Upgrading PC HELP NEEDED

hi guys, a while ago i had a strange problem where my old graphics card just randomly broke lol its been a while and i got a little bit of cash and want to get gaming again so i have ordered the Geforce 6800XT and another 512 megabytes of RAM, at xmas im getting a 3Ghz processor. My question is, is there any chance that these products will overheat or have lack of power? After i install the gcard and new ram it will be as follows:
XP
2.5Ghz Celeron Proc.
1GB Ram
6800XT Geforce gcard

So is there any need to upgrade cooling/psu with the described setup or will standard be ok?

Thanks Very Much
Jake

 

Overheating? Not likely. Install the heat sink correctly, and you should be golden. (Unless your environment is exceptionally hot) As for power....can you post the specs of your PSU?

 

sorry but how do i call up my psu specs?

 

They're usually on a sticker on the physical unit...

 

are there no programs that will detect the specs? my pc is a a bugger to get out lol

 

nah, ya gotta take a look urself. have fun!

 

right well its a 240v power pack!!
also ive decided that my 6800xt is getting overclocked as its such an improvment, im not going to open all pipeline maybe just 12-14
will this require a third party fan? or anything else, i know how to overclock it using coobits

 

you're gonna need a more powerful PSU for the 6800XT. my XFX 6800XTreme Edition needs a minimum of 350W, recommended 450W.

 

ok then thanks, so what exactly should i look for? what should i get minimum/ recommended
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/109466 i found this would that be ok????

 

Wait! Is this a 240 WATT power supply, or a power supply operating at 240 VOLTS? This is the european standard for A/C input. This does not indicate that your PSU isn't powerful enough. No need to spend money if we've made a simple mistake...however, if it is a 240W power supply, then an upgrade should be considered.

 

ok i will post a picture there was so much info im worried of posting a wrong one lol

 

Heh! That answers my question! It's a 250W power supply operating at 240V. This is a bit underpowered for your GPU. Sorry for that bit of run around.

The PSU you've linked to definitely provides enough wattage, but do you trust your system to a generic PSU? Remember, if this PSU fails, it can take major components out with it.

Personally, I would look at an Antec PSU. Or if you can, find one that provides some sort of insurance against your system's components.

 

cheers mate great help!! i am about to look into a Antec PSU will let ya know how it goes, are Antec PSU's reliable then?
how about this one? seems to be average price:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=90615

 

hmm just been thinking, if i get the card and for the time being use it as it come stock with no overclocking, will my existing PSU be sufficient? i will be getting the new PSU but not just yet

 

nah, either way, OC or not, it wont be powerful enough.

 

thanks mate i will look into a new PSU then

 

Yes- Antec makes a quality power supply... go with a minmum of 450w. I personally would go even higher, like 550w or even 600w, Just to be sure and to be prepared for any other future upgrades....

hopperdave2000

Also, look for the amps on the 12v 'rail'; the higher the number, the better...

 

thanks very much for all your help i decided on an antec 500W something like £55
Thanks alot guys

 

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