What PSU to get ??

[Affat]

Hey I don't know what PSU to get ! Here is what I have :

Motherboard: P35
CPU: E8400
GPU: 8600GTS
RAM: 2X 1GB 800mhz
HDD: 2X 80GB 1X 320GB
DVD: DVD-RW Dual Layer

What power supply do you suggest that will run my computer at peak performance ???

 

[Zap]

That system wouldn't draw much power at all. Unless you plan to upgrade your video card any time soon, you can probably get by with the lowest wattage PSU that still has a 6 pin PCIe plug. Don't get a crappy one though, but make sure to do the research to find out if it is a decent unit. What is your budget? The lowest end Corsair (450VX) is a good one. Lowest end Antec Earthwatts (EA380) is good too. If budget doesn't allow a more expensive unit and the Earthwatts isn't on sale, then go for a Fortron (FSP).

 

[Affat]

Well at the moment it is running of a 350W !

Is this safe ?

what watt do you suggest ?

 

[BassBomb]

Originally posted by: Affat
Well at the moment it is running of a 350W !

Is this safe ?

what watt do you suggest ?

Quality of the PSU model and the amperage on the 12V rail are more important prior to looking at wattage

you wouldn't use over 380w on power draw with a system like that (earthwatts 380 would do fine)

 

[Affat]

Originally posted by: BassBomb

Originally posted by: Affat
Well at the moment it is running of a 350W !

Is this safe ?

what watt do you suggest ?

Quality of the PSU model and the amperage on the 12V rail are more important prior to looking at wattage

you wouldn't use over 380w on power draw with a system like that (earthwatts 380 would do fine)

okay great thanx alot !

I know this might be off the topic but I've been getting lots of "blue screen of death"s (memory dump)

what exactly is going wrong and how do I fix it ?

 

[DSF]

Originally posted by: Affat

Originally posted by: BassBomb

Originally posted by: Affat
Well at the moment it is running of a 350W !

Is this safe ?

what watt do you suggest ?

Quality of the PSU model and the amperage on the 12V rail are more important prior to looking at wattage

you wouldn't use over 380w on power draw with a system like that (earthwatts 380 would do fine)

okay great thanx alot !

I know this might be off the topic but I've been getting lots of "blue screen of death"s (memory dump)

what exactly is going wrong and how do I fix it ?

Could be a number of things. Generally speaking, the first thing I would do is run Memtest86+ off of the Ultimate Boot CD. (Google it, the image is a free download.)

However, it would help if you listed your system specs, and anything you can think of that might be related to the problem. Does it always bluescreen during a certain program, or did the bluescreens start happening after you installed a new driver, etc.

And you might get more of a response to that question in the Computer Help forum.

 

[Affat]

Originally posted by: DSF

Originally posted by: Affat

Originally posted by: BassBomb

Originally posted by: Affat
Well at the moment it is running of a 350W !

Is this safe ?

what watt do you suggest ?

Quality of the PSU model and the amperage on the 12V rail are more important prior to looking at wattage

you wouldn't use over 380w on power draw with a system like that (earthwatts 380 would do fine)

okay great thanx alot !

I know this might be off the topic but I've been getting lots of "blue screen of death"s (memory dump)

what exactly is going wrong and how do I fix it ?

Could be a number of things. Generally speaking, the first thing I would do is run Memtest86+ off of the Ultimate Boot CD. (Google it, the image is a free download.)

However, it would help if you listed your system specs, and anything you can think of that might be related to the problem. Does it always bluescreen during a certain program, or did the bluescreens start happening after you installed a new driver, etc.

And you might get more of a response to that question in the Computer Help forum.

Thanx I will get that program soon !!

Well whenever I play games it blue screens me. And sometimes it also does it randomly !!

I think it my be my RAM, (Kingmax) do you even know the make called Kingmax ?

And when I installed windows it blue screened me whilst I formating !! So I doubt it has something to do with a specific driver.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Affat
Thanx I will get that program soon !!

Well whenever I play games it blue screens me. And sometimes it also does it randomly !!

I think it my be my RAM, (Kingmax) do you even know the make called Kingmax ?

And when I installed windows it blue screened me whilst I formating !! So I doubt it has something to do with a specific driver.

That all could be caused by a borderline inadequate PSU.

 

[Affat]

So what psu do you suggest, Larry ?

CPU: E8400 @ stock
Motherboard: P35
RAM: 2X 1GB (800mhz)
GPU: 8600GTS
HDD: 2X 80GB 1X 320GB
DVD: Dual layer

what wattage and any specific models ?

 

[DSF]

If you don't expect to be upping your video card any time soon, I would go with the Antec Earthwatts 430W. It has plenty of power for your needs and is only $35 after rebate.