Scaleo P PSU

massec · 09-04-2008, 02:32 PM

I am looking at getting a Geforce 8800GT to upgrade my pc. I have a feeling my psu isn't up to it though as up till now my graphics card has been a radeon x1550.

Can anyone suggest a decent reliable psu that is between £25-£40?

edit: This is the same as my pc(A1) Fujitsu Scaleo P Desktop PC - Pentium Dual Core on eBay, also, Desktop PCs, Computing (end time 04-May-08 14:03:52 BST)
so it seems to be a 350 Watt.

And EVGA say "Minimum of a 400 Watt power supply. (Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 22 Amp Amps.)." But several people have recomended lower psus.

cheers
masssec

(Now quite confused)

Big B · 10-04-2008, 02:02 PM

Yeah, unless it's a very, very good PSU, I would think that 350W is probably not going to cut it. While wattage isn't quite what you want to focus on, it's +12V rail is very likely not up to snuff. Additionall, the Pentium D is designed off the power hungry NetBurst Architecture, so it's going to be hungry for the +12V as well.

I'd look into a 500W-600W unit from the following companies: Corsair, FSP, OCZ, Antec (the TruePower, Quattro, or EarthWatts lines), Thermaltake, Seasonic, Silverstone, CoolerMaster.

Avoid: Apevia (formerly Aspire), Powmax, Demon, Qtec/Q-tech.

A good PSU is not something you want to skimp on, and you do get what you pay for. Realistically, you'll looking at around $80-100 USD for a decent unit, rebates not included. To be honest, I don't think you're going to find a PSU you want to put in your box for that cheap. I'm not able to find something that cheap that I would recommend trying to run your proposed upgrade with.

However, I will recommend a few units.
Corsair VX450 £52.01
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470 £52.01

massec · 10-04-2008, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the advice, i will probably go for the VX550 £55.21

Big B · 12-04-2008, 12:12 PM

No problem, have fun with your new upgrades.

09-04-2008, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
massec Geek Trainee Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 37 Status: Offline	Scaleo P PSU I am looking at getting a Geforce 8800GT to upgrade my pc. I have a feeling my psu isn't up to it though as up till now my graphics card has been a radeon x1550. Can anyone suggest a decent reliable psu that is between £25-£40? edit: This is the same as my pc(A1) Fujitsu Scaleo P Desktop PC - Pentium Dual Core on eBay, also, Desktop PCs, Computing (end time 04-May-08 14:03:52 BST) so it seems to be a 350 Watt. And EVGA say "Minimum of a 400 Watt power supply. (Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 22 Amp Amps.)." But several people have recomended lower psus. cheers masssec (Now quite confused) Last edited by massec; 09-04-2008 at 08:22 PM.

10-04-2008, 02:02 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Yeah, unless it's a very, very good PSU, I would think that 350W is probably not going to cut it. While wattage isn't quite what you want to focus on, it's +12V rail is very likely not up to snuff. Additionall, the Pentium D is designed off the power hungry NetBurst Architecture, so it's going to be hungry for the +12V as well. I'd look into a 500W-600W unit from the following companies: Corsair, FSP, OCZ, Antec (the TruePower, Quattro, or EarthWatts lines), Thermaltake, Seasonic, Silverstone, CoolerMaster. Avoid: Apevia (formerly Aspire), Powmax, Demon, Qtec/Q-tech. A good PSU is not something you want to skimp on, and you do get what you pay for. Realistically, you'll looking at around $80-100 USD for a decent unit, rebates not included. To be honest, I don't think you're going to find a PSU you want to put in your box for that cheap. I'm not able to find something that cheap that I would recommend trying to run your proposed upgrade with. However, I will recommend a few units. Corsair VX450 £52.01 PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470 £52.01 __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

12-04-2008, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	No problem, have fun with your new upgrades. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

10-04-2008, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
massec Geek Trainee Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 37 Status: Offline	Thanks for the advice, i will probably go for the VX550 £55.21

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