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Old 11-21-2007, 09:50 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Would this powersupply work for my next build

I have a quick question, I am in preparation for my next build and I was wandering if my current PSU will be ok for the next build. I have this case, which includes a PSU. Do you guys think that my current PSU is fine ?
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Old 11-21-2007, 10:13 AM   #2 (permalink)
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The normal suggestion is to *never* use the PSU that comes with a case.

If you could link the current PSU you have that would be great, I didnt see anything about a PSU on the link you gave.
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Old 11-21-2007, 10:25 AM   #3 (permalink)
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My bad, I grabbed the wrong link. here is the case with the PSU. Also, I have had this case for about a year now and the PSU has been doing fine, but i don't really know anything about PSU's.. anywhoo...

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Depends on what the psu actually is. 450w probably only has around 24A on the 12v rail, if that. Depending on what you plan on building it may be enough it may not. But usually when cases come with a PSU its not really the best thing around.
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I think I am going to build an AMD 4800+ with a radeon 1950 and 2 gigs of memory and maybe a new 500 GB HD.
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IF you only have that I suggest getting this Corsair 520HX for 89.99

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