Games Lag plz help

[DarkIce]

hmm estimated 133w hmm how do you tell what psu watts you currently got?

 

[Rik]

133watts isnt that much, are you sure you did it right?

The wattage of your psu will be on the label on the side of it. It will either clearly state the wattage or it may be part of its name - xpower325 for example (i made that one up)!!!

 

[N3051M]

Picture of an old one i had lying around: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h47/N3051M/PSU_Lable.jpg
should look similar. You can post those info here if you want..

You can use Everest Home or SIW (Google for the downloads) to help you fill in the blanks on what you don't know about your PC into the relevant fields and don't forget to press Calculate button again after you changed something to get your result (and add headroom). I'm guessing a typical system like you've mentioned should be about the 300w-350w range..

CPU temps we'll rectify later on, since its still within "normal" operating temperatures..

 

[DarkIce]

ok i downloaded that program. it pretty sweet cheers. ok now i am getting 199watts i filled in most parts so thats what i got i need to still find out my current one tho.

 

[DarkIce]

ok i had a look and it said this on the psu

FSP GROUP INC

max output: 250watts

 

[DarkIce]

ooo latest update I have turned my screen refresh rate to 85 hertz and now my game lag is gone and also one of the tempertures on the speedfan has reduced. but i dunno bout the other i just have to continue and see if i come across it sometime. Anyways Thanks for the help anyways I come back if i have any over problems.

 

[Rik]

Your 250watt FSP GROUP INC psu is what we call a generic psu. Generic psu's work ok as long as the pc isnt upgraded in any way. Psu's are the most commonly overlooked component in a pc when it comes to upgrading.

If i were you i would upgrade to a good 350watt minimum.

 

[N3051M]

Your 250watt FSP GROUP INC psu is what we call a generic psu.

i disagree.. FSP is actualy a fairly decent brand according to some review sites, but i'm not sure if it has a 'value' line like others.. although with the power rating shown, as long as you don't overclock or add another power hungry component to your PC it should be fine.

 

[DarkIce]

hmm k well erm any good brands that will be good. Plz?

 

[N3051M]

FSP as mentioned above, also Enermax, Antec, Coolermaster, Thermaltake.. plenty more.

Although brand name shouldn't be trusted alone, you have to find out (by research and user reviews) if they are worth the money or not and if the specs meet the specs you need..