I have a ASUS (Info: http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=172&l1=3&l2=12&l3=29&l4=0). I recently purchased and installed a radeonX 1650 agp8 which suggests a 450W power supply, however I only have a 250-300W PSU.
When I first installed the card I had two quick power surges but after that it was fine. However after 2 hours of high end use I again had power surges. I need a stronger psu asap and I've been looking for the past couple of hours. However there are many variables that I do not understand.
Can anyone please suggest a power supply that I should instal? Thank you very much.
2007-07-18 20:23:11 · 4 answers · asked by Thrin 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Your video card consumes about 45 watts mainly on the +12V rail. It could be stressing the +12V rail of your current power supply. Get a 430W or higher unit complying w/ ATX V2.2. It is efficient and should run cool. It has dual +12V rails. Perhaps something like these:
http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?act=detail&tbcate=22&id=42
http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?act=detail&tbcate=22&id=40
2007-07-19 01:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thermaltake is one of the largest suppliers PSUs (power supply units) I would suggest this unit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052 it has the four pin connector that you need also.
And they have a very solid rep.
2007-07-18 20:33:30 · answer #2 · answered by chad b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.newegg.com. Thermaltake is my favorite power supply, because i have had the best luck with them. But you can browse all power supplies by wattage, price, user reviews, ect. Best of luck.
2007-07-18 20:28:11 · answer #3 · answered by jhdcomputer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes go to newegg.com or mwave.com. The coolermaster psu's work fine but so do many others. Good luck to ya.
2007-07-18 20:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by 2ndSquad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋