DO I need a new POWER SUPLY ??

[TOPACTION]

Hi, I just change my ATI 9800 and P4 for a Geforce 7800 and Athlon X2 4400 + a DFI board... I Will try to overclock it since I will adapt My water coling for this new Hard ware...

My question is do you think I need to change my power suply now I got a
400W
SmartPower
ATX12V including Pentium 4
SL400

from this case
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=81046#

thx!

 

[suszterpatt]

How much current does it deliver on the 12V rail?

 

[TOPACTION]

18A is that right ?? well from this site for the power suply..
http://www.antec.com/specs/sl400_spe.html

 

[suszterpatt]

That's pretty weak. Yes, I say you need a new one.

 

[Cheezeit]

your will need at least 25a, and DFi boards almost NEED 24pin

 

[Sentinel]

if he got a dual rail psu, ie the Xclio 450 would that be sufficient? I'm asking on my behalf as well.

 

[rise]

i like the x-clio but not for oc'ing.

 

[Cheezeit]

Originally posted by: Sentinel
if he got a dual rail psu, ie the Xclio 450 would that be sufficient? I'm asking on my behalf as well.

I dunno, xclio is not that good of a brand. I know its made mostly by CW, but still, its got unstable reails and such. (thats what rise said when i pmed him cause he has it) I wouldn't risk a X2 and a 7800 on it

 

[TOPACTION]

k i think i'll go with this oen then
http://www.mocc.ca/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=17&products_id=1155

 

[Cheezeit]

thats okay, but for less you can get the fortron blue storm 500 which will be quieter and has great reviews everywhere.

NCIX since you live in Canada