Will this PSU be enough?

Ace101 · 11-28-2006, 06:13 PM

Hi
This is my first post on the forums. I would like to know if this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182016 will be good enough to run an AMD 64 x 2 4200+, 2 gigs ram, Nvidia 7950GT 512MD, 250GB HD and 2 CD/DVD drives? Thanks!!

- Ace101

**blackduck30** · 11-28-2006, 06:29 PM

I like this better

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817163108

Ace101 · 11-28-2006, 06:30 PM

ouch 109 dollars? My parents wont go for that...Anything ok/good for 50 or under?

**Doby** · 11-28-2006, 06:38 PM

Don't get that one, get the one blackduck30 recommended.

You won't find one that will run that rig very long for 50 bucks.

Read this http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/motherboards-bios-cpu/107466-power-supply-information-selection.html

**8210GUY** · 11-28-2006, 06:43 PM

You are restricting yourself and not going to be saving money long term if you plan to upgrade in the future, but if they wont or can't go with that then the following is not bad IMO.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104953

**Ralck** · 11-28-2006, 06:57 PM

I second Doby's recomendation. You don't want to risk your entire computer. If a cheap PSU ends up kicking the bucket, it could damage some or all of your other components (I don't think you want to have to buy a new CPU soon down the road, do you?). My suggestion would be to look for a 7900GT or GTX instead and take the money you'd save on the video card to put into the PSU.

**blackduck30** · 11-28-2006, 07:25 PM

That is a great suggestion Ralck, The 7900Gt is still a great card, i have one. The better power supply will make the system far more stable. You can even just get 1G of ram for now and save up for another gig. You will not regret getting a power supply that will service your needs without hassle. Your power supply is really the heart of your build and should not be skimped on.

**speedster123** · 11-29-2006, 05:52 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Custra...82E16817153028

dai · 11-29-2006, 09:45 AM

with power supplies you get what you pay for thermaltake are not rated as quality supplies and 500w is to low for your system
go for the one recommended above by blackduck it is a good price i had to pay $A300 for it

Ace101 · 11-29-2006, 05:16 PM

turns out im gettina 7900GT 256mb or ATI 1900XT. Any suggestions for what PSU and videocard (1 of the 2 above) I should get?

**blackduck30** · 11-29-2006, 06:44 PM

i still suggest this PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817163108

I love my 7900GT and will recommend them anytime , Nvidia over ATI all the way

Ace101 · 11-29-2006, 06:47 PM

still 109 bucks...thats alot man. I was thikning about getting an Ok 50 dollar one.

**blackduck30** · 11-29-2006, 07:40 PM

:) not when you consider the problems and unstability of a cheap PSU. I have the exact PSU and it cost me 240 dollars here in australia. I really don't think you understand the importance of your power supply, EVERTHING runs off your power supply

**TheMatt** · 11-29-2006, 08:53 PM

I agree with my fellow team members, it is not worth the risk getting a low quality PSU. Blackduck has recommended an excellent PSU. I looked around Newegg, and you can't do much better that quality 650w for $109. If you get a bad PSU and it fails, it could take the whole computer with it.

**Kalim** · 11-30-2006, 07:10 AM

Yep, ditto to all on that. I'd spend on the PSU before the Video. If it goes, it takes everything with it. Its runs the base of your system along with the mobo.

Ace101 · 11-30-2006, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the help guys. This system is basically a Christmas present from my parents, but I still don't know if they'll go with a 109 dollar PSU. Anyone else recommend a 60/70 dollar one?

What about these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153028
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104934

P.S. the links for the PSUs you guys recommended are dead.

**8210GUY** · 11-30-2006, 01:59 PM

Just checked the links and all but 1 worked for me, maybe they are updating their pages or something ?
Anyway out of those 2 I would say the 2nd one without question, but as to if it will be as good as the one suggested I'll leave the others to comment on.

dai · 11-30-2006, 02:02 PM

you seem to hit a glass ceiling at 500w you will have to break through it

**blackduck30** · 11-30-2006, 02:58 PM

Unfortunately I can not recommend something that can or will give you trouble. I looked at the ones you posted up and the second one was 89 dollars, I am sure you can spend the extra 20 and go the silverstone 650W.

I also fully agree with dai on this also, you have to climb above the 500W mark

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817163108

11-28-2006, 06:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ace101 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22 OS: Vista SP1	Will this PSU be enough? Hi This is my first post on the forums. I would like to know if this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182016 will be good enough to run an AMD 64 x 2 4200+, 2 gigs ram, Nvidia 7950GT 512MD, 250GB HD and 2 CD/DVD drives? Thanks!! - Ace101 Last edited by Ace101 : 11-28-2006 at 06:18 PM.

11-28-2006, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
blackduck30 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,227 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	I like this better http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817163108 __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All

11-28-2006, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Doby Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central PA (USA) Posts: 6,996 OS: XP sp2/ Vista	Don't get that one, get the one blackduck30 recommended. You won't find one that will run that rig very long for 50 bucks. Read this http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/motherboards-bios-cpu/107466-power-supply-information-selection.html __________________ Would you like to help TSF fight cancer and other diseases??? JOIN TEAM TSF

11-28-2006, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ralck mentor hardware team Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,450 OS: 98SE/XP PRO/FC4 My System	I second Doby's recomendation. You don't want to risk your entire computer. If a cheap PSU ends up kicking the bucket, it could damage some or all of your other components (I don't think you want to have to buy a new CPU soon down the road, do you?). My suggestion would be to look for a 7900GT or GTX instead and take the money you'd save on the video card to put into the PSU. __________________ Power Supply Info Everyone Should Read! How to Post Your System Specs

11-28-2006, 07:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
blackduck30 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,227 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	That is a great suggestion Ralck, The 7900Gt is still a great card, i have one. The better power supply will make the system far more stable. You can even just get 1G of ram for now and save up for another gig. You will not regret getting a power supply that will service your needs without hassle. Your power supply is really the heart of your build and should not be skimped on. __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All Last edited by blackduck30 : 11-29-2006 at 01:53 AM.

11-28-2006, 06:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ace101 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22 OS: Vista SP1	ouch 109 dollars? My parents wont go for that...Anything ok/good for 50 or under?

11-28-2006, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
8210GUY TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,566 OS: xp Pro	You are restricting yourself and not going to be saving money long term if you plan to upgrade in the future, but if they wont or can't go with that then the following is not bad IMO. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104953

11-29-2006, 05:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York Posts: 3,829 OS: xp pro My System	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Custra...82E16817153028

11-29-2006, 09:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 39,457 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	with power supplies you get what you pay for thermaltake are not rated as quality supplies and 500w is to low for your system go for the one recommended above by blackduck it is a good price i had to pay $A300 for it __________________

11-29-2006, 05:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ace101 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22 OS: Vista SP1	turns out im gettina 7900GT 256mb or ATI 1900XT. Any suggestions for what PSU and videocard (1 of the 2 above) I should get? Last edited by Ace101 : 11-29-2006 at 05:22 PM.

11-29-2006, 06:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
blackduck30 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,227 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	i still suggest this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817163108 I love my 7900GT and will recommend them anytime , Nvidia over ATI all the way __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All Last edited by blackduck30 : 11-29-2006 at 06:45 PM.

11-29-2006, 06:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ace101 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22 OS: Vista SP1	still 109 bucks...thats alot man. I was thikning about getting an Ok 50 dollar one.

11-29-2006, 07:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
blackduck30 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,227 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	:) not when you consider the problems and unstability of a cheap PSU. I have the exact PSU and it cost me 240 dollars here in australia. I really don't think you understand the importance of your power supply, EVERTHING runs off your power supply __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All

11-29-2006, 08:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,615 OS: Windows 3.1, 98, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	I agree with my fellow team members, it is not worth the risk getting a low quality PSU. Blackduck has recommended an excellent PSU. I looked around Newegg, and you can't do much better that quality 650w for $109. If you get a bad PSU and it fails, it could take the whole computer with it. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

11-30-2006, 07:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,538 OS: Many	Yep, ditto to all on that. I'd spend on the PSU before the Video. If it goes, it takes everything with it. Its runs the base of your system along with the mobo.

11-30-2006, 01:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ace101 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22 OS: Vista SP1	Thanks for the help guys. This system is basically a Christmas present from my parents, but I still don't know if they'll go with a 109 dollar PSU. Anyone else recommend a 60/70 dollar one? What about these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153028 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104934 P.S. the links for the PSUs you guys recommended are dead. Last edited by Ace101 : 11-30-2006 at 01:31 PM.

11-30-2006, 01:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
8210GUY TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,566 OS: xp Pro	Just checked the links and all but 1 worked for me, maybe they are updating their pages or something ? Anyway out of those 2 I would say the 2nd one without question, but as to if it will be as good as the one suggested I'll leave the others to comment on.

11-30-2006, 02:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 39,457 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	you seem to hit a glass ceiling at 500w you will have to break through it __________________

11-30-2006, 02:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
blackduck30 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,227 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	Unfortunately I can not recommend something that can or will give you trouble. I looked at the ones you posted up and the second one was 89 dollars, I am sure you can spend the extra 20 and go the silverstone 650W. I also fully agree with dai on this also, you have to climb above the 500W mark http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817163108 __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All