PSU for this build

[AMG84]

Hello, Im looking for a PSU upgrade to my computer (in case I need it), cause Im going to upgrade the graphic card.

This is what I have:

Motherboard: P5K SE/EPU
CPU: Intel E9400 3.0Ghz
Graphic Card: HD4850
PSU: NOX 600W (I dont remember the model, but it has like 3 years old)

And Im going to buy a HD6850 card, do you think my PSU is going to be enough for it?

Thanks!

 

[Uther39]

If i was you i would buy a decent 650w PSU from someone like Antec, XFX and Corsair.

 

[AMG84]

Yes, I had the feeling that my PSU was a ***.

Do you have any recommendation? Around 50€ would be awesome.

 

[delluser1]

Hello, Im looking for a PSU upgrade to my computer (in case I need it), cause Im going to upgrade the graphic card.

This is what I have:

Motherboard: P5K SE/EPU
CPU: Intel E9400 3.0Ghz
Graphic Card: HD4850
PSU: NOX 600W (I dont remember the model, but it has like 3 years old)

And Im going to buy a HD6850 card, do you think my PSU is going to be enough for it?

Thanks!

Depending on your card there might not be much difference in power consumption
4850
http://www.hardware.fr/articles/781-6/dossier-vraie-consommation-73-cartes-graphiques.html

6850
http://www.hardware.fr/articles/804-4/dossier-amd-radeon-hd-6870-6850.html

If you've got the 4850 512MB you wouldn't be adding any noticeable load by upgrading to the 6850

 

[cats_Paw]

I dont think you "need" a new PSU. That build barely needs 250W on full load.
Getting a good psu will be more important for protection from overcurrent and that kinda stuff.

If you will buy better computer eventually i would suggest a brand PSU as well.

 

[AMG84]

As I've explained here

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/326818-15-hd4850-image-frozen-reset-playing

I'm having issues now with my card, and before just buying a new one, I want to be sure that's is not the PSU what is failing.

Is there any way to chekc if my card is crashins because of it? Any software I can run?

 

[Uther39]

Corsair Enthusiast Series 650TXV2UK, 85% Eff', 80 PLUS Bronze, SLI/CrossFire, EPS 12V, Quiet Fan, ATX v2.31

XFX P1-650S-NLB9, 85% Eff', 80 PLUS Bronze, SLI/CrossFire, EPS 12V, Quiet Fan, ATX

Antec High Current Gamer HCG-620, 88% Eff', 80 PLUS Bronze, EPS 12V, Quiet Fan, ATX v2.3

 

[Uther39]

Any of the above are good, but come in at around 70euros, but its a wrthy investment that will cover you for any future upgrades.

 

[AMG84]

Thank you for your advice.

As I said before, is there any way to check if my PSU now is crashing my card?

 

[Uther39]

Sadly the only way is by changing it for a PSU you no to be good, so it will cost you regardless, unless you can borrow one off a friend.