Power supply and XFX 8600 GT

[IssE]

My power supply came with my computer when I bought It, I opened it and saw that its max Output is 290 W, Min power requirement is 300W, I my cpu is an x2 3800 and I have 2 sticks of 512 ram, running at 300 mhz
After reading the review I am wondering if my Power supply can handle it. Btw I already ordered the card.

[ViPeR.Ja]

doubt it can, i would definitly recommend a more powerful psu

[DMB2000uk]

I second getting a bigger better PSU.

Remember to look for better AMPs on the rails rather than just total wattage.

Dan

[dicecca112]

I second getting a bigger better PSU.

Remember to look for better AMPs on the rails rather than just total wattage.

Dan

ahh Dan you do listen to the things I post. Dan is right, your pulling on average about 250W. Sounds like you have a generic PSU, that may or may not give you the Ws its rated for. I would suggest that you do not overclock or tax your rig for extended periods of time until you get a new PSU. If you could provide us with detailed specs of your rig and yoru budget for a PSU we could make some suggestions

[IssE]

Platform Windows x86 (32-bit) (Browse Similar)
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Browse Similar)
Processor AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ (Browse Similar)
Model HP Pavilion 061 RJ181AA-ABA a1600n (Browse Similar)
Motherboard ASUSTek Computer INC. NODUSM3 (Browse Similar)
Memory 958 MB 533 MHz


I don't OC or anything, have only 1 pcie, not planning to upgrade anytime soon

[dicecca112]

well there could be some issues, frankly most pre-builts don't use standard atx psus. also it may be a 20pin pus and not a 24pin. We need to know both those things before we recommend a psu

[IssE]

how do I know which I have?


and also I was reading the legit reviews for the card, and in the power consumption it doesn't seem so much

[DMB2000uk]

I think you should read this:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=134

What that shows on there, is that the wattage ratings on cheap power supplies are not to be trusted.

You should know that most of the system load for the ~190W system consumption will be on the 12v rail. If you like, you can check the rails and their voltages on the sticker on the side of your PSU. Care to write them in for us? or better yet, take a picture of it and show us.


As to looking for 20 or 24 pin mobo connector,
The bit on its own is how big a 20 pin is, and the other bit makes it up to a 24 pin.



If you have a 24pin mobo and a 20 pin PSU, it will look like this:


Dan

[IssE]

yea its only 20 pin.. guess that meas I got to get a psu.. alright

Ill check online + local stores.. because shipping plus take = + $20-30+

P4-500W ATX POWER SUPPLY
Generic

Product may not be exactly as shown.

Reg. Price: $44.95

Product ID: PWR-G99-420
1 Year OEM Warranty
Product Details
(BEST -T) (MT-500P) (20/24 PINS) P4-500W POWER SUPPLY / DUAL FAN / ATX POWER SUPPLY (CSA) / 1X 6PIN PCI-EX VIDEO CARD POWER CONNECTOR / (5x 4 PIN MODLEX, 1x FLOPPY, 2x SATA)

This is from a store close to my house

while things from online will cost me an additional $26 due to tax + shipping

yes, you guys are lucky with free shipping

[Zertz]

Don't buy this generic PSU please, waste of 50$ and it probably can't handle alot of power on the 12V rail. Also, make sure it's really an ATX PSU and not some random form factor.

Your local shop doesn't sell anything like Corsair, OCZ or some other known brands I am forgetting?

[IssE]

and another thing, I was looking at pic of the 8600 and it doesn't come with a dvi, I only have the old d sub wire on my lg wide screen monitor, there is a dvi port thou

[ibleet]

and another thing, I was looking at pic of the 8600 and it doesn't come with a dvi, I only have the old d sub wire on my lg wide screen monitor, there is a dvi port thou

The xfx 8600gt comes with 2 dvi ports last I checked.

[IssE]

I mean the wire.. I don't have a dvi wire

[DMB2000uk]

Yeah, you would need to get a DVI cable then, or use the VGA adaptor with your existing VGA cable.

Dan

[ibleet]

I mean the wire.. I don't have a dvi wire

Gotcha!

[IssE]

Regular ATX Power Supply



ATX 450W Power Supply $13.00


Optimax 470W (20-24 Pins) $15.00


Optimax 550W (Dual Fans,SATA,20-24 Pins) $33.00


Qrius 500W (20-24 Pins) $15.00


Sunny 450W (SATA,20-24 Pins) $16.00


SafePower 465W (Dual Fans,SATA,PCI-E,20-24 Pins) $29.00


Turbolink 420W (20-24 Pins) $15.00



Which One of those should I buy?

[DMB2000uk]

None.

Skimping on PSU's is not a good idea.

Look for some of these brands: Antec, Fortron, Sparkle, Enermax, Corsair (VX Series)

If your PSU is rubbish, it will shorten the life of components in your PC, and worse, if you actually put too much strain on it then when it does blow it could take out other parts of your computer with it.

Dan

[ibleet]

You can't go wrong with a Corsair.

[IssE]

hmm understandable

Then which of these should I buy?

Enermax EG365P-VD V1.3 20/24P 350W ATX PS Single Fan $49.00

Thermaltake TR2-430W With Dual Fan (W0070) $45.00

[dicecca112]

where are you ordering from, it would help us choose. That and a budget