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Thread ID: 82369 2007-08-25 02:16:00 Upgrading my PC, what kind of power supply do I need? Eklypse77 (12650) Press F1
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584409 2007-08-25 02:16:00 Now:

2.7GHz Intel Pentuim D
1 GB RAM
Radeon X1300 PRO
350w PSU

After:

2.7GHz Intel Pentuim D
2 GB RAM
nVidia 8600 GTS
???w PSU

What do I need for a 8600 GTS? Does RAM even come into the equation?
Eklypse77 (12650)
584410 2007-08-25 03:29:00 eXtreme Power Calculator (www.extreme.outervision.com)

What brand and model of PSU do you have at the mo? If its a good brand/model, it might be ok. It's never a good idea to skimp on quality, generally it's more important than wattage given that there will be a base requirement to meet, i.e. a good 350 will be better than a crappy, inefficient, 400-450 PSU.
Murray P (44)
584411 2007-08-25 05:22:00 Get this:

Enermax LIBERTY ELT500AWT 500WATT POWER SUPPLY
pctek (84)
584412 2007-08-25 08:55:00 yeah its a dell one, standard with a E520. Eklypse77 (12650)
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