Would this computer run on this power supply?

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Hello, I'm thinking of getting a really good computer and buying it in all separate parts to make it cheaper for me. If I got all this would it all fit in the case and would it run on a 420 w power supply?

This Motherboard

Foxconn 925A01-8EKRS LGA 775 Intel 925X ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

    * CPU Type: Pentium 4 EE HT / Pentium 4 / Celeron
    * FSB: 800/533MHz
    * Supported CPU Technologies: Hyper-Threading Technology
    * South Bridge: Intel ICH6R
    * Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin
    * Memory Standard: DDR2 533
    * Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB
    * Dual Channel Supported: Yes
    * Model #: 925A01-8EKRS
    * Item #: N82E16813186015
    * Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy

This video card

ZOTAC ZT-88TEY2P-FSP GeForce 8800 GT 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Chipset Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Core clock: 660MHz
Stream Processors: 112
Memory Clock: 1800MHz
DirectX: DirectX 10
OpenGL: OpenGL 2.0
DVI: 2
TV-Out: HDTV / S-Video Out
Model #: ZT-88TEY2P-FSP
Item #: N82E16814500023

This case (that comes with 420W power supply)

APEVIA X-Dreamer II ATXB4KLW-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 420W Power Supply - Retail

With Power Supply: Yes
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX
With Side Panel Window: Yes
External 5.25" Drive Bays: 4
External 3.5" Drive Bays: 2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 5
With front LCD display: Back-Lighting Temperature display LCD
Expansion Slots: 7
Model #: ATXB4KLW-BK
Item #: N82E16811144026

two RAM sticks

G.SKILL 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model F2-5300CL4S-2GBPQ - Retail

Cas Latency: 4
Features: As per OS limitation, at the moment, only x64 bits OS can support over 4GB Memory.
Heat Spreader: Yes
Labor: Lifetime limited
Parts: Lifetime limited
Timing: 4-4-4-12
Voltage: 1.8V - 1.9V
Model #: F2-5300CL4S-2GBPQ
Item #: N82E16820231119

And a pentium 4 processor that's already in my computer that I'm using now.

Plus some usb 2.0 cards, a wireless card and a sound card.
So would this all work?

Posted 4 months ago

Hello, I'm thinking of getting a really good computer and buying it in all separate parts to make it cheaper for me. If I got all this would it all fit in the case and would it run on a 420 w power supply?

This Motherboard

Foxconn 925A01-8EKRS LGA 775 Intel 925X ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

    * CPU Type: Pentium 4 EE HT / Pentium 4 / Celeron
    * FSB: 800/533MHz
    * Supported CPU Technologies: Hyper-Threading Technology
    * South Bridge: Intel ICH6R
    * Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin
    * Memory Standard: DDR2 533
    * Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB
    * Dual Channel Supported: Yes
    * Model #: 925A01-8EKRS
    * Item #: N82E16813186015
    * Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy

This video card

ZOTAC ZT-88TEY2P-FSP GeForce 8800 GT 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Chipset Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Core clock: 660MHz
Stream Processors: 112
Memory Clock: 1800MHz
DirectX: DirectX 10
OpenGL: OpenGL 2.0
DVI: 2
TV-Out: HDTV / S-Video Out
Model #: ZT-88TEY2P-FSP
Item #: N82E16814500023

This case (that comes with 420W power supply)

APEVIA X-Dreamer II ATXB4KLW-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 420W Power Supply - Retail

With Power Supply: Yes
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX
With Side Panel Window: Yes
External 5.25" Drive Bays: 4
External 3.5" Drive Bays: 2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 5
With front LCD display: Back-Lighting Temperature display LCD
Expansion Slots: 7
Model #: ATXB4KLW-BK
Item #: N82E16811144026

two RAM sticks

G.SKILL 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model F2-5300CL4S-2GBPQ - Retail

Cas Latency: 4
Features: As per OS limitation, at the moment, only x64 bits OS can support over 4GB Memory.
Heat Spreader: Yes
Labor: Lifetime limited
Parts: Lifetime limited
Timing: 4-4-4-12
Voltage: 1.8V - 1.9V
Model #: F2-5300CL4S-2GBPQ
Item #: N82E16820231119

And a pentium 4 processor that's already in my computer that I'm using now.

Plus some usb 2.0 cards, a wireless card and a sound card.
So would this all work?

Post by Vlademir (760 posts) See mini bio

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You might want one closer to 600W for that video card.

Posted 4 months ago

You might want one closer to 600W for that video card.

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Around 600W is pretty much the standard nowadays but you should consider upgrading beyond a P4 if you're making a gaming rig.

Posted 4 months ago

Around 600W is pretty much the standard nowadays but you should consider upgrading beyond a P4 if you're making a gaming rig.

Post by VACkillers (352 posts) See mini bio

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As said above, P4 wont get you that much power in gaming no matter what graphics card you have, it'll bottleneck the machine bad

Posted 4 months ago

As said above, P4 wont get you that much power in gaming no matter what graphics card you have, it'll bottleneck the machine bad

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VACkillers said:

"As said above, P4 wont get you that much power in gaming no matter what graphics card you have, it'll bottleneck the machine bad
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yea, try get a cheap dual core.

Posted 4 months ago

VACkillers said:

"As said above, P4 wont get you that much power in gaming no matter what graphics card you have, it'll bottleneck the machine bad
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yea, try get a cheap dual core.

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Yeah I really don't understand why you wouldn't go dual core or quad core, I mean a nice 3.0 GHz core 2 duo is under $200 now.

Posted 4 months ago

Yeah I really don't understand why you wouldn't go dual core or quad core, I mean a nice 3.0 GHz core 2 duo is under $200 now.

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y0y0 said:

"VACkillers said:
"As said above, P4 wont get you that much power in gaming no matter what graphics card you have, it'll bottleneck the machine bad
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actually not, even though hes got a P4 he will still get decent FPS at higher resolutions (considering the CPU) as games are def more GPU intensive than CPU these days.
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True but there are still heaps of games like RTS and game with advanced physics that would definitely benefit from a dual core CPU, since he is spending a lot on a graphics card it doesn't make sense to get a single core when dual cores are getting cheap.

Posted 4 months ago

y0y0 said:

"VACkillers said:
"As said above, P4 wont get you that much power in gaming no matter what graphics card you have, it'll bottleneck the machine bad
"
actually not, even though hes got a P4 he will still get decent FPS at higher resolutions (considering the CPU) as games are def more GPU intensive than CPU these days.
"

True but there are still heaps of games like RTS and game with advanced physics that would definitely benefit from a dual core CPU, since he is spending a lot on a graphics card it doesn't make sense to get a single core when dual cores are getting cheap.

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I agree with the above. The price of a dual core processor is dropping sharply all the time. They really do help streamline the computer and remove bottlenecks. I'd also suggest a 600W power supply. The price difference between 450 and 600 watt is pretty negligible, and you'll be much safer with the 600W.

Posted 3 months, 4 weeks ago

I agree with the above. The price of a dual core processor is dropping sharply all the time. They really do help streamline the computer and remove bottlenecks. I'd also suggest a 600W power supply. The price difference between 450 and 600 watt is pretty negligible, and you'll be much safer with the 600W.

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550W + will do just fine. 420W is stretching it i think. Also, go for a full tower, you'll find its worth investing extra few bucks (or not) and its future proofing yourself for future upgrades.

EDIT: I just noticed your power supply comes with your actual case. DO NOT cheap our on your power supply. Buy your power suply separately from your case, it is worth the money, if your power supply decides to die one day so might everything else in your case. This is good advice, BUY YOU PSU SEPARATELY!

=] Enjoy shopping.

Edited 3 months, 4 weeks ago

550W + will do just fine. 420W is stretching it i think. Also, go for a full tower, you'll find its worth investing extra few bucks (or not) and its future proofing yourself for future upgrades.

EDIT: I just noticed your power supply comes with your actual case. DO NOT cheap our on your power supply. Buy your power suply separately from your case, it is worth the money, if your power supply decides to die one day so might everything else in your case. This is good advice, BUY YOU PSU SEPARATELY!

=] Enjoy shopping.

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Dude I HAD to upgrade my relatively new 480w power supply to 520w when I started experimenting with overclocking my cpu/gpu and upgraded my graphics card to a x850XT 256mb and a SLI Asus motherboard. So I reccomend going with a 600+ watt powersupply, either OCZ or PC Power & Cooling are good manufactures (I have an OCZ).

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dude I HAD to upgrade my relatively new 480w power supply to 520w when I started experimenting with overclocking my cpu/gpu and upgraded my graphics card to a x850XT 256mb and a SLI Asus motherboard. So I reccomend going with a 600+ watt powersupply, either OCZ or PC Power & Cooling are good manufactures (I have an OCZ).

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Yeah like everyone said get a PSU that's around 600 plus they are relatively cheap but go with a good brand like Corsair and PC Power & Cooling or something. You will need it just in case you upgrade in the future your graphics card or decide to go SLI and OC you CPU.

Plus you will also need to get at least a Core 2 Duo processor because Pentium 4 is very old and outdated now.

Also go for DDR2 800 Ram but that's just me, your motherboard is also old now and pretty outdated, go for a nforce 680i or an intel x38 or P35 you can find them cheap in newegg.

There is also no need to get a 1GB 8800GT because the increase in memeory size in that 8800GT will not give you a boost in performance compared to a normal 8800GT just get a normal and you will be fine for months.

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Yeah like everyone said get a PSU that's around 600 plus they are relatively cheap but go with a good brand like Corsair and PC Power & Cooling or something. You will need it just in case you upgrade in the future your graphics card or decide to go SLI and OC you CPU.

Plus you will also need to get at least a Core 2 Duo processor because Pentium 4 is very old and outdated now.

Also go for DDR2 800 Ram but that's just me, your motherboard is also old now and pretty outdated, go for a nforce 680i or an intel x38 or P35 you can find them cheap in newegg.

There is also no need to get a 1GB 8800GT because the increase in memeory size in that 8800GT will not give you a boost in performance compared to a normal 8800GT just get a normal and you will be fine for months.

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You should probably go with a 600W PSU and you should definitely consider getting an Intel Core 2 Duo processor instead of that Pentium 4.

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago

You should probably go with a 600W PSU and you should definitely consider getting an Intel Core 2 Duo processor instead of that Pentium 4.

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albaker said:

"Yeah like everyone said get a PSU that's around 600 plus they are relatively cheap but go with a good brand like Corsair and PC Power & Cooling or something. You will need it just in case you upgrade in the future your graphics card or decide to go SLI and OC you CPU.

Plus you will also need to get at least a Core 2 Duo processor because Pentium 4 is very old and outdated now.

Also go for DDR2 800 Ram but that's just me, your motherboard is also old now and pretty outdated, go for a nforce 680i or an intel x38 or P35 you can find them cheap in newegg.

There is also no need to get a 1GB 8800GT because the increase in memeory size in that 8800GT will not give you a boost in performance compared to a normal 8800GT just get a normal and you will be fine for months."

Also to add, the 256 bit is really choking the performance of that 1 gig of memory on that 8800GT, so I would recommend just getting a regular 512mb card or an ATI Radeon 4850.

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago

albaker said:

"Yeah like everyone said get a PSU that's around 600 plus they are relatively cheap but go with a good brand like Corsair and PC Power & Cooling or something. You will need it just in case you upgrade in the future your graphics card or decide to go SLI and OC you CPU.

Plus you will also need to get at least a Core 2 Duo processor because Pentium 4 is very old and outdated now.

Also go for DDR2 800 Ram but that's just me, your motherboard is also old now and pretty outdated, go for a nforce 680i or an intel x38 or P35 you can find them cheap in newegg.

There is also no need to get a 1GB 8800GT because the increase in memeory size in that 8800GT will not give you a boost in performance compared to a normal 8800GT just get a normal and you will be fine for months."

Also to add, the 256 bit is really choking the performance of that 1 gig of memory on that 8800GT, so I would recommend just getting a regular 512mb card or an ATI Radeon 4850.

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ShiningMyDuggy said:

"albaker said:
"Yeah like everyone said get a PSU that's around 600 plus they are relatively cheap but go with a good brand like Corsair and PC Power & Cooling or something. You will need it just in case you upgrade in the future your graphics card or decide to go SLI and OC you CPU.

Plus you will also need to get at least a Core 2 Duo processor because Pentium 4 is very old and outdated now.

Also go for DDR2 800 Ram but that's just me, your motherboard is also old now and pretty outdated, go for a nforce 680i or an intel x38 or P35 you can find them cheap in newegg.

There is also no need to get a 1GB 8800GT because the increase in memeory size in that 8800GT will not give you a boost in performance compared to a normal 8800GT just get a normal and you will be fine for months."
Also to add, the 256 bit is really choking the performance of that 1 gig of memory on that 8800GT, so I would recommend just getting a regular 512mb card or an ATI Radeon 4850."

Yeas that is what bugs me about these companies they try to trick people into buying these products by adding numbers and shit when you can't even use them to it's full potential

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago

ShiningMyDuggy said:

"albaker said:
"Yeah like everyone said get a PSU that's around 600 plus they are relatively cheap but go with a good brand like Corsair and PC Power & Cooling or something. You will need it just in case you upgrade in the future your graphics card or decide to go SLI and OC you CPU.

Plus you will also need to get at least a Core 2 Duo processor because Pentium 4 is very old and outdated now.

Also go for DDR2 800 Ram but that's just me, your motherboard is also old now and pretty outdated, go for a nforce 680i or an intel x38 or P35 you can find them cheap in newegg.

There is also no need to get a 1GB 8800GT because the increase in memeory size in that 8800GT will not give you a boost in performance compared to a normal 8800GT just get a normal and you will be fine for months."
Also to add, the 256 bit is really choking the performance of that 1 gig of memory on that 8800GT, so I would recommend just getting a regular 512mb card or an ATI Radeon 4850."

Yeas that is what bugs me about these companies they try to trick people into buying these products by adding numbers and shit when you can't even use them to it's full potential

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I just went out and bought a 750watt for my Quad core 6600, with a 8800gt and I couldn`t be happier. Just try to get away from that Pentium 4, or any Pentium for that matter, there pretty outdated as far as gaming goes.

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I just went out and bought a 750watt for my Quad core 6600, with a 8800gt and I couldn`t be happier. Just try to get away from that Pentium 4, or any Pentium for that matter, there pretty outdated as far as gaming goes.

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Yes, it would definitely do fine.
Anything over 500W for that computer would probably be an overkill.

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Yes, it would definitely do fine.
Anything over 500W for that computer would probably be an overkill.

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Bucketdeth said:

"I just went out and bought a 750watt for my Quad core 6600, with a 8800gt and I couldn`t be happier. Just try to get away from that Pentium 4, or any Pentium for that matter, there pretty outdated as far as gaming goes."

Same here, that's actually the same config I have (don't know the brands though). As previously mentioned, do NOT skimp on the power supply. It's worth it to spend a little extra on a nice PSU that you know won't crap out on you. Go for trusted brands like PC Power and Cooling, Corsair, Antec, etc.

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bucketdeth said:

"I just went out and bought a 750watt for my Quad core 6600, with a 8800gt and I couldn`t be happier. Just try to get away from that Pentium 4, or any Pentium for that matter, there pretty outdated as far as gaming goes."

Same here, that's actually the same config I have (don't know the brands though). As previously mentioned, do NOT skimp on the power supply. It's worth it to spend a little extra on a nice PSU that you know won't crap out on you. Go for trusted brands like PC Power and Cooling, Corsair, Antec, etc.

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A solid 420W PSU would be fine.

That computer should pull in about 200 to 250W max.

I'd recommend you get the ATI Radeon HD 4850 instead if you can, though. It's just a couple bucks more than that 8800 GT.

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago

A solid 420W PSU would be fine.

That computer should pull in about 200 to 250W max.

I'd recommend you get the ATI Radeon HD 4850 instead if you can, though. It's just a couple bucks more than that 8800 GT.

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Hmm, reading through this topic got me a little bit worried myself. I just ordered a Club 3D Radeon HD 3870 Passive Heatpipe 512mb card to upgrade my computer and I read that it requires a 450W powersource. I'm not sure how that requirement is measured when you consider all the other components of the computer together. Right now I have a Zalman 460W powersource. Should that be enough or do I need to upgrade?

Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hmm, reading through this topic got me a little bit worried myself. I just ordered a Club 3D Radeon HD 3870 Passive Heatpipe 512mb card to upgrade my computer and I read that it requires a 450W powersource. I'm not sure how that requirement is measured when you consider all the other components of the computer together. Right now I have a Zalman 460W powersource. Should that be enough or do I need to upgrade?

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