Buying new GPU - Page 3

Bubblehead729 · 12-31-11, 05:30 PM

I'd check with a reputable computer tech to verify that the ati card would work with your current power supply; don't rely on the advice of some flunky of questionable knowledge level at a "big box" store.
Or, you might be able to find an affordable PSU to get along with your new vid card.
Good luck; I know its a headache, but in the end, you'll be happier once your system is upgraded.

danasan · 12-31-11, 05:42 PM

Well I am one of these questionable guys who studied computer science, had a computer store as a self-employed for a couple of years and sold hard- and self-developed software.

Best would be to invest in a reliable PSU before upgrading the graphics at all.

Never mind having a good year!

Bubblehead729 · 12-31-11, 06:23 PM

@ danasan-

Hope you didnt mistake my advice to the OP as an attack on you...your posts have offered very sound advice.
I was trying to steer him away from visiting a large, chain electronics store and getting advice from someone who is only interested in selling him something.
Actually, based on your background, you sound like the exact type of person I was encouraging him to seek advice from.
My apologies if my post seemed negative; that was certainly not my intent.

danasan · 12-31-11, 07:37 PM

No need to worry at all, Bubblehead. I am always aware of guys going to spend 100 bucks or more for a GPU but don't mind to blow up the whole system because of a 30 bucks PSU.

toni007 · 01-01-12, 07:40 AM

well if 25 watts GPU would blow up PSU
than G31/33 gma 3100 would too.

toni007 · 01-01-12, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danasan

Best would be to invest in a reliable PSU before upgrading the graphics at all.

Well reliable PSU is expensive as GPU.i dont have that much money right now.

toni007 · 01-01-12, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubblehead729

I'd check with a reputable computer tech to verify that the ati card would work with your current power supply;

ok check it...
but after buying GPU i would definetly
saving money for PSU

toni007 · 01-01-12, 03:58 PM

answer anyone...

toni007 · 01-01-12, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Sorry I can't help more. Mine is so old that I don't know when they made the change.

acctually my bad...on my qc pass it says year 2007
so my computer is 5 years old not 3.

toni007 · 01-02-12, 08:44 AM

answer please

danasan · 01-02-12, 10:03 AM

So, what do you want us to answer?

Do you want to know if it blows up or not?

First of all, you have to understand that the older a PSU is, the less power it can produce. That is a fact caused by all the components inside the PSU becoming older. And no matter of quality.

Then, you have to know that a no-name PSU has non, not a single mechanism to protect the components connected to it.
That means that there is no protection for CPU, Graphics, RAM etc. if it comes to an unwanted situation like over-voltage, for example, all components can die. This can happen if the PSU is running at 105%.

So, if you want me to give you any guaranty, I 'll give you the guaranty that it will blow up - or not.

If I were in the situation, I would invest in a senseful step - by - step - upgrade.

1. Better PSU, after that
2. Better Graphics

toni007 · 01-02-12, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danasan

So, what do you want us to answer?

Do you want to know if it blows up or not?

First of all, you have to understand that the older a PSU is, the less power it can produce. That is a fact caused by all the components inside the PSU becoming older. And no matter of quality.

Then, you have to know that a no-name PSU has non, not a single mechanism to protect the components connected to it.
That means that there is no protection for CPU, Graphics, RAM etc. if it comes to an unwanted situation like over-voltage, for example, all components can die. This can happen if the PSU is running at 105%.

So, if you want me to give you any guaranty, I 'll give you the guaranty that it will blow up - or not.

If I were in the situation, I would invest in a senseful step - by - step - upgrade.

1. Better PSU, after that
2. Better Graphics

ok i will than listen to your advice i will 1st buy quality PSU than GPU

toni007 · 01-02-12, 11:14 AM

will INTER TECH Booster SPS-520
520W be ok PSU?

danasan · 01-02-12, 11:15 AM

Here is one fine enough for your needs:

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-430-Wa.../ref=de_a_smtd

And it provides all the safety you can expect from a reliable PSU, the one you mentioned seems not

toni007 · 01-02-12, 11:19 AM

i dont trust amazon until my country gets in Europe Union.
My friend once ordered from amazon ipad but he got a brick instead.

12-31-11, 05:42 PM	#32
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12-31-11, 07:37 PM	#34
danasan Elite Spam Hunter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flensburg / Germany Posts: 1,141 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	No need to worry at all, Bubblehead. I am always aware of guys going to spend 100 bucks or more for a GPU but don't mind to blow up the whole system because of a 30 bucks PSU. __________________ "I invite you to go inside this submergible hole in the water where you can nicely hide from destroyers."

01-02-12, 10:03 AM	#41
danasan Elite Spam Hunter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flensburg / Germany Posts: 1,141 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	So, what do you want us to answer? Do you want to know if it blows up or not? First of all, you have to understand that the older a PSU is, the less power it can produce. That is a fact caused by all the components inside the PSU becoming older. And no matter of quality. Then, you have to know that a no-name PSU has non, not a single mechanism to protect the components connected to it. That means that there is no protection for CPU, Graphics, RAM etc. if it comes to an unwanted situation like over-voltage, for example, all components *can* die. This can happen if the PSU is running at 105%. So, if you want me to give you any guaranty, I 'll give you the guaranty that it will blow up - or not. If I were in the situation, I would invest in a senseful step - by - step - upgrade. 1. Better PSU, after that 2. Better Graphics __________________ "I invite you to go inside this submergible hole in the water where you can nicely hide from destroyers." Last edited by danasan; 01-02-12 at 10:19 AM.

01-02-12, 11:15 AM	#44
danasan Elite Spam Hunter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flensburg / Germany Posts: 1,141 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Here is one fine enough for your needs: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-430-Wa.../ref=de_a_smtd And it provides all the safety you can expect from a reliable PSU, the one you mentioned seems not __________________ "I invite you to go inside this submergible hole in the water where you can nicely hide from destroyers."

12-31-11, 05:30 PM	#31
Bubblehead729 Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: In Port Posts: 50 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	I'd check with a reputable computer tech to verify that the ati card would work with your current power supply; don't rely on the advice of some flunky of questionable knowledge level at a "big box" store. Or, you might be able to find an affordable PSU to get along with your new vid card. Good luck; I know its a headache, but in the end, you'll be happier once your system is upgraded.

12-31-11, 06:23 PM	#33
Bubblehead729 Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: In Port Posts: 50 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	@ danasan- Hope you didnt mistake my advice to the OP as an attack on you...your posts have offered very sound advice. I was trying to steer him away from visiting a large, chain electronics store and getting advice from someone who is only interested in selling him something. Actually, based on your background, you sound like the exact type of person I was encouraging him to seek advice from. My apologies if my post seemed negative; that was certainly not my intent.

01-01-12, 07:40 AM	#35
toni007 Ensign Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 222 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	well if 25 watts GPU would blow up PSU than G31/33 gma 3100 would too.

01-01-12, 03:58 PM	#38
toni007 Ensign Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 222 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	answer anyone...

01-02-12, 08:44 AM	#40
toni007 Ensign Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 222 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	answer please

01-02-12, 11:14 AM	#43
toni007 Ensign Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 222 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	will INTER TECH Booster SPS-520 520W be ok PSU?

01-02-12, 11:19 AM	#45
toni007 Ensign Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 222 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	i dont trust amazon until my country gets in Europe Union. My friend once ordered from amazon ipad but he got a brick instead.