XS-StrikeEagle

Hehe will do, thanks for the help

XS-StrikeEagle

Just opened up my pc and found a small problem. The 7800GT from overclockers says it needs 400W, i just checked my power supply, its 300W.

Is this really a problem? Will i need to replace my power supply?

Just G

I run my x800 on my standard psu and its meant to have 400w. Its not a problem for me but i cant say the same as your card may be more power hungry.
PSU's can be quite cheap but dont go for the cheapest 400w one. You can check out e-buyers here
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...==&cat_uid=149
and c if u find something suitable.
G

XS-StrikeEagle

Will do thanks, its more the hassle of installing it rather than the price

TychoCelchuuu

The wattage of your PSU is important, but so is the brand. A good PSU rated for 300 watts will outperform a bad PSU rated for 500 any day of the week. Your best bet would probably be to try to run things on your current PSU. If anything explodes/restarts for no reason/etc. then you know it's time to upgrade your power supply. Otherwise you're good.

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XS-StrikeEagle

Hmmm, ill open it up again and get the power supply make, see how they rate an all. Thanks

Xink

NEVER go cheap on a psu, buy cheap buy twice is my motto, you wont be happy if a shoddy psu whipes out your main board and takes your gpu and ram with it.

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sordavie

Consistent and steady power is very impotant. I agree with Xink, don't cut costs with the psu. A good psu can run $100. Anything less than $40 is getting close to the cheap stuff.

Beatnik

When I replaced mine I just searched for a popular model on newegg and ended up with an Enermax 400w. No complaints here, and it's probably the easiest component to replace in your box. Just 4 screws and power cables to connect and you're all done.

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XS-StrikeEagle

Thanks for all the help. Will probs upgrade my psu..hows this one:

Akasa Ultra Quiet 550W PowerPlus Active PFC ATX2.0 PSU - Black Nickel (CA-014-AK)
There are two models in the Powerplus range, a 550W and a 650W, they are designed as hi-performance server class PSU’s. Four 12v rails enable optimised power distribution. They use a single rear extraction Sanyo Denki long life twin ball fan with auto speed control. Integral to the design is dual Graphic card support (SLI & Crossfire) with installed six pin power connectors. Dual CPU is also supported, for INTEL Nocona and Opteron.

- Full range 550W (630W peak) ATX 12V 2.01 & EPS 12V
- 4 x 12V rails giving optimised power distribution
- Dual PCI-Express 6-pin connectors
- 24 pins EPS connector with detachable 4-pins for ATX version
- Active PFC with 96% efficiency
- 68% hi-efficiency at full load
- 80mm 2 ball bearing long life Sanyo Denki fan giving high level ventilation
- Auto fan control for optimised thermal environment
- Built-in bronze heatsink enhancing heat dissipation
- Anti corrosive nickel coated
- UL 240VA safety approval
- Full safety approvals and protection


Full Specification

Price: £67.95 (£79.84 Including VAT at 17.5%)
(overclockers.co.uk)

Mjr Doodie

The x800 gt sucks ati does not support it I had to clock it down because it overheated if you get it clock the memory at 300 and the core at 400 or you will get artifacting