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ozkanb   09-06-2008 at 04:03:18 PM

hi,

the config that i will buy next week is this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/ozkanb/pcconfig1.png
the power supply that i have now is: zalman 400W, but is it sufficient?

thx

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cmichael258   09-06-2008 at 04:16:55 PM
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I think you would be pushing it, and would recommend a minimum of 550w.

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Nik_I   09-06-2008 at 04:29:31 PM
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500W should be enough. newegg has a good deal on an OCZ 500W psu for $40.

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iluvgillgill   09-06-2008 at 04:46:01 PM
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that should be enough but might be abit edgy.

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ozkanb   09-06-2008 at 04:57:43 PM
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oh i'm sorry, the power supply that i have is exaclty 460Watts. i think it is enough isn't it?
its just like this:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article292-page1.html


Message edited by ozkanb on 09-06-2008 at 05:01:58 PM
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invisik   09-06-2008 at 08:46:02 PM
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should work fine. =]

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iluvgillgill   09-06-2008 at 08:55:30 PM
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should work fine.if its doesnt then just return it say its not working properly with mu system its got some incompatibility issue.the people answering the phone usually have no knowledge about component so it will be fine!as always:)

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ozkanb   09-07-2008 at 03:26:09 AM
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geofelt wrote :

4850 wants 450watt with a 6 pin pcie connector. http://ati.amd.com/products/Radeon [...] ments.html
you qualify.


but other components needs also some Watts?


Message edited by ozkanb on 09-07-2008 at 03:27:11 AM
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geofelt   09-07-2008 at 10:43:16 PM
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Other components do require some power, but they are minimal.
Almost every pc will need power for a cpu, ram, dvd-burner, fans, and a couple of hard drives. It is a given for any general recommendation. The total does not amount to enough to make much of a difference. If you have a case full of hard drives, then it starts to make a difference. What DOES make a big difference is a high powered graphics system. A higher powered card like the 4870 or GTX280 will need a second pci-e connector that can deliver 75 watts. If that card is duplicated for SLI or crossfire, then that is a BIG jump. For those deranged souls who try tri or quad sli/crossfire, then you need a really capable psu.

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ozkanb   09-08-2008 at 07:08:07 PM
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ok thx for the reply , i wont buy a psu now, but a good case :)

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