Is this PSU good enough?

[Eagle101]

Hi guys,

Never mind the my system list on the side as that is my rig back home, i am writing from my university dorm computer.

I have this:

[media]http://www.lc-power.com/images/upload/medium/ig_m_204.jpg[/media]

PSU and was wondering if it would work with either cards below:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/159313/show_product_specifications?spectype=extended

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138732/show_product_specifications?spectype=extended

Thanks.

[=98=]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

Ca't say i've ever heard of that brand. I usually go for a known company to be safe :|:

[Eagle101]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

i was on a strict budget when i bought my uni comp :s

[Busby, Paul (Bicci)]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

if you cant be sure then dont take the risk is the basic way to think imo.

[Eagle101]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

right since i got the PC from Cyberpower i sent them an email as well as i posted a thread too. I am not sure if i want to buy a PSU as well as a gfx but what i do know is that i damn well aint buying a gfx if it is gonna mess my system up.

Oh i currently have an 8800GT in my uni system so is that any assurance that this PSU will run a 98 or the 88GTS 512?

[Busby, Paul (Bicci)]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

9800GT is the exact same card as the 8800GT, few tweaks to power usage and stuff maybe but it will perform the same.

9800GTS will be slightly faster but its not worth an upgrade from a GT.

Unless your going to move to a 4870 or GTX260 i doubt any upgrades will really be worth it.

[=98=]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

Yea, the only upgrade worth its money is a 4870 1GB or 260 core 216.

[Eagle101]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

well what about the 88GTS512 OR the 4850? and will they be fine with a 550W, since my 88GT is fine with my current PSU. And all help is appreciated sp thanks a lot guys

[=98=]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

8800gts 512mb is old technology.

The 4850 will be faster than the 8800gt, but not worth the money upgrading. Get a 4870 1GB, although make sure you have a decent quality 500W+ PSU.

[Busby, Paul (Bicci)]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

i would just stick with what you have mate, i wouldnt trust that PSU with a 4870 so that upgrade option would cost you upwards of £200 and anything less would just be a waste of money.

[Eagle101]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

right, then i guess i will postpone the option of upgrading some time after easter. I will be upgrading PSU and gfx.

[[21CW]HIVictim]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

Roger that Eagle. A good way to check performance and see if you are making a good purchase is to check out reviews and benchmarks.

www.guru3d.com has a ton of these, and there are many many other good websites. (Tom's Hardware, Anandtech, CPU Benchmark, etc...)

[Eagle101]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

Cheers man, i usually head over to Toms hardware and guru3d. Neways i am looking for a Mid range card that can play today games EXCEPT Crysis as well as a PSU for sub 200 GBP (UK Pounds) or 200 pounds. Any ideas are welcome

[Busby, Paul (Bicci)]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s....html?SAP-4870

4870 - £144

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s....html?OCZ-S500

OCZ StealthStream - £55

Wouldnt be my choice of power supplies but thats the best i can do really

[Eagle101]

Re: Is this PSU good enough?

Damn that looks good, do you think that would be able to keep my system steady? And my uni case aint exactly great its a NZXT Apollo so is heating going to be an issue? Thanks a bunch btw

*EDIT

Okay, i created an account there, and the total came up to with (free 3-4 day service)

Total Basket Value: £200.08 inc vat

Before i make this final, i wanted to inquire about this: http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s....html?XFX-4850

And as well as about heating issues of any sort as mentioned before about my case, even though i dont see high rising temps after gaming on my 88GT i heard the HD48s run a little hot. Thanks.
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