375watts enough power for....

Foxor` · 30 Jan 2006 at 11:06

P4 660 (3.6ghz)
3gb ddr2
X850XT
2x250gb hdd's
SB X-Fi extreme
2xdvd drives 1rw 1r

or should i aquire a more powerfull PSU to power this pc?

Zephyrus · 30 Jan 2006 at 11:17

I'd say you'd need a better PSU for that system.

Have a look here http://www.extreme.outervision.com/index.jsp to calculate your power consumption. Bear in mind that it is probably overestimated but it will give you an idea.

Zeph.

semi-pro waster · 30 Jan 2006 at 11:17

That ought to be fine provided you aren't overclocking much. This is an old PSU calculator that may help to give you an idea.

Raikiri · 30 Jan 2006 at 12:53

depends, if it is a good psu (seasonic, enermax etc.) then it will be fine. otherwise you need a new one

Foxor` · 30 Jan 2006 at 13:08

i used the url in the first reply worked out my max load PSU useage would be 388watts, not good considering ive only got 375, guess im guna need a beefy'er PSU - Any ideas 60quid MAX for psu no 8000000watt quad sli compatible thing that i wont use guys

TIA

semi-pro waster · 30 Jan 2006 at 13:38

You could get either a Seasonic or Antec 430w for ~£60 which will both be quite capable of powering your system, the Antec is modular as well so ought to be neater. A Hiper 580w modular is also around the same price. Do bear in mind though that your max load isn't often reached, however in your case it may be just as well to be safe.

Foxor` · 30 Jan 2006 at 23:15

yeh i dont fancy random lockups while gaming

Which of the 2 is the most silent, this pc is proper low db i dont want to make it louder, cheers for the help as norm oc rules

kbc · 30 Jan 2006 at 23:21

Foxor` said:
yeh i dont fancy random lockups while gaming Which of the 2 is the most silent, this pc is proper low db i dont want to make it louder, cheers for the help as norm oc rules

I would probably say both are pretty quiet, get the Seasonic one, it's guaranteed not to let you down.

Have one myself.

geiger · 31 Jan 2006 at 02:36

Is an old PSU without any seperate cable for cpu link of any use any more or is that essential even for web browsing etc?

Foxor` · 2 Feb 2006 at 00:43

i dont think new cpus (esp p4) even work without the 4pin power lead,

geiger · 3 Feb 2006 at 00:47

I was refering to Socket A AMD ones and Ive done a bit of experimenting and found they do work even a mobile one but obviously the lead can help stabilise it but your most likely totally right about the newer more power hungry chips