Computer upgrade check (psu etc)

oxygene

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ok I am hoping to upgrade my puter soon. but not sure if the PSU will handle the new spec, or if theres anything else I need to change.

Old spec:
Amd 64 3000
2gb ddr
crappy mobo
X800 pro
PSU -Tagan 480W
case - cheiftek
soundblaster audigy 4

new system (hopefully)
E6600
Abit Fatal1ty FP-IN9 SLi nForce 650 (Socket 775)
Ati 2900XT
4gb ram

So the question stands. would this new system be fine on my odl power supply?
Also what is a good custom cpu cooler these days if I wanted to OC to 3ghz? and would it fit in my case :p
 
yah I am still split between an actual upgrade or a fully new build. The price difference is like £400, but could be worth it.

and yes, it is the Dragon case. pit its not great for fans, only 1 rear really. And the front door broke off a year back. Whats a good case these days?
 
on another note, everyones saying those 2900 XT's run hot yet theres only heatpipe cooling available, and no custom coolers. Are there some coming?
 
sweet, dont think the PSU is atx 2.0, it doesnt even have sata power connectors, needed an adapter. then again the mobo connector does have 2 / 3 different ways to connect. But prolly better to get a whole new psu...

I am getting more and more tempted by a new system.
Just written up a pricelist for the upgrade, then another for an uber poser pc.

Doc:
newpc.jpg
 
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yah I went for that psu cause I wasnt sure what was needed and it sounded pretty violent :p A modular is def what I want, and you'd know why if you looked into one of my cases. As for the sound, I heard so many good things about x-fi, but it is an optional extra I spoise as I have audigy 4 on 7.1 atm.
As for the ram cooler. Prolly wont be overclocking much. How much would I need to go if the cpu is going from 2.4 to 3/3.2 ghz? Would that effect the ram much?
 
I updated the price list above now too. Its taken the price down a nice chunk and it would still be an uber machine. Any other suggestions are welcome
 
another quick question. Whats peoples views on 4gb ram? 2gb runs fine under vista cept for a few memory holes in progs. Are things like spore or crysis gonna use up this much!? Unlikely. I could get 2gb of faster ram for £60 less.
 
ok looks like my lump sum of money wont be going towards a new computer. Tescos have skrewed me over for my summer hours! I need the money for rent.
 
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