PSU Question

matrix3412 · 22 Nov 2006 at 12:13

My current system is an AMD 3800x2, Asus A8N-SLi Premium and 2Gb Crucial Ballistix PC4000 Ram.

Would the current PSU I have running that work with a Core2Duo motherboard/system?

Thank you

InvaderGIR · 22 Nov 2006 at 12:20

It depends what it is. If it's a cheapo 350W that came with the system as a prebuild or with the case then it might run it, but to be on the safe side (ie make sure you don't lose a few hundred £'s worth of kit) buy a large reputable PSU.

InvG

hp7909 · 22 Nov 2006 at 12:22

matrix3412 said:
{snip}Would the current PSU I have running that work with a Core2Duo motherboard/system?{snip}

Which is? Though I'm 100% sure it will, unless going SLi or CrossFire

matrix3412 · 22 Nov 2006 at 12:29

Thanks for the quick replies

Its an Antec Sonata II case and its the PSU from that case (450W Smart Power PSU). Im not going for SLi/Crossfire. Will it need a 24 pin to 20 pin?

Thank you

Edit: E6300, 2Gb Geil PC6400/Corsair Dominator PC6400 (haven't decided yet) and DS3.

hp7909 · 22 Nov 2006 at 12:51

matrix3412 said:
{snip}Its an Antec Sonata II case and its the PSU from that case (450W Smart Power PSU). Im not going for SLi/Crossfire. Will it need a 24 pin to 20 pin?{snip}

That should be fine for that setup (think it even consumes less than your current one)

New mobos are 24-pin.

matrix3412 · 22 Nov 2006 at 13:37

Thanks for the information

kmistry · 22 Nov 2006 at 13:50

I have an identical setup except for the RAM (mine's GeiL) and that PSU will work fine with it

matrix3412 · 22 Nov 2006 at 13:52

Thanks kmistry

Do you use the 24 pin and 4 pin on the motherboard or just the 24 pin?

Thank you

kmistry · 22 Nov 2006 at 14:06

I use the 24 pin and also the 4 pin, as hp7907 said all new motherboards are 24 pin

good luck with the new rig

Kiz

matrix3412 · 22 Nov 2006 at 14:11

Thanks mate