Should i buy a new psu?

Re: Should i buy a new psu?

Right now ive got a Amd Athlon 3800+, 7600GT, and 1 gig of ram. Ive got the cooler master 430 W psu -> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171007

I am wondering if i should buy a new antec maybe 550 W and not buy a new psu anymore or is it enough for what i got right now?

This is the psu i am wanting to get -> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103931

what should i get? (right now im in lebanon and hoping to get them when i get back. its annoyin hearing those damn isreali planes above my house and the bombs after another hiting near us.)

I have 3200+ Barton 7900GT 512MB and 380W PSU. Dont buy it unless you want to spent your money.

Re: Should i buy a new psu?

How would i know that my psu is acting up and while on this topic, i have 1 gig of ram with a 7600GT and im playing on 1280x1024 with everything on high including 4x AA, I play it will around 40fps, I i get 2 gigs of ram would i be able to play it smoother?

If so is this ram good? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145486

Re: Should i buy a new psu?

Better, and cheaper:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817812002

Best bang for your buck includes SLI cert. and Active PFC:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103940

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Re: Should i buy a new psu?


yes u shud

Re: Should i buy a new psu?

eh.... I'm a cheap bastard, so if it were me, I would sit tight until it starts acting up.

Short of massive arcing failure, the most a weak PSU can do is cause your computer to freeze up or reboot under stress.

If you can play BF2 at reasonable settings on your current PSU then it is probably fine.

It's your money though, champ.

Re: Should i buy a new psu?

no, i have no problems with the psu i have but im worrying that i got a cheap knock-off and it will not work in a few months

Re: Should i buy a new psu?

I typically dont get new PSU's until old ones become a problem.

I had an Antec 350 for like 3 or 4 years, then my system got progressivly less stable and replaced it with a nice 500 watt model.

Are you having problems that could be associated with a PSU or are you just looking to do a little "future-proofing"?

Re: Should i buy a new psu?

while i am on this topic.. i have this really gay beige hp computer. Ive wondered if i could mod it (paint,Window,Lights)? Can i or would it not work?

Re: Should i buy a new psu?

yes the upgraded PSU wouldnt hurt, as most of the newer cards like 350w plus, 550 to 700w should be good and will be ok if you add more fans, sli cards, if you can

Right now ive got a Amd Athlon 3800+, 7600GT, and 1 gig of ram. Ive got the cooler master 430 W psu -> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171007

I am wondering if i should buy a new antec maybe 550 W and not buy a new psu anymore or is it enough for what i got right now?

This is the psu i am wanting to get -> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103931

what should i get? (right now im in lebanon and hoping to get them when i get back. its annoyin hearing those damn isreali planes above my house and the bombs after another hiting near us.)