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Old 30-10-2007, 11:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Question RAM or PSU?


I've got the following rig:
AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Socket 939
MSI RS-480M2 motherboard
1x512MB DDR 400Mhz RAM
160GB Seagate SATA + 40GB Western Digital PATA HDDs
LiteOn DH-201AP DVD Writer
Samsung Combo Drive
Floppy drive
Creative dial-up modem
Techcom 350W PSU

I recently got a XFX 8600 GT XXX card. I still haven't installed it. Since most games require you to have 1GB memory, I don't know if I should buy the RAM or a new PSU should be bought for this card. I'm ready to remove the combo drive, floppy drive and the dial-up modem to get the required power for the card in case the PSU is not enough with all the peripherals attached. I checked out a few sites, which says that the gfx card needs a min. of 350W PSU. I have exactly Rs.1000 and I'm deciding on either the RAM or PSU. So, what should I buy?
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Old 30-10-2007, 11:49 AM   #2 (permalink)
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U should have thought it before buying as you need both
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I got the card as a gift, I didn't buy it and BTW, it's a 256MB card.
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you need a new PSU to power the gfx card and you need xtra ram to play good games. So you need both
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So, I just might buy the PSU as well. I think I'll be going for a 500W PSU. Any suggestions as to which to go for? I can't afford a costly one.
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I think youll get a Zebronics or PowerSafe PSU for under 2k
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Zebronics 450 / PowerSafe 450 / ColorSit 450 watts may serve the purpose as I have ran 8600 GT with 2 GB and C2D under 450 watts they will be around Rs. 850/- 500 watts of these brand would be around Rs. 1200 to 1400
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I have a local 450W PSU. Even im having a 8600GT and AMD 6000+ procy. Its good enough and the 8600GT is not power hungry compared to other 8 series cards.
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that's a lot!!!! I'll see how I can collect some money now
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