Mobo psu needs

[wiscountryboy]

My motherboard manual says that i need an ATX12v psu and i need a new psu for the new video card (geforce6600gt) but newegg has got a 480watt psu for $16 but its only atx so whats the difference??

the both have the 4 pin thing for intel chips
and do i really need atx12v or can i have just atx?

 

[Rik]

ATX12v has an extra 4 way plug on it. If you are good with soldering then you can add the extra plug, I have on my PSU. All it is is 2 yellow cables (12v) and 2 blacks (0v).


Hope that helps. Rik.

 

[RealBlackStuff]

The ATX12v has 2 separate +12v rails. This is done so that the CPU always gets enough power, regardless of other hardware attached.
Do not go for that cheapo PSU! Get a brand name, like Fortron, Enermax or Antec.
It'll cost you the best part of $70 or more, but your PC will thank you.
Read other posts about powersupplies in this forum (other Hardware) https://www.techspot.com/vb/menu14.html

 

[mailpup]

That's some of the best advice you'll get. Of all things, don't skimp on the power supply although I know it's very tempting. When the cheap psu burns out, it may take out some of your expensive components with it.

 

[wiscountryboy]

alright thanks guys which psu would you take, a modular psu or the regular one?

 

[wiscountryboy]

also guys what to u think about this:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...u=ULT31592&CMP=EMC-TIGEREMAIL&SRCCODE=WEM899L

or this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&depa=0&CMP=EMC-neemail053105&ATT=PowerSupply

im on a tight budget and i want to upgrade to a geforce 6600gt asap

 

[Rik]

Its something you need to decide for yourself. I will tell you my experience with psus, ive only ever used ebuyers own brand psus. Ive had 2 350 watters 1 of which blew (was my own fault but i fixed it) and i am now using one of their 550watt ones which does me fine.

 

[GoAvalanche]

Spend as much as you can on a psu. I purchased the video card fx6600GT-good card for the money- and went from a 230w psu to a 550w ATX12v by diablo. 50.00 from TigerDirect. Its pretty quiet and provides enough power.

 

[RealBlackStuff]

PSUs from Ultra-X are rubbish, no matter WHAT the looks, also, too weak on the +12V

If you're on a budget, get this CoolerMaster for $32.99:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817171003
Or spend $43.- and get this Thermaltake, has all the new cables (Sata/PCI-e):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153023