail during gaming etc and heat output from the PSU. I strongly recommend an upgrade.
 
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If you are happy using that card try it, the psu should be alright but if you intend to do any more upgrades in future consider your options, pay now or later.
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The PSU wouldn't handle it at all because of this:

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ABSOLUTELY NOT!

That PSU is a complete chinese rubbish POS and is not designed for anything other than an integrated graphics solution. http://www.acbel.com/eng/Product.aspx?id=49&&sd=31&&pid=200

Due to its limited design features, only 15A is available for the whole 12V system minus the CPU. That is 180W max. Assuming it wont provide that (as cheap PSU's dont) it is only likely to be able to deliver (under load and temp) around 150W before damage and shutdown.

You run that PSU with anything other than the integrated graphics you're a fool. If you do though, monitor the 12V rail during gaming etc and heat output from the PSU. I strongly recommend an upgrade.
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@OP you are better off getting a new PSU and a new video card. If you only have the money for 1 or the other at the moment, the power supply should be where you are putting your money. No point getting a video card if your system can't power it, or if using said card would end up damaging your system
 
Most probably I will be getting 5770 if Im gonna upgrade my PSU.

Im looking for PSU preferably with low noise and can last me for about 2-3 years before further upgrade to the PSU is required. Any recommendation?
 
I have the following in mind:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...e=cooler_master_silent-_-17-171-036-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&cm_re=seasonice_m12ii-_-17-151-095-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341036&cm_re=ocz_650-_-17-341-036-_-Product
http://www.amatech.com/computing/product/axedeluxe/axedeluxe.htm (650W)

Im able to get these over here at almost the same price with only a few dollar difference. I have no idea which 1 will produce the least noise or worth the most. Will it (600W~650W) be overkill for the system? Im thinking of getting a good one such that I wont have to trouble about the PSU when doing upgrades in the future. Is that a good idea?
 
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