New computer project
Posted:
Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:31 amby MCAntonio aka AN21
Time to upgrade my old burning PC. I will upgrade the mobo, proccesor, RAM , Hard Disk, Case and maybe the PSU.
What I want is to run FS9 max and other games(NFS, VC, with good graphics and some desktop working together with internet browsing.
Here is what I found:
Motherboard:
Re: New computer project
Posted:
Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:47 amby Celtman
1. Everything should fit in the case, as both the motherboard and case are ATX format.
2. Post your current PSU specs. If it is below 600W, you will definitely need a new PSU. The optimal spec for the PSU depends on your graphics card too. If you have something like a 8800, I would not recommend less than 750W.
3. Everything is compatible, the HD is fine, the motherboard supports SATA2.
Regards,
God 8-)
Re: New computer project
Posted:
Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:11 amby MCAntonio aka AN21
1. Everything should fit in the case, as both the motherboard and case are ATX format.
2. Post your current PSU specs. If it is below 600W, you will definitely need a new PSU. The optimal spec for the PSU depends on your graphics card too. If you have something like a 8800, I would not recommend less than 750W.
3. Everything is compatible, the HD is fine, the motherboard supports SATA2.
Regards,
God 8-)
My graphics card is a HD3870..My PSU is a Levicom 500watts..So I will have to buy another one..Would a Zalman 750watts be good?
Re: New computer project
Posted:
Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:55 amby Celtman
I would recommend this PSU:
https://shop.pcpower.com/power-supply/s ... black.htmlThey will ship worldwide, and it is one of the best PSU's out there. It's also the one NickN recommends, so it must be good
This is also an interesting read when looking for PSUs:
http://www.pcpower.com/technology/myths/Regards,
God 8-)