Lars777 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 All power supplys are not equal....A no name brand power supply rated 550w for 30 or 40 bucks will do you more harm than good...read article and learn what the ratings mean on the sticker...http://www.bleedinedge.com/guides/psu_select/psu_select_01.html The power supply is the most important piece of your computer......many have upgraded there mobo and or graphics card spending big bucks on these items only to skimp when it comes to the powersupply....behind the scenes the power supply can cause many problems that have you wondering whats wrong...like random lockups.....sudden crashes and so on....do yourself a favor and read the article then look at your sticker on your power supply and see the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars777 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 sorry link here.............http://www.bleedinedge.com/guides/psu_select/psu_select_01.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitoon Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 this is what I found in my computer manual: DC Power Supply Wattage: 250W Heat dissipation: 534 BTU Voltage ( switch-selectable on back panel ): 90 to 135 V at 60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50 HZ It also says that I have AGP and PCI bus types and that I have 4 PCI connectors. Dunno if that means anything. I haven't opened up the computer ( I'm kinda hesitant to mess around with stuff like that :duh: ) I'd have to say that 250W won't be enough....most of the newer graphics cards will require at least 300W and more like 350W. If you're going to replace the PSU listen to what Lars777 said, don't buy a cheap one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowapowa Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 A very reasonable price on a psu. http://www.xoxide.com/ultra-x-connect-400-w-ps-black.html I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmm392 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Whats the minimum card I can get to run MVP at its full potential in all the video categories?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emil Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 If I have a Radeon 9600XT, will I found a major difference with the Radeon X800? When I mean Major, it's Major with a capital M. I have my 9600XT for 15 months now, and I'm happy, but I'm the kind of guy who can't be happy since there is always better video card on the market. Are those better/newer than 9800 PRO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmm392 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Are those better/newer than 9800 PRO? The 9600XT is an older model than the 9800PRO...the x800 will knock the socks off of a 9600XT or 9800PRO by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars777 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 You gonna get what you pay for......did you read the specs on that power supply..... Just look at the +12v rail....its 16a......should be 21a....on a decent power supply......that power supply will not in noway shape or form deliver a constant 400w. look at the specs....write them down then go compare in the article and see for yourself. I know many do not have funds to spend for a good power supply......but try and save till you get enough to get like an Antec Truepower or something similar......you will need to spend around 80.00 to 110.00 on a good power supply......do not ever skimp on the most important piece in your computer.....especially if you have spent lots of cash building your own machine..............just smart advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choppinnecks Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Is the PNY ti4600 128 better than an NVidia 5200? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars777 Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Its much faster yes....but its only a dx8 card......the 5200 is a dx9 card....will it run mvp better.............yes......overall performance will be better...you just will not be able to take advantage of dx9 is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choppinnecks Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Ok then I guess I won't even ask him about it because I wouldn't be able to use any version of DX better than 8. Hey Lars do you remember what video card slots my pc has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars777 Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 AGP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choppinnecks Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 AGP Ok Thanks. Damn I want a new video card. Yechh, I just found out my pc is also 250w. :eew: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowapowa Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 There is nothing wrong with that power supply i posted. Its not an elite power supply but it is decent. Its a 400w psu for 20 bucks after a rebate. 21a on the 12v line is in the really elite range. By the way, do not buy antec. Antec is generally higher priced than its competitors with equvivalent performance. If you want price and performance, go for sparkle or ocz. If you want a good power supply for a moderate price, go for this ocz. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817104155 its a 520w priced at 90 bucks. Oh and its 26a on the 12v line if that matters to you. I personally have this power supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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