PSU and Graphics Card Upgrade

k177sh0t · 18 Dec 2009 at 12:36

Hi im about to buy a new PSU a long with a Grahpics card and im not really sure if its compatible with my motherboard.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-117-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=938

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-014-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

and this is my current pc specc: http://support.packardbell.com/uk/item/index.php?pn=PB34330401&g=1400

this is my current monitor: http://i35.tinypic.com/b8n68x.jpg

PS. im not a tech expert and i could some friendly suggestions

jms198 · 18 Dec 2009 at 13:00

Having a look for the Cuba (MSI MS-7301) Motherboard support page on MSI is not easy!
From HP website:-
Form Factor
µATX Form Factor
24.4 x 24.4 cm
CPU Support
Intel Celeron D 3xx and 4xx models
Intel Pentium 4 5xx and 6xx models
Intel Pentium D 8xx and 9xx models
Intel Core 2 Duo models with LGA775
533 / 800 / 1066 MHz FSB
Chipset
VIA PT890 Northbridge
VIA VT8237A Southbridge
System Memory
DDR2 400 / DDR2 533 (2 banks)
Support for up to 3 GB system memory
Expansion Slots
1x PCI Express 16X
1x PCI Express 1X
2x PCI
Ethernet Controller
LAN 10/100 (VIA VT6103L)
FireWire (IEEE 1394) Controller
VIA VT6308 IEEE 1394 controller
Audio
High Definition Audio subsystem using the Realtek ALC 888 audio codec
IDE (HDD, ODD)
2 x SATA connectors
2 x Ultra ATA-133 connectors

It should work Okay. Can't see any problems; I would wait for a second opinion though. The 4850 will generate a fair amount of heat so i hope you case is well vented!

If you are not upgrading in the future you might be able to downgrade the PSU to a 450W for a few pennies. The 4850 will generate some heat so I hope your case is well ventilated!

k177sh0t · 18 Dec 2009 at 13:16

jms198 said:
If you are not upgrading in the future you might be able to downgrade the PSU to a 450W for a few pennies. The 4850 will generate some heat so I hope your case is well ventilated!

Ok, regarding the psu, will this 450w psu (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Pow...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1259332799&sr=8-22) work out ok along with everything else?

Thanks a bunch

jms198 · 19 Dec 2009 at 19:22

Watch the links; refer to T+C. not a bad choice at all but it will cost £60 incl P+P from a dealer through amazon and can be easily beaten on price. For 60 I would expect the corsair 550 which is really really good.

Basically find a 450-500W PSU that looks good and check the reviews for it. If you can't find a review definately don't buy it! Apart from the antec basiq and the Akasa; they all look good (could always be proved wrong by a stellar review!) .