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435952 2006-03-06 03:43:00 Im seriously considering getting a radeon x1600 256mb agp gfx card. I was just wondering whether my puny 350w psu would be up to the task. the dude at the shop said it should be OK. maybe he just wants my $$$. i wanted 2 know wat you guys think of this. jason_f90 (3544)
435953 2006-03-06 04:06:00 You can look for yourself shop.ati.com The 512mb card is recommended to be used with a 350 W power supply or greater. If it doesnt work you probaly have a cheap psu. CenC (8667)
435954 2006-03-06 04:18:00 my psu is an el cheapo. one of those $30 ones which came with my case. should i still get one?ive only got 1 hard drive and 1 optical drive though. jason_f90 (3544)
435955 2006-03-10 20:26:00 my psu is an el cheapo. one of those $30 ones which came with my case. should i still get one?ive only got 1 hard drive and 1 optical drive though.
Hell yes, the last thing you want is for your enitre rig to go up in smoke because your PSU was delivering a crappy supply of juice to the system.

Have a look here (www.overclockers.co.nz) for some good branded PSU... personally I would suggest an Enermax or Thermaltake product. The golden rule for PSU's is Quality is more important than price.

cheers
chiefnz

PS: yes you're probably right about the guy at the store just wanting your money.
chiefnz (545)
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