Is this psu goood for gaming ? and my specs?

[martinjr15]

I found this psu i. Might buy

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/sys/3060997211.html

My specs :
Amd anthlon 64 x2 5000+
Nvidia Geforce 8800 gt
Nvidia onboard graphics
360 gb hd

 

[bigcyco1]

That's not really a good idea

 

[martinjr15]

Why not ?

 

[bigcyco1]

You should just buy this with your system specs it's more than enough http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182202 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

 

[martinjr15]

Yea , but ill be able to buy it locally , i dont really have a debit card for newegg.
Whats wrong with the one in the link .. and thanks for helping with suggestions

 

[bigcyco1]

Yea , but ill be able to buy it locally , i dont really have a debit card for newegg.
Whats wrong with the one in the link .. and thanks for helping with suggestions

It's not a very good PSU

 

[martinjr15]

The Brand ?

 

[bigcyco1]

The Brand ?

read here Recommended PSU thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/322966-28-list-recommended-psus
PSU Guide Thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/324368-28-computer-power-supplies-guide

 

[bctande1]

There are several reasons buying that PSU would be an absolute waste of money

1. Reputation - The seller gives no information about the manufacturer of the PSU, so one could surmise that the OEM(Original Equipent Manufacturerer) of the PSU is not reputable enough to draw potential buyers. PSU's are often judged by their manufacturers and not their specifications, and rightfully so, because specifications do not always reflect the actual quality of the PSU.

2. Wattage - 620 Watts is overkill for your system, which, is basically ancient by today's standards -- no offense intended. I'd say with your specs, a QUALITY 450 watt PSU would meet the necessary prerequisites set by your components. So basically you are paying for unreliable power that you don't even necessary need.

3. Price - A good 650 WATT PSU these days will most likely run you about 80$. That facts that this PSU is 650 watts and used(which means a shorter life time), and has such a low price compared to good quality one of the same wattage, all leads to one conclusion: it is most likely low grade and low quality -- that's if it's not broken already.

Buy a PSU of lesser Watts an higher quality. PSU's are crucial to insurance of system stability and extension the system expandability, so it's important that you spend the money necessary to buy a good one.

Good Luck !

 

[amuffin]

No electronic stores nearby? You might be able to pick up a Corsair CX430V2.

 

[martinjr15]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371045

What about this one ?

 

[bigcyco1]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371045

What about this one ?

That would work Corsair CX430V2 would be better

 

[martinjr15]

yes ill get that then

 

[bigcyco1]

if you are done,then please select any suitable best answer to mark the thread as 'solved'

 

[martinjr15]

Best answer selected by martinjr15.