Need help completing my first budget build - $500

[T_Yamamoto]

Haha. True, but it answers another question I've always had which is how do I (now that I have this great rig I assembled) keep up to date with newer versions of all my components going forward... new mobos, best new memory manufacturers, best hdd brands, which psu to upgrade to, etc?

just come back in 2 years and we will help you

 

[tinpanalley]

just come back in 2 years and we will help you

I appreciate that, but I'd like to actually take this opportunity with this build to learn from what I did and from others' help.

 

[mnewsham]

I appreciate that, but I'd like to actually take this opportunity with this build to learn from what I did and from others' help.

Learning is good, but a double check is always good too

 

[tinpanalley]

Of course.
You guys were more helpful than any other forum. mfenn rocks.

 

[mfenn]

Of course.
You guys were more helpful than any other forum. mfenn rocks.

Thanks!

To answer your question, yes you can use your PSU. It automatically senses the input voltage and adjusts from there. All you need to do is to supply the appropriate power lead, anything with the standard C13 connector will work fine. The cable that mnewsham listed is fine, but you should also be able to pick up something similar once you get there.