PSU Bottlenecking?

[imported_Neptune]

i already typed this thread.. (damn forum maintenance) so ill make it quick.
I read that a 7600 gt requires 450w power supply (unconfirmed). i open my case, and my psu is only 240w max(if im reading it correctly). Killing my CP performance?

[Sir. MatDef]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

No, but it could easily fry the psu and kill your entire computer.

[signa]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

look at the specs on the side of the power supply and see what the amps are on the 12volt rails.

[Minicoop503]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

I ran a 7600gt on a 300 watt power supply and it worked fine. 240 seems too low though.

[solofowaffles]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

240?that seems really low to be running a 7600gt,id say 350 to be safe.hopefully it doesnt fry on you!

[TheButler208]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

another example why psus on store bought computers today just arent up to what video cards want anymore.

[Trevortt]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

Get yourself a high performance psu, ie Tagan, Hyper, CoolerMaster. OCZ, Corsair.

[imported_Neptune]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

the thing is im scared of installing one, all the wires seem to be confusing... god fordbid i smash something.

And what would be a good buy? what brand is absoulely dependable... and im probably gonna upgrade my video card in the future, any recommendations? (for PSU, not vid card)

[XavierOwn™]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

Thats Seriously could be frying ur pc, upgrade ur PSU!

350 - 400W should be good xD

try Ebay for a good priced PSU, dont worry about the rip offs..

i bought a grapahics card worked fine for about 2 hours xD

[opc_tim]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

the thing is im scared of installing one, all the wires seem to be confusing... god fordbid i smash something.

And what would be a good buy? what brand is absoulely dependable... and im probably gonna upgrade my video card in the future, any recommendations? (for PSU, not vid card)

I had a 350W and my game just didnt run good, so i went to a 470W 5someting peek, and it runs great now. not enough power ya know can't be good.

there easy to install, usually 4 screws, a few plug ins, just order one to fit ur rig & it will make it easy.

here's where i bought mine http://www.pcpower.com/home/

[imported_Neptune]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

Ok thanks for the input. I always think installing computer hardware is hard until I do :rolleyes.

Im thinking of a 600w psu, just in case i upgrade and it requires more power. How this one?

but how would I know if it would fit into my rig?
And how would I know if it has enough outlets to power everything inside?

[XavierOwn™]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

check your motherboard PSU slot size, then match with a 600W PSU ( i think some correct me if im wrong)

[Sir. MatDef]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

Ok thanks for the input. I always think installing computer hardware is hard until I do :rolleyes.

Im thinking of a 600w psu, just in case i upgrade and it requires more power. How this one?

but how would I know if it would fit into my rig?
And how would I know if it has enough outlets to power everything inside?

Meh, it'll be ok but you might want to spend more to get a better psu that will last longer than that ultra will.

check your motherboard PSU slot size, then match with a 600W PSU ( i think some correct me if im wrong)

No.

[opc_tim]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

Ok thanks for the input. I always think installing computer hardware is hard until I do :rolleyes.

Im thinking of a 600w psu, just in case i upgrade and it requires more power. How this one?

but how would I know if it would fit into my rig?
And how would I know if it has enough outlets to power everything inside?

it should be fine, it has listed there all the pins *(i'll paste below) if you got normal sata drives i dotn see why it wouldnt, but i'd check the size though like SC said.

that link i posted above has ones for dell's , if i read your sig right you have a dell, ya might want to check there before you buy.

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[imported_Neptune]

Re: PSU Bottlenecking?

I dont want any psu to break down or anything, i would like a good reliable one i could use for years. Could someone recommend one for my needs here? If ultra isn't so great. I would like to keep the cost to a minimum also. Right now i will open the case to confirm the wattage of my current psu.