New build advice

Jay794 · 28 Aug 2011 at 11:37

I've just transplanted my old PC into a new case, and upgraded a few bits.

See other post for specs
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18311748

It's essentially a HP Pavilion P6127UK but I've upgraded the ram to 8GB, and got a Cooler Master HAF922 Case. Also just bought a new graphics card.

My question is, will a 500W PSU power all of that without any problems?

Jay794 · 28 Aug 2011 at 11:51

Make of the PSU is HIGHPOWER 500W ATX

Jay794 · 28 Aug 2011 at 12:00

Urgh, wonder if I've still got the receipt...

Here's a link to the PSU
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/highpower-500w-atx-power-supply-unit-07843207-pdt.html

Yeah I know, never buy from PCWorld if you want a decent product

Jay794 · 28 Aug 2011 at 13:26

Would that power supply work though? the original HP came with a 300w supply and the graphics card was a ATI Radeon HD4350, that consumed 30w. I'm running 500w, it should be ok right? at least until I can sell the 500w supply in favour of a 650w or higher?

Jay794 · 28 Aug 2011 at 13:44

Should be ok as a temporary solution though right?

Jay794 · 28 Aug 2011 at 13:56

Motherboard is out of a HP so I doubt it, I might spring for a 750-800 just for future thoughts.

Just bought this

Corsair Enthusiast Series TX 850W V2 High Performance '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CMPSU-850TXV2UK) Should hold up pretty well for future updates

Jay794 · 28 Aug 2011 at 15:51

Yeah thats what I was thinking, future proofing, then I just need a new motherboard and ram to go with it at some point in the future, the stock board that came with the hp has a Quad Core processor, so with the new graphics card Crysis might actually run on high settings lol