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Do I need a new power supply???

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  • 25-08-2008 9:14am
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    cavanman
    Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭


    I am planning on upgrading my P4 3.0GHz computer by purchasing an AMD 3.0 Dual core processor, new motherboard and RAM. Before I place the order I was just wondering if my current 350watt power supply will be adequate to power the dual core processor. I just have a entry level graphics card without a separate fan and am not a gamer.

    331906 AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0GHz Socket AM2 2MB, BOXED w/fan
    322111 Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4,nForce 570 SLI,ATX ,Socket-AM2,GbLAN,DDR2,Firew, 2xPCI-Ex16
    333974 OCZ Gold XTC DDR2 PC6400 4096MB KIT, w/two 2048MB PC6400 XTC, CL5-5-5-15


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    #2
    pogcica
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭pogcica


    Get yourself a new power supply 500/600 watt from a good make eg,Corsair,seasonic it will last you for years and is an important component in any PC,

    there is a site you can input your components and it will tell you how many watts you need,can't find it just now maybe someone else can remember the site name.


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    #3
    duffman85
    Registered Users Posts: 339 ✭✭duffman85


    From the Building and Upgrading FAQ:

    PSU Calculator


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    #4
    pogcica
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭pogcica


    ooPs :o thanks duffman and i spent 10mins searching the old threads


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    #5
    cavanman
    Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭cavanman


    Thanks guys, much appreciated...


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