Will my PSU work?

billenium · 01-23-2008, 03:33 PM

Processor: Q6600 2.4GHz (bought)
Motherboard: Intel DP35DP (bought)
Case: Antec 900 (bought)
HDD: 500GB (not bought)
RAM: 2gb Ballistix (Bought)
Optical Drive(s): Multimedia card reader (not bought), cheap CD-DRIVE (not bought)
Graphics Card: 7900GS (not bought)

My PSU is: FSP SAGA+ 400watt....
If anyone has any suggestions on this that say "not bought" please please let me hear your ideas!! Thanks!

I already bought the PSU, btw.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Tumbleweed36 · 01-23-2008, 05:27 PM

I don't think you would be wise to use a 400 watt in that unit, especially one that has a lower efficiency rating.

My suggestion for what you have would be nearer the 550 range and would suggest an Antec Trio 550. If you plan on moving to a better video card later on, then you need to have even a larger unit (650 as a minimum) to run say an 8800GTS. That is my opinion.

billenium · 01-23-2008, 05:42 PM

Erm, well its a little too late to change i think. =(

What should i avoid doing so i don't do something i would regret?

Also, whats neweggs return policy, and do i get my full money back gaurrenteed?

I bought it yesterday.

Tumbleweed36 · 01-23-2008, 05:59 PM

You can most likely just exhange it with no problems and if it has not shipped, they will do that easily....call them. NewEgg is great on customer service and returns. If this were mine, I would just send it back and exchange it for something that is better.

billenium · 01-23-2008, 06:19 PM

Could you suggest one that cost around 50-60 dollars that can run my computer? I really doubt i will upgrade my graphics card tbh..

Thanks sooo much for helping me BTW!!

**Jtsou** · 01-23-2008, 06:22 PM

Power supplys will probably be a bit more than that, the Antec Trio 650W is around $100.

billenium · 01-23-2008, 06:26 PM

Well if my build is risky with a 400watt, why would i jump all the way to 650watt? lol... hehe Thanks though. Should i get the FSP SAGA+ 450watt?

**Jtsou** · 01-23-2008, 06:43 PM

No.

If you are getting the 8800 card, you will mess something up. Try it if you want, but dont come crying to TSF when you fry your whole system.

Tumbleweed36 · 01-23-2008, 06:51 PM

If you don't plan on upgrading this rig and plan on staying with the 7900GS, you might get by with a real good 500 watt power supply, so let me look around a bit. I would prefer you go for the 550, because that gives you some room for expansion. Will try to get back later with some things to consider.

billenium · 01-23-2008, 06:55 PM

THanks so much... i have no idea why someone suggested this to me... i think it was on this site too :P

Thanks a lot though guys!

Tumbleweed36 · 01-23-2008, 06:58 PM

Still looking, but here is a real deal on a 500 if you wish to go that way:

Antec Earthwatts 500 Watt ATX12V v2.0 Power Supply
NewEgg

Use Promo Code: EMCABCCBF - $64.99 after instant rebate and promo. $34.99 after $30 mail-in rebate.

FYI, this is a great power supply for a 500 watt. Much better than what you were looking at.

billenium · 01-23-2008, 07:10 PM

I love you! Thanks so much! Now i have to learn how to return this thing! Thanks! your the best! ever! haha :)

--
Links broken, but i bet i can find it on my own. Thanks!

Tumbleweed36 · 01-23-2008, 07:22 PM

Try this link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371007

Tumbleweed36 · 01-23-2008, 07:25 PM

Another REAL STEAL:

Antec 550 Trio -$57 after Mail In Rebate

(Note: this baby will permit you to upgrade some in the future)

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec....iteria=BA23050

01-23-2008, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
billenium Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 45 OS: Ubuntu Linux	Will my PSU work? Processor: Q6600 2.4GHz (bought) Motherboard: Intel DP35DP (bought) Case: Antec 900 (bought) HDD: 500GB (not bought) RAM: 2gb Ballistix (Bought) Optical Drive(s): Multimedia card reader (not bought), cheap CD-DRIVE (not bought) Graphics Card: 7900GS (not bought) My PSU is: FSP SAGA+ 400watt.... If anyone has any suggestions on this that say "not bought" please please let me hear your ideas!! Thanks! I already bought the PSU, btw. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

01-23-2008, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,655 OS: XP Professional	Re: Will my PSU work? I don't think you would be wise to use a 400 watt in that unit, especially one that has a lower efficiency rating. My suggestion for what you have would be nearer the 550 range and would suggest an Antec Trio 550. If you plan on moving to a better video card later on, then you need to have even a larger unit (650 as a minimum) to run say an 8800GTS. That is my opinion. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

01-23-2008, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
billenium Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 45 OS: Ubuntu Linux	Re: Will my PSU work? Erm, well its a little too late to change i think. =( What should i avoid doing so i don't do something i would regret? Also, whats neweggs return policy, and do i get my full money back gaurrenteed? I bought it yesterday.

01-23-2008, 05:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,655 OS: XP Professional	Re: Will my PSU work? You can most likely just exhange it with no problems and if it has not shipped, they will do that easily....call them. NewEgg is great on customer service and returns. If this were mine, I would just send it back and exchange it for something that is better. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

01-23-2008, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
billenium Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 45 OS: Ubuntu Linux	Re: Will my PSU work? Could you suggest one that cost around 50-60 dollars that can run my computer? I really doubt i will upgrade my graphics card tbh.. Thanks sooo much for helping me BTW!! Last edited by billenium; 01-23-2008 at 06:21 PM.

01-23-2008, 06:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jtsou Hardware Specialist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 1,214 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: Will my PSU work? Power supplys will probably be a bit more than that, the Antec Trio 650W is around $100.

01-23-2008, 06:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
billenium Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 45 OS: Ubuntu Linux	Re: Will my PSU work? Well if my build is risky with a 400watt, why would i jump all the way to 650watt? lol... hehe Thanks though. Should i get the FSP SAGA+ 450watt?

01-23-2008, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jtsou Hardware Specialist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 1,214 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: Will my PSU work? No. If you are getting the 8800 card, you will mess something up. Try it if you want, but dont come crying to TSF when you fry your whole system.

01-23-2008, 06:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,655 OS: XP Professional	Re: Will my PSU work? If you don't plan on upgrading this rig and plan on staying with the 7900GS, you might get by with a real good 500 watt power supply, so let me look around a bit. I would prefer you go for the 550, because that gives you some room for expansion. Will try to get back later with some things to consider. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

01-23-2008, 06:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
billenium Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 45 OS: Ubuntu Linux	Re: Will my PSU work? THanks so much... i have no idea why someone suggested this to me... i think it was on this site too :P Thanks a lot though guys!

01-23-2008, 06:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,655 OS: XP Professional	Re: Will my PSU work? Still looking, but here is a real deal on a 500 if you wish to go that way: Antec Earthwatts 500 Watt ATX12V v2.0 Power Supply NewEgg Use Promo Code: EMCABCCBF - $64.99 after instant rebate and promo. $34.99 after $30 mail-in rebate. FYI, this is a great power supply for a 500 watt. Much better than what you were looking at. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 01-23-2008 at 07:00 PM.

01-23-2008, 07:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
billenium Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 45 OS: Ubuntu Linux	Re: Will my PSU work? I love you! Thanks so much! Now i have to learn how to return this thing! Thanks! your the best! ever! haha :) -- Links broken, but i bet i can find it on my own. Thanks! Last edited by billenium; 01-23-2008 at 07:15 PM.

01-23-2008, 07:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,655 OS: XP Professional	Re: Will my PSU work? Try this link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371007 __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

01-23-2008, 07:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,655 OS: XP Professional	Re: Will my PSU work? Another REAL STEAL: Antec 550 Trio -$57 after Mail In Rebate (Note: this baby will permit you to upgrade some in the future) http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec....iteria=BA23050 __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 01-23-2008 at 07:27 PM.