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Need new power supply?
« on: January 09, 2011, 11:19:16 AM »
Hi Guys and Gals, I am putting together a new mobo and cpu in my old Gateway GM-6588E case and am going to put a ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 mobo in it using all 16 Gb of ram and a Phenom II X 4 955 in it with a new cooling system.  Do I need to update the power supply to at least 500 watts?  Do the cables come with it or can I use the ones off the old power supply.  I plan on trying overclocking and know it takes more wattage, so what kind of power supply under $50 can I get for an AMD build?  I have 4 HD working on the one I have now that is 300 watts and IDE connection with 4 pin power on one HD.  Can I keep all my drives and wiring harnes?  Just want to make sure when I upgrade I do not have cable issues.

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Re: Need new power supply?
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2011, 04:55:30 PM »

Have you researched PSUs

For example
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135514

It tells you what cables come with it!
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Re: Need new power supply?
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2011, 05:24:30 PM »
In the USA and many areas a 700 watt supply goes for about $65 and is a good investment.  :)
It will give you peace of mind.

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Re: Need new power supply?
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2011, 07:19:24 PM »