Will New Power Supply Improve Performance

GrandslammerBD · 12-23-2008, 06:38 PM

Just out of curiosity I was wondering if a new power supply will improve my systems performance. I will be getting one for Christmas, but wont get a graphics card until July. Will the power supply improve something at least. I would be happy even if it gave the slightest amount of improvement in performance. I dont wanna be left with nothing but a power supply that sits there. LOL!!!!!!!! Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!

Tumbleweed36 · 12-24-2008, 04:26 PM

There is no definitive answer to this question. This is an "iffy" question that might be specific to each situation.

If you presently have a power supply that skimps on voltages (can't produce enough) or even overheats from trying to keep up and subsequently makes other components hot from that, then the answer would be it is quite possible/probable you will see an increase in performance from those components getting the power they need.

If you are just changing the PSU so you can upgrade in the near future and your present power supply is presently doing what you need, then most likely you won't see any improvement.

That is my opinion.

**linderman** · 12-24-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

There is no definitive answer to this question. This is an "iffy" question that might be specific to each situation.

If you presently have a power supply that skimps on voltages (can't produce enough) or even overheats from trying to keep up and subsequently makes other components hot from that, then the answer would be it is quite possible/probable you will see an increase in performance from those components getting the power they need.

If you are just changing the PSU so you can upgrade in the near future and your present power supply is presently doing what you need, then most likely you won't see any improvement.

That is my opinion.

I agree

12-23-2008, 06:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
GrandslammerBD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 189 OS: Windows XP	Will New Power Supply Improve Performance Just out of curiosity I was wondering if a new power supply will improve my systems performance. I will be getting one for Christmas, but wont get a graphics card until July. Will the power supply improve something at least. I would be happy even if it gave the slightest amount of improvement in performance. I dont wanna be left with nothing but a power supply that sits there. LOL!!!!!!!! Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!

12-24-2008, 04:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,655 OS: XP Professional	Re: Will New Power Supply Improve Performance There is no definitive answer to this question. This is an "iffy" question that might be specific to each situation. If you presently have a power supply that skimps on voltages (can't produce enough) or even overheats from trying to keep up and subsequently makes other components hot from that, then the answer would be it is quite possible/probable you will see an increase in performance from those components getting the power they need. If you are just changing the PSU so you can upgrade in the near future and your present power supply is presently doing what you need, then most likely you won't see any improvement. 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. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 12-24-2008 at 04:28 PM.