Which Power Supply is Better?

sorensen3021 · 06-09-2008, 08:35 AM

I am currently upgrading a cheap PC that I bought. But I have an old computer lying around that was the best at its time, but the mother board got fried. So I am trying to figure out...which one of these has the better power supply? I know the old one has more wattage...but I believe the new one has better amperage? But I'm not sure. Thanks for the help in advance. And by the way...I am looking to upgrade my video card..so I guess I'm asking which one would be best for supporting that.

Current Power Supply (235 Watt)

Old Power Supply (300 Watt)

Banscare · 06-09-2008, 08:48 AM

I would use the newer one just because it is newer :p
Depending on what kind of video card you plan to upgrade to you will most likely have to upgrade your power supply. Check the requirements on the video card box, most pci-e cards require a lot of power.

sorensen3021 · 06-09-2008, 08:50 AM

Well my motherboard only supports AGP.

**Deleted090308** · 06-09-2008, 08:59 AM

You need 18A on the +12V rail for newer AGP cards. Neither of the PSUs have that.

06-09-2008, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
sorensen3021 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13 OS: Vista	Which Power Supply is Better? I am currently upgrading a cheap PC that I bought. But I have an old computer lying around that was the best at its time, but the mother board got fried. So I am trying to figure out...which one of these has the better power supply? I know the old one has more wattage...but I believe the new one has better amperage? But I'm not sure. Thanks for the help in advance. And by the way...I am looking to upgrade my video card..so I guess I'm asking which one would be best for supporting that. Current Power Supply (235 Watt) Old Power Supply (300 Watt)

06-09-2008, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Banscare Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St John's NL Posts: 140 OS: XP Pro 64bit My System	Re: Which Power Supply is Better? I would use the newer one just because it is newer :p Depending on what kind of video card you plan to upgrade to you will most likely have to upgrade your power supply. Check the requirements on the video card box, most pci-e cards require a lot of power. __________________ Ban Computer Support Specialist (MCP, MCSE)

06-09-2008, 08:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
sorensen3021 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13 OS: Vista	Re: Which Power Supply is Better? Well my motherboard only supports AGP.

06-09-2008, 08:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,281 OS: Xp	Re: Which Power Supply is Better? You need 18A on the +12V rail for newer AGP cards. Neither of the PSUs have that.