Power Supply question

inFAMOUSraiden · 08-22-2009, 02:33 PM

im planning on replacing my video card, and i was looking around and found this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130297

looks like a very good deal, but can my PSU handle it

my psu is a terrible one: Orion XP400 it says 420W but thats all i know

so would my psu be able to handle that graphics card or is it too much?

Dacads · 08-22-2009, 02:47 PM

Never heard of that psu brand but it should be enough, if you experience crashes or any sorts of slowdowns you will have your answer

Tumbleweed36 · 08-22-2009, 03:47 PM

That PSU brand is not good quality. I would like to see you up here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151080

inFAMOUSraiden · 08-22-2009, 07:49 PM

sadly i know its low quality :( but at this time i dont really have enough money to be able to buy stuff for my gaming computer

Tumbleweed36 · 08-22-2009, 08:12 PM

I understand where you are coming from and gave you the best advice on what you need, not taking into account anything else.

However, I must tell you that it is doubtful that power supply can handle that card for very long if at all. It however, might work for a while, so what can you lose by trying it? Do let us know the results of what happens. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

BTW, if you do try it and see any signs of difficulty, then use a less powerful card until you can get a decent power supply of the needed wattage.

inFAMOUSraiden · 08-22-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

I understand where you are coming from and gave you the best advice on what you need, not taking into account anything else.

However, I must tell you that it is doubtful that power supply can handle that card for very long if at all. It however, might work for a while, so what can you lose by trying it? Do let us know the results of what happens. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

BTW, if you do try it and see any signs of difficulty, then use a less powerful card until you can get a decent power supply of the needed wattage.

Thanks a ton, youve been a real help

Ill order it and see how it goes

and just switch back to this gfx card if it doesnt work so well, if the bad power supply broke would it damage anything else in my pc?

Tumbleweed36 · 08-23-2009, 04:23 AM

Unfortunately, that is a chance you take because it can do that. Just don't push it too hard and certainly don't try to overclock any until you get a better supply in there. Like mentioned earlier, we don't recommend using a psu like that with the video card you want to use it with, but that has to be your choice.

08-22-2009, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
inFAMOUSraiden Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 15 OS: XP	Power Supply question im planning on replacing my video card, and i was looking around and found this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130297 looks like a very good deal, but can my PSU handle it my psu is a terrible one: Orion XP400 it says 420W but thats all i know so would my psu be able to handle that graphics card or is it too much?

08-22-2009, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dacads Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 188 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: Power Supply question Never heard of that psu brand but it should be enough, if you experience crashes or any sorts of slowdowns you will have your answer

08-22-2009, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,719 OS: XP Professional	Re: Power Supply question That PSU brand is not good quality. I would like to see you up here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151080 __________________ ---------- 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.

08-22-2009, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
inFAMOUSraiden Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 15 OS: XP	Re: Power Supply question sadly i know its low quality :( but at this time i dont really have enough money to be able to buy stuff for my gaming computer

08-22-2009, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,719 OS: XP Professional	Re: Power Supply question I understand where you are coming from and gave you the best advice on what you need, not taking into account anything else. However, I must tell you that it is doubtful that power supply can handle that card for very long if at all. It however, might work for a while, so what can you lose by trying it? Do let us know the results of what happens. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. BTW, if you do try it and see any signs of difficulty, then use a less powerful card until you can get a decent power supply of the needed wattage. __________________ ---------- 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; 08-22-2009 at 08:13 PM.

08-23-2009, 04:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,719 OS: XP Professional	Re: Power Supply question Unfortunately, that is a chance you take because it can do that. Just don't push it too hard and certainly don't try to overclock any until you get a better supply in there. Like mentioned earlier, we don't recommend using a psu like that with the video card you want to use it with, but that has to be your choice. __________________ ---------- 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.