new psu needed ?

DYNA_ROD · 3 May 2006 at 15:29

Just upgraded my old p4 rig to a AMD64 3200 not much of a upgrade but got the mobo and chip for £80 so well chuffed.
Anyway the system has been slighty unstable and i was wondering if i might need a new psu, at the moment i have a enemax 365watt psu in there and i was wondering if you think that has enough juice to run my rig or i need abit more power.
I have in there at the moment.
Amd64 3200
1 160gig hd
x800pro
1 dvd rom
1 dvdrw
2 gb ram
+ 3 80 mm fans

It used to run my 3.0 g prescott fine and i though they were more power hungry ? what do you think lads is it time to get credit card out.

Admiral Huddy · 3 May 2006 at 15:36

I would think it's time for a new PSU tbh.. Look for at least 480w.. like a Tagan or something.

semi-pro waster · 3 May 2006 at 16:16

It should be just about capable but remember PSUs become less efficient over time so I'd agree with the Admiral that a new PSU is a good idea, slightly more conservative here though and say anything from say 430w should be sufficient

DYNA_ROD · 3 May 2006 at 16:45

K thanks a lot psu is about 3 years old too so might explain it.
cheers for input guys.