Good GPU and PSU?

[bts.rok]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

1. Do not cut corners here.

2. There are a number of good ones: however, check your mobo to see which PSUs they recommend (ie. 20 or 24 pin connector)

3. Some reputable names are P&C Cooling, OCZ. Seasonic to name a few.

4. Foxtron does make a lesser expensive PSU that has a good reputation but I do not have one...... I have a Seasonic S12 600

5. The following thread is one of the better threads at explaining PSUs so you can make up your own mind.

http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showthread.php?t=136602

Good Luck

[lil_jimmy_norton]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

I will probably go with teh 550W link I put down but GPU I posted down I am still thinking.

It's up to you, but I wouldn't touch that one you linked to with a 10ft poll. It doesn't even list the rails on the site.

Wattage isn't everything and in cheap-no name brands like that are usually irrelevant, but if you don't want to listen to what I have to say, then whatever, it's your computer your ruining. I suppose you know more about it than I do....

[Hephaistion]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

Thats not the only case with a bottom mounted PSU.

Here's my PSU, love it:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703001

Did I say it was? I was just clarifying for the potential flamer who would say something like "hey smacktard noob your case is upside down...." Capiche?

[Hephaistion]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

Spend a decent amount on a PSU, its the most important part of your computer.

Check out this thread http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195

lists the good and bad PSU manufacturers

My PSU wasn't in the list, but every review I read of it said nothing but great stuff, the only cons were sheer size (almost 8.8" long!) and cost $190.00 + S&H

[Umi.Ryuuzaki]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

Wait FLIPINOMAD: whats your total budget then? I'm kinda confused myself...

[FLIPINOM4D]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

I can only spend $150 MAX on both items, so they both have to equil $150 though I really can't afford over $170, but I will try to get a PSU that is not $20 because its cheap.

[Eden]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

Whats the specs for the rest of the system that you are going to use it for?

[DeathFromAbove]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

I can only spend $150 MAX on both items, so they both have to equil $150 though I really can't afford over $170, but I will try to get a PSU that is not $20 because its cheap.

Don't cheap out on the PSU period, save up and get a Antec neopower.

[FLIPINOM4D]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

yeh thats probably what I will do and use teh $150 to buy a new GPU then, any good GPUs about $150

[Sir. MatDef]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

Yeah, I'd say a 6600gt should cost about 150, maybe less.

[Eddy01741]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

U guys, stop making WILD suggestions for PSU, don't listen to them, they want u to buy a 100+ dollar PSU, if u only have 150 bucks to spend for BOTH, then, i suggest u don't get a very good GPU (6600GT would be nice), so then it won't require a very good PSU. I would go with a more trusted company, FSP is good, cheap, and its good:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953

It has nice dual +12v rails, anyways, for a good vid card cheap: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150098
It's the cheapest 6600GT i could find on newegg.com, it totals to 159.98, but i think it should be good enough. And for anybody that doesn't trust FSP cause it seems unreliable cause of the price, don't be mislead, they are cheap AND good.

[FLIPINOM4D]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

remember it has to be a AGP 8x slot GPU not a PCI-E 16x slot

[Xicer]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

Hey flipino, I don't think that PSU is 550w. On newegg it says 550w but on the sticker on the back is says

Total Power: 400w
MAX OUTPUT: 550w

[Eddy01741]

Re: Good GPU and PSU?

remember it has to be a AGP 8x slot GPU not a PCI-E 16x slot

Damn, forgot that, here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130001
Then it will total to 169.98, but it should be reasonable.