Author Topic: New video card/Power supply help needed (Read 15527 times)

blah #2 · « **on:** June 03, 2009, 05:41:19 PM »

I didn't want to take over worp's thread so I started my own.

This is my desktop. I was looking into getting this video card but I need a new power supply as well since that desktop only have a 400w power supply.

I'm looking into the Pc power and cooling power supplies. Any other recommendations?

edit: Maybe this Cooler Master Real Power Pro Series 850W

D-MAN · « **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2009, 06:35:44 PM »

The reviews make it sound like shit. You having any trouble?

blah #2 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2009, 06:41:22 PM »

Nope, never had a problem. It works perfectly. I just want more FPS. Maybe I should just leave it be so I don't jinx it.

Ban Em All · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2009, 07:51:43 PM »

like in the other thread, i would go with a gtx 260, not a amd.

use our links to!!!

worp41 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2009, 10:42:49 PM »

i have a apervia icerber power suplly of 680 i buy it 3 year ago and still running

Rev. Jim Jones · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2009, 01:04:08 AM »

I'd first get a better power supply if I was in your shoes. The Corsair power supplies kick ass. My 620 watt purrs like a kitty. You have a good video card and if you get the power supply first, maybe the gtx260 or higher will be cheaper. If you can afford both now ,cool but if $$ is tight, get the power supply first.

RAMBO · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2009, 08:46:40 AM »

Ding is going to say go with a BFG psu but tell him to suck a hog. Also, so you are not confused, Ban EM meant to type "not a ATI". ATI makes Radeon shit.

Ban Em All · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2009, 11:11:36 PM »

Quote from: RAMBO on June 06, 2009, 08:46:40 AM

Ding is going to say go with a BFG psu but tell him to suck a hog. Also, so you are not confused, Ban EM meant to type "not a ATI". ATI makes Radeon shit.

actually, amd bought out ati, they are now known as amd.

trooper is j · « **Reply #8 on:** June 07, 2009, 10:09:32 PM »

Buy this PSU click

PCP&C Is an EXCELLENT psu manufacturer. They dont use cheap components like other psu makers do.

georgiaboy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 07, 2009, 10:26:41 PM »

ID GO W 1 gtx260. i have 2 on a 1kw power supply. its overkill but thats how i roll.

RAMBO · « **Reply #10 on:** June 08, 2009, 10:50:57 AM »

Quote from: Ban Em All on June 06, 2009, 11:11:36 PM

actually, amd bought out ati, they are now known as amd.

I did not know that. Wow. Also, I like the new thing where when you quote someone, it removes that person's quote.

ScrotalTorment · « **Reply #11 on:** June 08, 2009, 02:19:44 PM »

Quote from: Ban Em All on June 03, 2009, 07:51:43 PM

use our links to!!!

Fix the links so they can be used then!

SirKnightRedrider · « **Reply #12 on:** June 08, 2009, 03:12:05 PM »

If a power supply doesn’t come with a lifetime replacement warranty then it’s a piece of shit. I have a Thermaltake 700 watt Toughpower, it comes with independent rails for video power.

Ban Em All · « **Reply #13 on:** June 08, 2009, 03:19:17 PM »

Quote from: ScrotalTorment on June 08, 2009, 02:19:44 PM

Fix the links so they can be used then!

whats wrong with them. they work.

ScrotalTorment · « **Reply #14 on:** June 08, 2009, 03:24:37 PM »

Really?

Nothing there.

There's a link for buy.com and links for tigerdirect. that's all.

Ban Em All · « **Reply #15 on:** June 08, 2009, 03:30:29 PM »

They show for me, try clearing your cache by hitting F5, if that doesnt work then try hard deleting your cache by hitting Crl F5.

They work for me. As guest and logged in.

DinG · « **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2009, 12:49:40 PM »

BUY BFG

D-MAN · « **Reply #17 on:** August 13, 2009, 01:14:54 PM »

LOL scrotal plays mofia wars. What a noob...

pixiestyx · « **Reply #18 on:** August 13, 2009, 03:41:26 PM »

Ultra makes good power supplies

this one is very useful, you can use only the cords necessary creating less clutter

Modular PSU

or of course their lifetime series, they guarantee the product for life

Standard PSU

danny.p · « **Reply #19 on:** August 13, 2009, 06:53:23 PM »

for a powersupply, get this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

my 2 cents

danny

Heuchler · « **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2009, 12:19:19 PM »

Hey blah,

i recommed this nice PSU : Be-Quiet StraightPower 600W ( i own this PSU )

http://www.be-quiet.net/be-quiet.net/index.php?StoryID=215&websiteLang=en

There is a PSU Calculator on the Homepage to that you can fill out, to find the right Power unit.

note : 600, 700 or more W are not most important, some Manufactors are using cheap parts! look at the 3V,5V and 12V performance.

you should better install a radiator-fan on the back of your case that throw out heatet Air of your case!

Graphics : BFG NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 OC MAXCORE 55 896MB GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 Graphics Card

http://www.amazon.com/BFG-GeForce-MAXCORE-Express-Graphics/dp/B0029D8D32/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1250874305&sr=1-4

little more expensive but its NVIDIA. NVIDIA using silent fan with temp. control.

Make shure that the Grapicscard fit in your case, its a really small case that you own ( mini-Case )

WTF, why cost the PSU in our country only the half as in Germany, i payed 100Euro= 145$b

Have a nice day, maybe see you later

Greetz Heuchler

Hands Mechanical · « **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2009, 03:54:52 PM »

n'thing the GTX260, I have one and it purrs like a kitten. As far as PSU goes just get something that has decent reviews on newegg and is at least 600w.

What Heuchler said is very true - be sure the card will fit in your case. I have a massive metal behemoth of a full ATX tower case (its actually a server case) and the card barely squeezed in. It's roughly the size of a brick, except a bit more shallow and possibly an inch or two longer. You're going to need at least 9-10in of space for the card to fit along the axis of your PCI-E slot.

blah #2 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2009, 07:34:18 PM »

I have a huge case I don't use. I can just build it in there and it has lots of space. The computer I have right now was purchased just so I had something to use. My old machine was having issues and it was pissing me off, and I didn't feel like building a new one. I still haven't installed SP2 of Vista on this box yet.

I think I might just wait till this one fails, then start replacing parts with better onces and build it into the new case. By then Windows 7 will be out to purchase. I have the RC but that will expire march or may next year, I forget when exactly.

It's insane how big they make cards now.

Hands Mechanical · « **Reply #23 on:** August 22, 2009, 03:36:26 PM »

I know. The day that the card becomes the biggest thing in the case (over even the mobo which is all that gives it a run for its money as it is now) is going to be one hell of a day.

Author Topic: New video card/Power supply help needed (Read 15527 times)

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