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citysearch   06-11-2009 at 02:00:54 AM

I need to buy a new power supply to be able to handle a new video card and ram. Can I buy just any type? Are there certain types for certain computers?

I am using a HP a1600n (yes, I know it's crap...it's only for WoW), I am getting 4 gigs of ram and a 9800 gtx card. I planned on getting a 750 or 800 watt power supply.

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ragsters   06-11-2009 at 02:30:56 AM
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A good quality 500w or 650w would be good enough.
Here is a good one for a decent price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703005

Before you get any power supply I would check to see if your case accommodates ATX form PSUs.


Message edited by ragsters on 06-11-2009 at 02:33:47 AM
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theAnimal   06-11-2009 at 05:52:53 AM
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Why not get an HD4770 instead? It uses far less power for about the same performance, and probably wouldn't require a PSU upgrade.

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fpoama   06-11-2009 at 08:15:08 AM
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Probably not a great idea considering there is probably a 300W PSU in that HP and at best can run the stock configuration. I have an HP that has a similar style case and it is using a standard ATX PSU. You can always open it up and check for yourself, but I'm pretty sure it will be standard. Therefore since you are only using one card I would suggest something like...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] air%20550w


Message edited by fpoama on 06-11-2009 at 08:19:42 AM
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gkay09   06-11-2009 at 08:25:43 AM
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For a single graphics card, you wont need more than a high quality 450W PSU...
Get something like this...
Antec EA500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371007

And dont get the 9800GTX+, instead get the GTS 250...both the 9800GTX+ and GTS 250 have the same chip but the GTS250 has a smaller PCB and better circuitry and consumes less power...

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ill b ben   06-11-2009 at 10:08:38 AM
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He would get away with a earthwatt 380 with those parts. but just get a beefyr model instead might need it eventually

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ausch30   06-11-2009 at 04:51:00 PM
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gkay09 wrote :

For a single graphics card, you wont need more than a high quality 450W PSU...
Get something like this...
Antec EA500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371007

And dont get the 9800GTX+, instead get the GTS 250...both the 9800GTX+ and GTS 250 have the same chip but the GTS250 has a smaller PCB and better circuitry and consumes less power...


I was thinking the same thing when ragsters suggested the PC Power. The thing is the Antec you suggested is the same price and the PC Power is a better PSU, he would just have to deal with the rebate.

I would suggest a 4850 instead of either the 9800GTX+ or the GTS 250. It performs the same and can be found for about $30 less.
Here is one that's $79.99 after promo code and rebate. Code ends today.


Message edited by ausch30 on 06-11-2009 at 04:56:14 PM
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ragsters   06-11-2009 at 04:59:47 PM
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Please don't miss out on this deal. Newegg has the EA650w for $64.99 with no rebate required. Just use this coupon code (EMCLTMM25).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371015

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ausch30   06-11-2009 at 05:02:15 PM
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^+1
That is a very good price on a very good PSU.

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citysearch   06-11-2009 at 06:54:39 PM
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What is ATX? How do I know if my computer can use it?

I am getting the 9800 because I caught it for a very, very good deal (free from a friend).

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ausch30   06-11-2009 at 07:01:09 PM
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http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc [...] ct=3245022
Your motherboard is micro-ATX so any ATX power supply will work

What is ATX?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX


Message edited by ausch30 on 06-11-2009 at 07:03:12 PM
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citysearch   06-12-2009 at 07:42:08 PM
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ragsters wrote :

Please don't miss out on this deal. Newegg has the EA650w for $64.99 with no rebate required. Just use this coupon code (EMCLTMM25).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371015



Thanks for the help guys...and I did grab that PSU.

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ragsters   06-12-2009 at 08:08:54 PM
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Glad to hear it.

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