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Is this a good choice for me?

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17n0n72   05-07-2008 at 01:20:39 AM

I just purchased a new graphics card (Nvidia 7600GS AGP), and found out that my power supply isn't going to be strong enough. I'm am currently running on a 300W ps and was thinking of purchasing this:

APEVIA See-Through ATX-AS500W-BK ATX12V 500W Power Supply from newegg.com

Is this a good choice? I mainly use this system for online gaming (City of Heroes or EQ2) and am planning on getting Elder Scrolls: Oblivion.

Not sure what specs are needed but this my motherboard and what i have on my system:

ASUS K8V/1 - 1/EEE1394 FIREWIRE/6 USB 2.0
1 GB RAM
2 Hard Drives
1 DVD/CD ROM drive

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chuckm   05-07-2008 at 03:30:41 AM
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I'd get this one, alot better unit. Maybe the last one you'll ever need.

http://www.buy.com/prod/Corsair-VX [...] 52646.html

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Shadow703793   05-07-2008 at 03:39:58 AM
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^Agreed. Go with the Corsair. APEVIA PSUs are low quality (Tire 4 or 5)

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chookman   05-07-2008 at 04:02:22 AM
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what is your system specs (CPU) and current psu model... cause you might find it will work ... the 7600GS is a very low power draw.

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17n0n72   05-07-2008 at 01:31:48 PM
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CPU: AMD ATHLON 64 3000+

double checked and the psu cam with the case, on paper it's supposed to be 350W, supposed to receive the new card tonight and try it out and see.

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chookman   05-08-2008 at 01:28:28 AM
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depending on spec of psu and aging, i wouldnt mind better it will work

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