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New power supply needed?

fireice22

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Hi this is my build Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit System Manufacturer: BIOSTAR Group System Model: TA790GXE 128M BIOS: Default System BIOS Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X3 710 Processor (3 CPUs), ~2.6GHz Memory: 4096MB RAM Card name: ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series
+ a 24"led asus monitor.
I just purchased a Nvidia gtx560ti card http://www.amazon.com/GTX-560-Ti-Gra...GTX560TI%2F1GB

Now if im not mistaken my psu is only rated at 430W which is less than the recommended 500w for the card. This is one I am looking at: (Will it be compatible with my new card)?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...669&CatId=1079
Do i even need a new power supply?

This is my current power supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153023
I think the 560ti needs 2 supplementary 6-pin PCI Express power connectors (my current doesnt seem to have it)
Would you say that the psu I was going to buy is better? If not would i be able to find a good one in a price range like that?
 
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I think you could get by without another power supply, just use adapters to switch from 4-pin molex to PCI-e connector.

FYI, every once in a while (like every 2 weeks), I'll see a 500/600W power supply for $40 or less from one of the major brands. Keep an eye out on slickdeals or hot deals.
 
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They are both crap. Don't cheap out on the power supply, stick to brands and manufacturers that are known to be reliable.

Some brands I would recommend:

Anything from Corsair (CX500 is a good inexpensive unit), Antec, Seasonic, XFX (XFX 550W usually isn't too expensive, and comes with 5yr warranty), PC Power & Cooling. Rosewill Hive units are alright as well, and Capstones are top notch and very efficient.
 
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