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Riskbreaker
 Member 5207 Level 1.73 Apr 2006 
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The right power supply for my PC
Hi, I just upgraded my video card to a GeForce 7600 GT 256 MB. It requires a minimum PSU of 350 W; the one I have right now is 305 W. As I want to avoid crashes (and since I'll be buying an extra gig of RAM), I need to get a new one. I'm looking at 400 W at the least, since that'll keep me on the safe side for power requirements. However, there are a lot of things about a PSU I don't know about. For example, I look at the options on Newegg and there are a lot of options for specifying what PSU you want. I can't make sense of it. Can anyone help me on what options to pick?
For example, for main connector, they list 20-pin, 20+4-pin, and 24-pin. I don't know which one to get or which one will fit my PC (it's a Dell Dimension E510). Other options are SLI support, Dual +12 Support, PFC (Active or Inactive), and modular cablin support. I really have no idea what to get, so can anyone help me pick the best PSU for my PC? Jam it back in, in the dark. |
Member 12 Level 35.70 Feb 2006
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The motherboard/chassis in there are of the form BTX. Now, they do make power supplies specificially for BTX boards/cases, but any ATX should work.
Assuming this (I've never had to replace a power supply on a Dell before), I would highly recommend this Thermaltake 430W PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153023 Unless there is a smoking deal on another decent PSU, it's just about the only one I'll use anymore. How ya doing, buddy?
and Brandy does her best to understand
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Member 56 Level 24.48 Mar 2006
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I'd recommend an OCZ modstream but there's a premium for that model. However, if you can find them, HEC make probably some of the very best PSUs at an amazing price. They're sadly hard to find; it's a very underrated brand.
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