300W power supply what can I run?

[shehan360]

I got a EVER POWER 300W PSU

Here are the specs - 3.3V @ 21amps
5 V @ 15amps
12 v @ 11amps (first)
12 V @ 8amps (second)

here is my rig - Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHZ
Intel DG31PR mobo
2 GB DDR 2 SDRAM
500GB SATA HArd
Samsing DVD Writer

Ok here is my problem can I run a Radeon 4850 on my rig?

AS you can see here in the reviews
http://www.techspot.com/review/103-asus-radeon-4850/page10.html
http://techreport.com/articles.x/14967/10

Those guys got way way way better rigs than me...
and the total Power consumption is around 245W max....???????????????????

 

[shehan360]

That would work you will just need to do a few modifications so that it's plugged into the motherboard as well to turn on using the PC button. This is dangerous and can blow your power supplies (plural yes, both power supplies).

Or you can do this mod. It can get dangerous as you can blow your power supply with a short circuit as well. I would recommend hooking up a case fan to it to test it before plugging in your GPU.
Check this thread out.

http://www.overclock.net/faqs/15751-info-can-i-use-two-power.html


Isn't there an adapter to hook up two power supplies to the motherboard?

In all honestly it would be better if you just bought a PSU, then saved up for a GPU later.

I currently have a 9400GT 1Gb ...suX...Dual power be more better option to me....I am going for something at 100 bux....4850 is 100 bux..Do you guys know whether there is Nvidia equal-vent to the 4850 or 4770? At that price of course..I am very much interested in the 3D vision thing..

 

[sabot00]

You won't play 3D, you need a 120Hz monitor which itself goes for $269.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116402&cm_re=120hz-_-24-116-402-_-Product
Then a GTS 250 won't be able to do 3D very well, you would want a GTX 260 minimum & GTX 275 recommended.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121334&cm_re=gts_250-_-14-121-334-_-Product
Finally you also need the glasses which is $199.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_GeForce_3D_VisionKit_us.html

 

[shehan360]

You won't play 3D, you need a 120Hz monitor which itself goes for $269.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116402&cm_re=120hz-_-24-116-402-_-Product
Then a GTS 250 won't be able to do 3D very well, you would want a GTX 260 minimum & GTX 275 recommended.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121334&cm_re=gts_250-_-14-121-334-_-Product
Finally you also need the glasses which is $199.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_GeForce_3D_VisionKit_us.html

Damn that aint cool.... 1 more question will it be a problem if the secondary PSU started before my primary one?

Note: I am using the secondary one to power the DVD, HDD and the 4850 or 4700

 

[shehan360]

and by the way I found this
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3D_Vision_Discover_requirements.html
So it says any monitor

 

[sabot00]

Since 3D vision broadcasts 1 frame to each eye while shuttering the other it means a 60Hz monitor will only get you 30FPS MAX.
If you don't want eyesight then yes you can use any monitor.
I believe the cutoff line for "eyesight" is 100Hz.

 

[Onus]

The slower, DDR2 version of the HD4650 is five tiers higher than the 9400GT you have now; the DDR3 version is three tiers higher than that, and really doesn't cost any more. If you are determined to spend $100, buy the HD4650 for $50 and a more capable PSU that will support future upgrades for another $40-$50 (there will be an Earthwatts in this range, usually the 380, sometimes the 430; either will support a HD5750). Then save your money for better. Kludging together multiple PSUs is penny-wise and pound-foolish at best. The odds of killing your system and ending up with NOTHING should discourage you. Experiments like that are for when you can afford the worst-case scenario, and right now that does not seem to be the case.

 

[sabot00]

He wants 3D vision but only spends $100, why don't we just tell him to buy a toaster?

 

[shehan360]

Best answer selected by shehan360.

 

[Onus]

Thanks.
I think you'll be pleased with your results. Save some money, then maybe in another few months you'll get to have more fun with another upgrade .

 

[Mousemonkey]

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