Need PSU guidelines

Migroo · 15 Jan 2007 at 21:57

Hi guys..

I've just put together a new rig:

C2D E6300
Gigabyte DS3
1gb OCUK Ram
250gb Maxtor SATA hdd
HIS Radeon X1950 (needs the 6-pin connector).
One IDE device (DVD)

My current PSU doesn't have a 6-pin connector :confused:

So I'm using an old PCI graphics card for the time being. What PSU should I get? I am not going to spend the earth, I want something that is in the utmost, reliable. It also needs the 6-pin connector so I can use my new graphics card

I have an Enermax 460ish watt thing at the moment and I like it, just no 6-pin connector.

Migroo · 15 Jan 2007 at 22:06

Is this any good or do I need more power?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-026-EN

masslac · 15 Jan 2007 at 22:12

400W is more than fine. The 450W OCZ Modstream is also really nice for the money. I'd usually recommend the FPS Sparkle here, but they appear to be out of stock.

Migroo · 15 Jan 2007 at 22:17

Thanks

Re: the OCZ:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-016-OC&tool=3

Does it have that 6-pin connector? Is that what it means when it says PCI-Express compatible?

Also, does it come with all tho modular cables or do I have to buy those seperately?

masslac · 15 Jan 2007 at 22:20

I can confirm that it does, and that all modular cables are also included. It's a great buy.

Migroo · 15 Jan 2007 at 22:42

Thanks! Just bought it!

masslac · 15 Jan 2007 at 23:06

Win. You won't be disappointed.

Migroo · 15 Jan 2007 at 23:42

I hope not!

If OCUK are correct then I'll be plugging it in on Wednesday!

This upgrade cost me more than I'd have liked but so far... its quick! (In Windows).

Can't wait to fire up the new X1950..