Power supply to small for this build?

[Guest]

Hello,i am in the middle of building a computer, and before i hit the order button, i would just like some input on my hardware, im a little concerned about my psu. Anyways, here it is;

Gigabyte GA-P43-ES3G, P43, Socket-775
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
Corsair TWIN2X PC6400C5DHX DDR2 4GB KIT
Corsair CX 400W PSU
Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 512MB DDR3

Thanks.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Try and stretch that budget to a 5770
but 'build' the system into this psu calculator link, and see what psu rate you 'need' allow some headroom because you dont want it running close to 100% all the time
http://www.thermaltake.outervision.com/

Moto

 

[Guest]

That site helped a lot. Thanks for that!

How ever, it told me i would be using approx 230 watts, which i find a bit strange, as the GFX card it self is recommended to be used with a 500W PSU, but i guess its fine.

Again, thanks a lot for your quick reply

 

[rikishi19]

The system requirements on amd's website is 400w:

http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/ati-radeon-hd-5000/hd-5450-overview/Pages/hd-5450-system-requirements.aspx

However I would recommend going up one grade to make sure. I never like getting what is recommended, like Motopsychojdn says, give yourself some headroom.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

np, Im up late from a nightshift in the uk,
I had a guess at your system and it gave me 303w, I think you should be fine on your current choice for now
glad I could help
Moto

 

[guanyu210379]

You are gonna get a new DDR2 LGA775 system?
Are you sure about going with such old specs?

Try looking at this :
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/294016-13-bestconfigs-budget-intel-based-gaming

 

[Guest]

You are gonna get a new DDR2 LGA775 system?
Are you sure about going with such old specs?

Try looking at this :
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/294016-13-bestconfigs-budget-intel-based-gaming

It's cheap and reliable. And, im not a gamer. But thanks tho

 

[lothdk]

Hello,i am in the middle of building a computer, and before i hit the order button, i would just like some input on my hardware, im a little concerned about my psu. Anyways, here it is;

Gigabyte GA-P43-ES3G, P43, Socket-775
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
Corsair TWIN2X PC6400C5DHX DDR2 4GB KIT
Corsair CX 400W PSU
Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 512MB DDR3

Thanks.

The CX 400 is a quality unit and a good match for your system if you have no intention of going for a power hungry card in the future.

 

[Onus]

LothDK summed up nicely. For a general use / office machine (and no mention of gaming), that setup will be fine, and being older tech may hopefully be cheaper too.
And, if you ever DO decide to play some games, that PSU will have no trouble with a HD5750.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for every ones inputs. Much appreciated.