Will this Power supply be good enough?

[silent_744]

I recently bought a computer, specs are:

AMD Phenom 8400
6gb of RAM
500gb HDD
ATI HD 3200 Integrated graphics

Its currently running off of a 300w PSU that came with the system, but I bought a HD 4850 with the computer, question is, will this power supply run the computer with the new card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027

 

[silent_744]

Also want to add, I don't plan on overclocking or using crossfire with this computer.

 

[johnyeah]

To answer your question, yes that power supply will handle the load.

However, I'd personally pitch in a couple more bucks and buy a slightly better PSU (in terms of quality).

 

[silent_744]

Could you recommend a better PSU? I'm trying to keep it cheap, I don't plan on adding anything new to the computer apart from the 4850.

 

[Wanker79]

Yeah, Apevia isn't exactly known as a quality brand. Check out the Antec EA-500 ($50 w/ free shipping).

 

[silent_744]

Yeah, Apevia isn't exactly known as a quality brand. Check out the Antec EA-500 ($50 w/ free shipping).

Thanks, psu's are the one thing I really don't get. ):

That should run everything I mentioned just fine?

 

[evongugg]

ATI Radeon HD 4850 System Requirements

450 Watt or greater power supply with 75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express® power connector recommended (550 Watt and two 6-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode)
Certified power supplies are recommended. Refer to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedPSU for a list of Certified products.

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

If you are spending that little there was a compucase/hec brand power supply listed for 585 watts on newegg that is supposed to be dual rail as well, i think 19 amps on one rail 20 on the other according to specs. I've heard they are decent for the price. I think they were going for like 20-30 bucks. But again, if going with that card, may want to upgrade to a better unit just for your peace of mind.

 

[megamanx00]

I say you should go with this 450W power supply from Fortron for 59.99 with a $10 mail in

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104037

There's a special on this Antec Trio Power 550W for 59.99 that lasts till the 25th.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371002

If you're going to get something now, get the Antec.

 

[geofelt]

I would suggest the Antec earthwatts EA430 for $34.99 after a $10 rebate and free shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371006

 

[silent_744]

Still waiting to get paid so hadn't bought anything yet, people seem to like antec and this looks like a pretty nice deal, any input?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103942

 

[silent_744]

Bump.

Old comp had the antec 430w trio in it, might use that in my new comp if it will be good enough, looks like 3 12v rails with 16amps (max load: 32a) .... just need something that will run the 4850 w/ the other parts i mentioned in op, no overclocking, not doing CF, 4850 is only upgrade.


Thanks again for all the answers.

 

[Wanker79]

The 430W Trio is below ATI's recommendation of 450W, but 16A is pretty decent. The problem is that you'll likely be pushing it to it's limits, so it'll run hot and it's efficiency will probably drop. If you're really strapped for cash, and you already have it lying around you may want to just throw the 4850 in and see if you get any instability.

Personally, I'd probably get one of these OCZs:
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W ($60 - $40MIR w/ free shipping)
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ($80 - $50MIR w/ free shipping)

The 600W will be a bit overkill, but it'll have enough juice to handle and upgrade to an HD4870 or one of the GTX2xx cards. And for only $10 more than the 500W, it's a pretty good deal.