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puck12345   03-19-2009 at 04:33:47 PM

Hello,

I have just bought a new entry level GPU (An Nvidia Geforce 9400GT 1GB).

My PC's PSU is labelled as 300w max output, but this is not the only wattage figure on the sticker. Since my new GPU requires 300w to rnu, is this PSU going to be enough?

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fullmetall   03-19-2009 at 04:35:18 PM
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It should be enough but, if you see some bad performance later on, try looking for a newer model.

Whats the exact 300w?

brand name, etc.

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puck12345   03-19-2009 at 04:37:52 PM
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Er.. I'm using the computer right now so checking could be difficult. The manufacturer begins with a B and the Pc is an Advent T9409 (about 2 years old). That help?

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puck12345   03-19-2009 at 04:41:20 PM
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It's a Bestec, ATX-300-12EB3.

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fullmetall   03-19-2009 at 04:57:05 PM
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Getting the 9 series, i would suggest a psu upgrade, never trusted a already built pc's psu.

Corsair/antec 400w/500w, You live in the UK?

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puck12345   03-19-2009 at 05:45:48 PM
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Yes. Are these units expensive?

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fullmetall   03-19-2009 at 05:48:28 PM
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Depends on your budget, values from $55 and up

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puck12345   03-19-2009 at 05:49:22 PM
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Does this look like the right sort of thing?

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puck12345   03-19-2009 at 05:49:57 PM
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Does this look like the right sort of thing?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-ANTEC-SM [...] 240%3A1318


Message edited by puck12345 on 03-19-2009 at 05:50:53 PM
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fullmetall   03-19-2009 at 05:53:05 PM
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If your wanting a 9 series, yes, it is because as of almost alot of other companies, they put in a low grade psu as usual. 300w bestec probably wouldnt power the 9400gt very much, do you game?

If anything, i would look at the BFG tech or a corsair.

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puck12345   03-19-2009 at 05:54:44 PM
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Yeah i'm upgrading to play recent games. I can't go back on the 9400. Will the antec i said do the job?

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fullmetall   03-19-2009 at 05:55:04 PM
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The one you picked has 2 split rails of 15a and 17a which is really low.

Find something that has a 12v rail of atleast 25+ in a single or 18 a on split 12v rails

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fullmetall   03-19-2009 at 06:00:37 PM
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Its the same PSu as the one you just chose

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puck12345   03-19-2009 at 06:00:57 PM
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(Is that the same as the corsair i suggested above?)

Never mind. Thanks for your help.


Message edited by puck12345 on 03-19-2009 at 06:01:42 PM
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fullmetall   03-19-2009 at 06:01:59 PM
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If you can try and get the 450w vx series but, that 400w cx should be fine


Message edited by fullmetall on 03-19-2009 at 06:02:25 PM
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