Will my PSU do the job?

[Octavarium]

I'm fairly new to building PC's so I wouldn't mind a quick check (so I don't destroy my components!!).

I have just bought a ASrock Dual Series 939 motherboard and a AMD 3800+ X2 Dual Core.

In the short term I will be using my current AGP graphics card until I can afford a new PCI-E one.

How can I tell if my current PSU (about 9 months old) will work with PCI-E?

Secondly, does the dual core processor/motherboard require any special kind of PSU (I think im OK power wise...)

Whats the easiest way to find out exactly what make/model the PSU is?

 

[xpcpu]

you will either need some adapters to convert the molex into PCI-E connecters or a new PSU.

what wattage is your current PSU and also what make?

 

[Octavarium]

Hmmm, the PSU was fitted by a friend of mine at short notice when the old one blew so I'm not sure about the Make I think it might be 400W...

Might be easier to just buy a new PSU as the old one can be used in another PC I am making for my Dad.

Any suggestions?

Spec:
AMD 3800 X2
ASRock Dual Series 939
Radeon 9600pro AGP (Soon to be Radeon X850XT PCI-E)
Single DVD ReWriter Drive
120Gig IDE HD
2 or 3 PCI cards (Wireless LAN, Sound card etc)

 

[semi-pro waster]

If you are getting a new PSU anything 400w+ from a decent brand should be fine for that system - look at Antec, Akasa, Enermax, Hiper, Seasonic and Tagan as all make good PSUs so just find one that fits your budget.

 

[Octavarium]

How about this one:

Akasa Ultra Quiet 400W Paxpower Active PFC ATX2.0 PSU - Black Nickel (CA-012-AK)
This new 400W ATX ver 2.0 PSU is designed to supply hi-performance power and look cool. The case is Nickel black and all the connectors are black, also the main wiring loom is sheathed in black mesh. The 12cm fan has auto thermal control and is ultra quiet, only 18 dB(A) under normal load. There are dual 12v rails to comply with the new ATX 2.0 spec and a 20-pin adapter for ATX version 1. This PSU will also run EPS boards such as Xeon and Operon. 2 SATA connetors are standard. The 4pin power connectors are all quick release and auto voltage switching is used. Active PFC and full circuit protection are used.

- Designed for AMD Athlon XP, Athlon 64, Intel P4 & EPS 12V for AMD Opteron & Intel Xeon
- Energy saving Active PFC
- Ultra quiet 12cm black - 2 ball bearing fan
- 18 dB(A) at normal load
- Auto thermal fan control
- Dual 12 Volt rails
- Over power protection
- Over current protection
- Over voltage protection
- Short circuit protection on each channel

Price: £33.95 (£39.89 Including VAT at 17.5%)