PSU Help!!! UGH
KatEnigma:
Why do you think that the video choppiness is the fault of your PSU?
Also, with PSU's, well and anything that heavy, I've found that NewEgg isn't usually the best place to buy them, as the shipping charges can kill you, unless they are running some kind of sale. I bought mine locally at Microcenter- same price as Newegg, but no shipping. Of course, I'm in California, so I pay tax either way, that might make it better for you.
lindaetterlee:
No tax in Louisiana.
But we are on an Army base in the middle of nowhere.
I also like ordering from outpost.com (fry's) Again no tax.
My case is a full size. "gamer" case. has all the bells and whistles when it comes to lights and fans. No water cooling system though. Still iffy about that.
Reason for thinking PSu has to do with graphics: With my older CRAPPIER card it didn't do this. Also when I unplug my cd drive the graphics are no longer choppy. So I figured it was PSU related. As in not enough power to make it perform at full speed.
lindaetterlee:
Ok another stupid question?
These are the "types" of PSUs listed at newegg. I know my system is something with ATX but which of them is it? How do I find out? Does it matter???
Type
ATX (3)
ATX / BTX (2)
ATX12V (15)
ATX12V / EPS12V (32)
EPS12V (4)
J. M. Pescado:
A 420 should be able to adequately power your existing system unless it's defective somehow. If the problem is that it's becoming choppy which goes away when you unplug the CD drive, consider that the problem might, in fact, be your CD drive. If your CD drive is doing something which causes it to hang your system briefly anytime is it prodded, this would cause your choppiness, and disconnecting it is why the problem stops. Based on this description, I have no reason to believe the power supply is at fault here: Inadequate power supplies don't cause the system to slow down, they just cause it to spontaneously die.
B:
Quote from: lindaetterlee on 2007 September 04, 04:43:43
These are the "types" of PSUs listed at newegg. I know my system is something with ATX but which of them is it? How do I find out? Does it matter???
You need ATX12V.
If you are willing to spend the money, PC P&C makes some of the best Power Supplies available. For your needs, the 470 Silencer would be adequate.
Like everyone else is saying, the PSU might not be your problem at this point. However, if your intent on upgrading, make sure you buy from a reputable company such as PC Power & Cooling, FSP, or Silverstone (to name a few)
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