What PSU for this cheap build? Havn't upgraded in 3 years..

[RichardE]

Need a PSU for this build I'm making to replace an old

64 3000,
x800xl,
LanParty NF4 Ultra-D
1GB 2 x 512mb Corsair PC3200
Raptor 74GB
OCZ PowerStream 420 watt 20+4pin


Was trying to do a new system for under 400 and was going to go with

G.Skill 4GB 2x2GB 240 Pin PCE 5400 DDR2800 48.79
X2 6000+ 85.49
Sapphire AM2+/Am2 AMd 780G Micro ATX AMd motherboard 73.59
HD 3850 512MB 256 Bit GDDR3 PCI 2.0 x 16 79.29

Was going to use the HD but was wondering if the PSU would work..or would I need a better one and if so, which one would you guys recommend?

Just a gaming rig to play Bioshock, Oblivion, Far Cry 2.. medium settings nothing big, major reason for the upgrade is x800 doesn't have pixel 3.0, only 2.0 🙁

Any advice? Thanks 🙂

MOD EDIT: Bumping thread over to the Power Supplies category. - Zap

 

[theAnimal]

I wouldn't spend $79 on an HD3850 when you can get an HD4830 for $85, an HD3870 for $72, an HD4670 for $61 or a 9600GT for $65.

 

[jae]

7750 (if your mobo can handle it) and HD4830

 

[ther00kie16]

Well, the psu should be just fine but if you are looking for a new one, there's a 700w OCZ at newegg for $65 after rebate that's bundled with a sweet gaming mouse for free.

otherwise, there's also a 500w ocz for $25 after rebate

 

[RichardE]

Thanks for the advice so far. I am in canada atm, so the prices seem skewed compared to the ones quoted. I am thinking I might go with the 9800 GT now, so will probally pick up 700W one you suggested ther00kie. Thanks so far. Also looking into the 7750 Jae.

 

[theAnimal]

ncix.com has a Palit HD3870 for $70 AR for a few more days.

 

[OCNewbie]

I'd stick with the PSU you have now. It appears it has 30A on the 12v rail, so I'm gonna assume it's a decent unit. Nothing in your system specs list seem overly power hungry.

This is another option for a video card - Link. Overclocks very well typically. Keep an eye on it, as it often gets down to the low $40's after rebate on NCIX.

9800GT is an excellent choice too, though the Radeon 4830 is probably a better choice yet if the prices are comparable.