should i change my PSU?

[IceWebb]

Hi Guys...

I currently have a 350W generic PSU and have just ordered a 9800 pro for my rig. Now my question is.........Are 350W enough to power my athlon o'clocked 2600xp system and the new gfx card (details found in my sig)?

[Zak33]

might well work...bit of a risk though

What brand? does it say ANYTHING on it? Some cheapo onesa re knows for frying entire systems

other do ok

[IceWebb]

Don't know the brand. I removed all the stickers when i had it painted!!

The current PSU has been working fine for a year or more. It definitely works fine. Don't know if it will be enough to handle the new power requirements when i stick in the 9800 pro.

[Firelord]

Did it arrive with the case you got?

350w is probably a little weak....

You can try it but as Zak said its prob gonna be a it of a risk

If its a good quality psu (Antec or Enermax) then it might be ok

[0iD]

Hedge your bets & buy a nice new one, 400W+. Zallman & Tagan are also good.

But under NO circumstances buy a Q-TEC y'hear!

[IceWebb]

So I guess I will start shopping around for a new PSU. Apart from Antec, Zalman, Tagan and Enermax are there any other brands which I should look at? What do you think of Levicom PSUs?

[Wam7]

I wouldn't rush out just yet... it depends on how good your existing one is and how much other stuff you've got in your machine but I more than suspect that if it's been running fine for years it will do fine with the 9800pro. I would definitely try it first below splashing out the cash.

For reference I have a 350w PSU running my o/c P4 3.0 @ 3.8, 6800GT @ Ultra, 6 Hard drives, 2 Optical drives, 7 USB peripherals, 2 fans, and an OCZ booster @ 3.3V! I've only just considered putting in a second PSU to help it out! It is a Sparkle though, which are a good make.

[mahoodlum]

The stability of the PSU under load is the important factor, not pure power output.
Pick up a copy of CustomPC mag (last month's issue) or visit their webbie for an depth look at their reviews.

A Tagan PSU came out on top by a long way - SO I reckon the £60 spent on that is well worth it. No name PSUs are not necessarily bad PSUs but if you want to eliminate one reason why your latest O/C project won't work, then eliminating the PSU as a problem is a step forward.

[MD]

I run a Thermaltake Pure Power as I know quite a few here do and they all rate them just like me, personally for the 480W its the best for the price, for example, mine runs a P4 2.4, 1GB ram, 6800GT and three ATA133 HDD's without me even having to have the psu above min fan.

m@

[IceWebb]

I think i will go for the Tagan TG480-U01. Read positive reviews about it and hence my hardware will be safe!!!

thanks for your help guys.......much appreciated!