Power Supply Upgrde help

thehelped · 08-28-2009, 07:56 AM

Ok, so i was told recetnly i had to chnage my power suppy if i wanted my videocard to 100%.

Here are my specs:

ATI Radeon X1650
P4 2.93 Ghz
2 Gigs for RAM
300w PSU
Windows 7

Ok so I was woundering, would this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341016 . Be enough to power my pc now, and after i upgrade the mobo and cpu to a duel core?

**speedster123** · 08-28-2009, 08:54 AM

Looks as if you will be upgrading-

Quote:

 The Power Desktop Computer Class is similar to the Standard desktop plus more demanding gaming usage, plus one can explore the option of overclocking with this unit. The computer would include numerous Hardware upgrades with multiple drives and a more powerful CPU paired with a fuller featured motherboard. The power desktop computer class is best suited with a 600-750 watt PSU of high quality construction.

Those who choose this class computer should have a dual core CPU with ONE dedicated video card up to and including any single engine video card an the market demanding up to 125 watts. This would include the Nvidia 8800 GTS or the ATI 4850 video card. The Power Desktop Computer Class will run some medium power dual video cards, but are not intended to run dual 8800 GTX or dual ATI 4850 video cards.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

thehelped · 08-28-2009, 09:35 AM

alright so its a no-go for this one ?

what about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004

**speedster123** · 08-28-2009, 09:45 AM

are you planning a video card upgrade? if so, I would get the 650 corsair for a few bucks more.

thehelped · 08-28-2009, 09:51 AM

no im not planning to in the near future...maybe in 1 or 2 years from now

thehelped · 08-28-2009, 09:56 AM

I only have one question, the one i just showed is 550 watts. The one i showed in my first post is 500 watts. Between these 2 there is a difference but 30$. Does it REALLY make a big change if i get the 90$ one sonce there is only a 50 watt differnce...

Also, if i keep the current system i have now, will the first PSU (500 watts one) be powerful enough?

**Tyree** · 08-28-2009, 10:53 AM

My best advice, go with the 650W. That insures you are good for now and will allow for some future upgrading.

thehelped · 08-28-2009, 11:18 AM

yea but i dont really have the money for a 100$ PSU

Tumbleweed36 · 08-28-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehelped

alright so its a no-go for this one ?

what about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004

I always go bigger in a power supply and do recommend you do that if possible to allow for future upgrades. However, there are times that money does hamper what you want to do and you have to do what is necessary.

That being said, the one you have listed (Corsair 550) is a great power supply and it will easily will run what you have in the way of a video card. That one you have given the link to could most likely permit you to upgrade your video card (limited) some in the near future.

thehelped · 08-28-2009, 11:41 AM

ok thanks for your help. Im gonna get that one.

Tumbleweed36 · 08-28-2009, 11:56 AM

Sounds like a plan that will work for you. Let us know how it goes when you get it in and running and have a great weekend.

**greenbrucelee** · 08-28-2009, 12:07 PM

never skimp on a power supply it can mean the difference between an upgrade and a complete new system. Cheap ones die quickly and if there a dodgy brand tend to take everything with them.

thehelped · 08-28-2009, 07:06 PM

Ok, so I went to Order the Corsair 550 but i ran into a prob.....I'm in Canada and this was for USA only. So i looks for it on the Canadian site and saw it was 100$....so what i figured what to get an other corsair. I came upon this one : http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139003 and I think it is alright for a TEMPORARY upgrade as i will be getting a new machine soon. I just want to be able to play games and watch HD videos with my Current video card working at 100% so it doesn't lag like it is right now...

Phædrus2401 · 08-28-2009, 09:01 PM

This might be a better choice: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817151079

thehelped · 08-28-2009, 09:27 PM

Oh ok thank. I'll think about getting the SeaSonic

The only problem is that there are no Reviews on it and i do not know if it is a reliable brand.

Phædrus2401 · 08-28-2009, 10:58 PM

SeaSonic is one of our recommended brands. They aren't as well known as Corsair or PC Power and Cooling, but they actually make certain power supply models for Corsair and other big-name brands, and their own lines (especially the S12 and M12 series, though those are a bit more pricey) are quite good as well. That isn't one of their best units, but it's a lot better than generic or cheap name brand stuff like Ultra, Rosewill, and even mediocre brands like BFG or low-end OCZ. I'd say it's the best bang for your buck in that price range*.

* Unless you want a literal bang... In that case certain Rosewill and Huntkey PSUs are known to explode if you run them at the rated wattage.

thehelped · 08-28-2009, 11:13 PM

Alright thanks for advice I really appreciate it. I'm gonna order the SeaSonic thank you.

thehelped · 08-29-2009, 01:40 PM

OK so after sleeping on it I decided to get the one i first intended on buying for a couple more bucks so i got that one: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139004

Ill give an update to see how it goes and if it fixed mt fps lagg problem

08-28-2009, 07:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
thehelped Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 147 OS: Windows 7	Power Supply Upgrde help Ok, so i was told recetnly i had to chnage my power suppy if i wanted my videocard to 100%. Here are my specs: ATI Radeon X1650 P4 2.93 Ghz 2 Gigs for RAM 300w PSU Windows 7 Ok so I was woundering, would this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341016 . Be enough to power my pc now, and after i upgrade the mobo and cpu to a duel core?

08-28-2009, 09:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
thehelped Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 147 OS: Windows 7	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help alright so its a no-go for this one ? what about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004

08-28-2009, 09:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,223 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help are you planning a video card upgrade? if so, I would get the 650 corsair for a few bucks more. __________________

08-28-2009, 09:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
thehelped Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 147 OS: Windows 7	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help no im not planning to in the near future...maybe in 1 or 2 years from now

08-28-2009, 09:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
thehelped Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 147 OS: Windows 7	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help I only have one question, the one i just showed is 550 watts. The one i showed in my first post is 500 watts. Between these 2 there is a difference but 30$. Does it REALLY make a big change if i get the 90$ one sonce there is only a 50 watt differnce... Also, if i keep the current system i have now, will the first PSU (500 watts one) be powerful enough?

08-28-2009, 10:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,629 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help My best advice, go with the 650W. That insures you are good for now and will allow for some future upgrading. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

08-28-2009, 11:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
thehelped Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 147 OS: Windows 7	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help yea but i dont really have the money for a 100$ PSU

08-28-2009, 11:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
thehelped Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 147 OS: Windows 7	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help ok thanks for your help. Im gonna get that one.

08-28-2009, 11:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,658 OS: XP Professional	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help Sounds like a plan that will work for you. Let us know how it goes when you get it in and running and have a great weekend. __________________ ---------- 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.

08-28-2009, 12:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,853 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help never skimp on a power supply it can mean the difference between an upgrade and a complete new system. Cheap ones die quickly and if there a dodgy brand tend to take everything with them. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

08-28-2009, 07:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
thehelped Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 147 OS: Windows 7	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help Ok, so I went to Order the Corsair 550 but i ran into a prob.....I'm in Canada and this was for USA only. So i looks for it on the Canadian site and saw it was 100$....so what i figured what to get an other corsair. I came upon this one : http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139003 and I think it is alright for a TEMPORARY upgrade as i will be getting a new machine soon. I just want to be able to play games and watch HD videos with my Current video card working at 100% so it doesn't lag like it is right now...

08-28-2009, 09:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,821 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help This might be a better choice: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817151079 __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

08-28-2009, 09:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
thehelped Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 147 OS: Windows 7	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help Oh ok thank. I'll think about getting the SeaSonic The only problem is that there are no Reviews on it and i do not know if it is a reliable brand. Last edited by thehelped; 08-28-2009 at 09:29 PM.

08-28-2009, 10:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,821 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help SeaSonic is one of our recommended brands. They aren't as well known as Corsair or PC Power and Cooling, but they actually make certain power supply models for Corsair and other big-name brands, and their own lines (especially the S12 and M12 series, though those are a bit more pricey) are quite good as well. That isn't one of their best units, but it's a lot better than generic or cheap name brand stuff like Ultra, Rosewill, and even mediocre brands like BFG or low-end OCZ. I'd say it's the best bang for your buck in that price range. Unless you want a literal bang... In that case certain Rosewill and Huntkey PSUs are known to explode if you run them at the rated wattage. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

08-28-2009, 11:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
thehelped Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 147 OS: Windows 7	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help Alright thanks for advice I really appreciate it. I'm gonna order the SeaSonic thank you.

08-29-2009, 01:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
thehelped Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 147 OS: Windows 7	Re: Power Supply Upgrde help OK so after sleeping on it I decided to get the one i first intended on buying for a couple more bucks so i got that one: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139004 Ill give an update to see how it goes and if it fixed mt fps lagg problem