Can a 600w a Fx8350 @5ghz w/ 7950
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you 'should' be okay. However what kind of power supply is it?
For a OC/gaming rig I would go with an 80+ Bronze or better power supply and make sure its a good brand. I trust Seasonic and Corsair they alway deliver for me. I have heard good things about antec.
I would use this power supply calculator then check back of your power supply. Make sure the 12v rail will supply atleast that maybe some more. the one thing you don't want to happen is the power supply not provide enough energy and damaging parts or worse becoming a fire hazard.
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp
Source: personal experience, http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/324368-28-computer-power-supplies-guide
For a OC/gaming rig I would go with an 80+ Bronze or better power supply and make sure its a good brand. I trust Seasonic and Corsair they alway deliver for me. I have heard good things about antec.
I would use this power supply calculator then check back of your power supply. Make sure the 12v rail will supply atleast that maybe some more. the one thing you don't want to happen is the power supply not provide enough energy and damaging parts or worse becoming a fire hazard.
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp
Source: personal experience, http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/324368-28-computer-power-supplies-guide
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the model is a Thermaltake 600w 240 pin psu. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058FAYQ2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=techoftomo-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0058FAYQ2
Ok so the bad news is that the TR2 is one of the worst power supplies on the market. Thermaltake sells great cases and coolers....power supplies, well not so much.
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
The TR2 has very high ripple and noise that can make a computer unstable especially when overclocked. It can also even damage your graphics card and motherboard. The only thing it has going for it is that the TR2 line can generally supply it's rated wattage even if the power is dirty.
I would not trust it. I certainly would not try and overclock with it. My best advice to you is to replace it with something good ASAP.
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
The TR2 has very high ripple and noise that can make a computer unstable especially when overclocked. It can also even damage your graphics card and motherboard. The only thing it has going for it is that the TR2 line can generally supply it's rated wattage even if the power is dirty.
I would not trust it. I certainly would not try and overclock with it. My best advice to you is to replace it with something good ASAP.
Your system only needs a quality 500w power supply.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
This is the best power supply for under $100 and is on sale for $76. It's 80 Plus Gold Certified and fully modular.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Only 80 Plus Bronze and not modular but it's still a Seasonic for $62.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Seasonic makes the best power supplies on the market. It's worth spending a little bit now to avoid problems later and the power supply is the single most important part of your computer. If it does not work correctly your whole system can be unstable or even damaged. In my opinion it's worth the extra $14 for the G series but the S12 is a great unit also.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
This is the best power supply for under $100 and is on sale for $76. It's 80 Plus Gold Certified and fully modular.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Only 80 Plus Bronze and not modular but it's still a Seasonic for $62.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Seasonic makes the best power supplies on the market. It's worth spending a little bit now to avoid problems later and the power supply is the single most important part of your computer. If it does not work correctly your whole system can be unstable or even damaged. In my opinion it's worth the extra $14 for the G series but the S12 is a great unit also.
80 Plus, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum are measures of efficiency.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_PLUS
Modular cables allow you to plug in the cables you need when you need them and reduce case clutter and increase air flow.
Modular on the left.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_PLUS
Modular cables allow you to plug in the cables you need when you need them and reduce case clutter and increase air flow.
Modular on the left.
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