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I'm upgrading because the GPU I am upgrading to desires 400w. My current w is like 220.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite...
My question is: Which of these will fit in the slimline case?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=E...
I originally thought all PSUs were the same, but apparently they aren't. So which 'Type' do I need? *Referring to the Newegg filter list.*
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite...
My question is: Which of these will fit in the slimline case?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=E...
I originally thought all PSUs were the same, but apparently they aren't. So which 'Type' do I need? *Referring to the Newegg filter list.*
VyraLove
October 17, 2014 12:16:15 PM
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Yeah, they really overstated the amount of power you will actually need. Card manufacturers do that, because they don't want to be responsible if besides their card, you also decide to plug in 20 hard drives and 50 USB devices and a refrigerator, and overload the power supply that way.
For future reference, slimline cases need a smaller-sized power supply; there are not many out there, and none of them provide a whole lot of power. Of course, most serious graphics cards won't fit in a slimline case either, so there's no need for that.
Word of advice: If you are ever planning on buying a system in the future that you might upgrade later, get one with a regular case, not a slimline. It takes up less space, but your upgrade options are almost zero.
For future reference, slimline cases need a smaller-sized power supply; there are not many out there, and none of them provide a whole lot of power. Of course, most serious graphics cards won't fit in a slimline case either, so there's no need for that.
Word of advice: If you are ever planning on buying a system in the future that you might upgrade later, get one with a regular case, not a slimline. It takes up less space, but your upgrade options are almost zero.
Gracodana
October 17, 2014 11:48:52 AM
The Radeon HD 5450 only draws a maximum of 14 Watts when running Furmark Stability testing.
There's no need to upgrade the power supply unit. Your existing power supply unit should have no problem powering your system with that graphics card.
The 400 Watts, that AMD/ATi recommends, for the Radeon HD 5450 is absurd.
There's no need to upgrade the power supply unit. Your existing power supply unit should have no problem powering your system with that graphics card.
The 400 Watts, that AMD/ATi recommends, for the Radeon HD 5450 is absurd.
Zerk2012
October 17, 2014 11:38:48 AM
Gracodana said:
get a cheap cx 430 they arnt exactly most renawned for qualty but they are cheap and you will have lots of extra power left over. If you want somthing slightly higher qualty then try getting ether a sesonic, xfx or evga psu there are other good ones but there rated as some of the best.That won't fit inside that case
Zerk2012
October 17, 2014 11:28:16 AM
That video card only draws 19 Watts maxed out just put it in. If it will fit inside the case I think you need a low profile bracket that's shorter, your power supply will be ok.
http://www.hwcompare.com/423/radeon-hd-3650-512mb-vs-ra...
You might need a low profile bracket also. This card comes with one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.hwcompare.com/423/radeon-hd-3650-512mb-vs-ra...
You might need a low profile bracket also. This card comes with one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Gracodana
October 17, 2014 11:18:10 AM
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