New PSU advice required
chanstarco
Hi all,
I currently have a CiT 550w PSU, I have just upgraded my machine apart from the PSU. I have had Windows7 just lock up and/or restart and was wondering if the PSU was insufficient... i know the brand isnt considered much among people so I need an upgrade!
I understand I need good current/amps on the 12v rail. How many Watts are enough?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-032-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098 OCZ ModXstream 700w. - Dual 12v Rails @18amp/rail
I may not need all that power but for the price its worth it for future upgrades (maybe xfire)
http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductID=836913&source=froogle
PS everwhere in UK seems to be sold out of the OCZ!
What I have:
Phenom 955
2x Sata Hdd's
Radeon 4890
MDI 790fx GD70
3x12cm fans
DVD Drive
Thanks for your help in advance!!
I currently have a CiT 550w PSU, I have just upgraded my machine apart from the PSU. I have had Windows7 just lock up and/or restart and was wondering if the PSU was insufficient... i know the brand isnt considered much among people so I need an upgrade!
I understand I need good current/amps on the 12v rail. How many Watts are enough?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-032-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098 OCZ ModXstream 700w. - Dual 12v Rails @18amp/rail
I may not need all that power but for the price its worth it for future upgrades (maybe xfire)
http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductID=836913&source=froogle
PS everwhere in UK seems to be sold out of the OCZ!
What I have:
Phenom 955
2x Sata Hdd's
Radeon 4890
MDI 790fx GD70
3x12cm fans
DVD Drive
Thanks for your help in advance!!
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Unfortunately I am not familiar with the CIT 550 watt power supply.
We just had another thread asking about the OCZ ModXstream 700 watt power supply. I managed to find two technical reviews (It's usually the larger 750 watt model that gets reviewed). The psu is more than adequate for a system with an ATI Radeon HD 4890 video card.
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