I'm planning on upgrading my dated GeForce 8400GS to a newer 8800GT but my PSU probably won't be able to handle it. Is there a way to find out if my PSU can handle it?
[b]There is no sticker on the current PSU.[/b]
When did you get your computer, and what kind of parts do you have in it?
Knowing that would give us a basic idea to start off of.
Full specs, I assume the PSU is a no-name generic one, as it doesn't have a sticker on it.
[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;29020794]Full specs, I assume the PSU is a no-name generic one, as it doesn't have a sticker on it.[/QUOTE]
Actually it's a Dell Inspiron 530 with a new case after I fried the BIOS and needed a new motherboard.
[QUOTE=faillord adam;29021144]Actually it's a Dell Inspiron 530 with a new case after I fried the BIOS and needed a new motherboard.[/QUOTE]
Download speccy, and give us the preccise specs.
Operating System
MS Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 @ 2.66GHz 53 °C
Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM
2.0GB Single-Channel DDR2 @ 333MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. G31M-ES2L (Socket 775) 36 °C
Graphics
GeForce 8400GS
Hard Drives
313GB Hitachi Hitachi HDP725032GLA360 ATA Device (SATA) 49 °C
Optical Drives
Optiarc DVD-ROM DDU1675S ATA Device
TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-H653B ATA Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio
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Total budget would be nice, too.
I recommend you to get a C2Q q8400 or something similar, 2 extra GB RAM a new PSU and GPU. It might even make better sense replacing the whole thing.
Save up 500$, and come back. Then we'll fetch a new build for you.
[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;29036493]Total budget would be nice, too.
I recommend you to get a C2Q q8400 or something similar, 2 extra GB RAM a new PSU and GPU. It might even make better sense replacing the whole thing.
Save up 500$, and come back. Then we'll fetch a new build for you.[/QUOTE]
I was asking if I needed a new PSU. I'm only planning on upgrading the GPU and PSU.
It will probably be more cost-effective to just build a whole new machine. Save some money, the case (so long as it's some type of atx), the HDD(s) and the disc drive.
If you're dead-set on just changing out the graphics card/PSU, yes you should replace the PSU before getting the 8800.
I ended up buying the wrong sized PSU. I'll give you guys the size of my case and you can tell me what form factor it is.
[editline]9th April 2011[/editline]
48cm long
17cm wide
36cm tall
You'd only see marginal gains from the change in cards, so there really isn't any reason to upgrade now. You'd much much better off waiting until you've got more money saved up for a better card, or upgrade to your system in general.
[QUOTE=Biotoxsin;29069667]You'd only see marginal gains from the change in cards, so there really isn't any reason to upgrade now. You'd much much better off waiting until you've got more money saved up for a better card, or upgrade to your system in general.[/QUOTE]
Apparently an 8800 can play Crysis 2 at 30fps, my 8400GS plays like a slideshow.
[QUOTE=faillord adam;29069560]I ended up buying the wrong sized PSU. I'll give you guys the size of my case and you can tell me what form factor it is.
[editline]9th April 2011[/editline]
48cm long
17cm wide
36cm tall[/QUOTE]
The Inspiron 530 should be able to accommodate regular ATX PSU. Which PSU did you buy exactly?
[QUOTE=M2k3;29071343]The Inspiron 530 should be able to accommodate regular ATX PSU. Which PSU did you buy exactly?[/QUOTE]
Micro ATX :facepalm:
[editline]9th April 2011[/editline]
It's got a custom case though, so I don't know if it'll fit.
[QUOTE=faillord adam;29071383]Micro ATX :facepalm:
[editline]9th April 2011[/editline]
It's got a custom case though, so I don't know if it'll fit.[/QUOTE]
MicroATX and ATX have the same PSU form factor, default Dell cases use BTX, which is a different form factor.
[QUOTE=Kialtia;29071482]MicroATX and ATX have the same PSU form factor, default Dell cases use BTX, which is a different form factor.[/QUOTE]
Well I posted the size of my current case, so will an ATX PSU fit?
[QUOTE=Kialtia;29071482]MicroATX and ATX have the same PSU form factor, default Dell cases use BTX, which is a different form factor.[/QUOTE]
The The Inspiron 530 is ATX.
[QUOTE=faillord adam;29071540]Well I posted the size of my current case, so will an ATX PSU fit?[/QUOTE]
The dimensions don't always mean a different form factor but the Inspiron 530 is ATX and the dimensions you described are that of a mini-tower case (just means its suited for a micro-ATX board). An ATX power supply should fit without issue. The problem is you said you purchased a PSU and it didn't fit, which is odd. It would help if you described how it didn't fit and what model you purchased.
[QUOTE=M2k3;29071763]The The Inspiron 530 is ATX.
The dimensions don't always mean a different form factor but the Inspiron 530 is ATX and the dimensions you described are that of a mini-tower case (just means its suited for a micro-ATX board). An ATX power supply should fit without issue. The problem is you said you purchased a PSU and it didn't fit, which is odd. It would help if you described how it didn't fit and what model you purchased.[/QUOTE]
It was too small and the current PSU is on the front of the case. It was a CiT 500W Silent.
I think I deserve a :ramsay: for this.
i bought corsair AX 750w and it IS awesome. recommended.
[QUOTE=faillord adam;29072453]It was too small and the power socket was on the front, it has to be on the back. It was a CiT 500W Silent.
I think I deserve a :ramsay: for this.[/QUOTE]
I just put up some more info for you guys.
[QUOTE=faillord adam;29072453]It was too small and the power socket was on the front, it has to be on the back. It was a CiT 500W Silent.
I think I deserve a :ramsay: for this.[/QUOTE]
:pwn: Uh what? That PSU should've fit no problem. Power socket on the front? It sounds like you were trying to put it in backwards.
[QUOTE=M2k3;29102977]:pwn: Uh what? That PSU should've fit no problem. Power socket on the front? It sounds like you were trying to put it in backwards.[/QUOTE]
Fuck. I've sent it back now.
I deserve another :ramsay:.
A quality 400W would be able to run that.
Also just buy a whole new computer, $600 will get you pretty far.
[QUOTE=faillord adam;29104152]Fuck. I've sent it back now.
I deserve another :ramsay:.[/QUOTE]
CiT is utter shit anyway
[QUOTE=faillord adam;29072453]It was too small and the current PSU is on the front of the case. It was a CiT 500W Silent.
I think I deserve a :ramsay: for this.[/QUOTE]
Sorry, fixed it.
[QUOTE=faillord adam;29021789]Operating System
MS Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 @ 2.66GHz 53 °C
Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM
2.0GB Single-Channel DDR2 @ 333MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. G31M-ES2L (Socket 775) 36 °C
Graphics
GeForce 8400GS
Hard Drives
313GB Hitachi Hitachi HDP725032GLA360 ATA Device (SATA) 49 °C
Optical Drives
Optiarc DVD-ROM DDU1675S ATA Device
TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-H653B ATA Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio[/QUOTE]
With what I've told you, could you recommend me a good ATX PSU?
[editline]12th April 2011[/editline]
That meets the power requirement.
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