what to get for 150bucks?

ps2 · 05-01-03, 08:33 PM

hi,iam not sure if i buy a ram or a power supply i have 256mb kingston pc2700 and it can handle up to 440mhz with 2.9v and a 250 watt FSP powersupply.i know i have to change both of them but which one will you start with i have p4 2.4@2.970mhz to 165 fsb with 1.7v. which one will you choose corsair 512mb pc3500 or enermax 550watt?.thks..

WejRepus · 05-01-03, 08:46 PM

id get a PSU first...
but if your current PSU is running strong, then there may be no need to upgrade. however, for future upgrades sake, you might want to have a decent grade PSU already so that future decisions on purchases arnt affected by that fact that upgrading something means also forking over 100 bucks for a new PSU

Mastametz · 05-01-03, 09:30 PM

I would say psu...if you are considering buying a new psu, you imply that something is wrong with it or it is not good enough. If this is so, then is could damage your hardware or not be able to run w/the new ram or both.

ps2 · 05-01-03, 09:41 PM

my psu gives 3.3V:3.02 5.5V:4.97-5.08 at %100 load and i set the cpu voltage to 1.8v it decrease to 1.70v is it because icant go further?i mean 165 fsb is the end for me. my cpu is 2,4sl6ef(3302)costarica it must be better than that!.if iset the memory speed to lower then the 440mhz i think it can handle more fsb speeds.i think my problem is not enough power you suggest me to buy the Enermax EG651P-VE(FMA) 550W ? that is 155$ in directron?
http://www.directron.com/peg651pfma.html

ps2 · 05-01-03, 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by Mastametz
I would say psu...if you are considering buying a new psu, you imply that something is wrong with it or it is not good enough. If this is so, then is could damage your hardware or not be able to run w/the new ram or both.

ididnt know that but how could the small size power supply could damage the hardware will you tell me about it?

ps2 · 05-01-03, 09:59 PM

how about vantec 520 stealth watt powersupply 119$ will you recommend it? and also antec true 550watt cheapest
101$ ?

WejRepus · 05-01-03, 10:01 PM

i have the vantec 470 and i like it, but i kind of wish i went with the antec 550

RickyTwoGuns · 05-01-03, 10:24 PM

i like the antec 550.

Silver · 05-01-03, 10:32 PM

I have the Antec 550 true control and like it.

hitechjb1 · 05-01-03, 10:34 PM

I am looking at the Antec TP 550. Is it worth the $20-30 to get the True Control 550 which is the TP 550 plus a front panel with fan control and fine adjustment for 3.3, 5 and 12V. Is that extra control useful?

Hookem · 05-02-03, 03:34 AM

Question is...do you really need a 500+ watt power supply??? I mean a 400 watt Fortron/Sparkle is a brute

sangapski · 05-02-03, 03:44 AM

why not go with a 512mb PC3200 ram and a 350-400watt Sparkel/Fortron PSU...

coz you can probably get both for around $150

but if you dont want a PC3200 ram then get the PSU first...

ps2 · 05-02-03, 10:32 AM

i ordered this EG651P-VE (FMA) 550w enermax from directron for 155$ what you guys think?

ps2 · 05-02-03, 11:31 AM

here is the current voltages with my 250 watt powersupply installed 3 case fans 1 harddisk 1 cdrom and a motherboard also are these voltages too low?

Oklahoma Wolf · 05-02-03, 11:53 AM

Those voltages look fine to me. FSP/Sparkle 250's are vastly underrated and can put out a whole lot more than 250 watts. It'll make a great backup PSU in case you have trouble with the new one.

ps2 · 05-02-03, 08:29 PM

i think i will use this 250watt Fsp to my other comp. and i dont know what iam going to do with 550w enermax

Silver · 05-03-03, 12:54 AM

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Originally posted by Hookem
Question is...do you really need a 500+ watt power supply??? I mean a 400 watt Fortron/Sparkle is a brute

Had an Antec 403 (and still do) however at 2v core, 2.84v ram, 9500 (at 438/600) The psu was cutting out. I really liked the psu and it held me for many, many boards and oc's but would not hold up on the above setup. The new true control does. Now I admit that I run a little extreme at times what with dual tecs and all however the psu is the one thing that I do not wish to worry about and no longer do. I guess that the question might better be phrased in "How hard are you going to push your setup"?

ps2 · 05-03-03, 12:32 PM

how is this enermax that iam getting? it says 218$regular price in directron and on sale 155$

bdw8 · 05-03-03, 07:07 PM

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Originally posted by ps2

ididnt know that but how could the small size power supply could damage the hardware will you tell me about it?

If you undersupply something, it could catch on fire. It happened to my mobo a while back. Heh. I would say you go with a smaller psu for $90 USD (Antec 430W Power Supply TRUE430 at Newegg) and then you have some money left over for another stick of 256mb of ram.

the hammer · 05-03-03, 08:53 PM

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hi,iam not sure if i buy a ram or a power supply i have 256mb kingston pc2700 and it can handle up to 440mhz with 2.9v and a 250 watt FSP powersupply.i know i have to change both of them but which one will you start with i have p4 2.4@2.970mhz to 165 fsb with 1.7v. which one will you choose corsair 512mb pc3500 or enermax 550watt?.thks..

Most definately a new PSU...you never know...you may even get more FSB stability with your ram with a GOOD power Supply.

Hammer

05-01-03, 08:33 PM	Thread Starter #1
ps2 Registered Join Date: Apr 2003	what to get for 150bucks? hi,iam not sure if i buy a ram or a power supply i have 256mb kingston pc2700 and it can handle up to 440mhz with 2.9v and a 250 watt FSP powersupply.i know i have to change both of them but which one will you start with i have p4 2.4@2.970mhz to 165 fsb with 1.7v. which one will you choose corsair 512mb pc3500 or enermax 550watt?.thks..
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WejRepus Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Redwood City, CA	id get a PSU first... but if your current PSU is running strong, then there may be no need to upgrade. however, for future upgrades sake, you might want to have a decent grade PSU already so that future decisions on purchases arnt affected by that fact that upgrading something means also forking over 100 bucks for a new PSU
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Mastametz Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hell, Washington	I would say psu...if you are considering buying a new psu, you imply that something is wrong with it or it is not good enough. If this is so, then is could damage your hardware or not be able to run w/the new ram or both. __________________ Lenovo Thinkpad T510 /Desktop is Sold/ 2500k @ Stock ASrock Extreme3 Gen3 60gb Vertex 3 SSD (Cache)/1tb Seagate Barricuda MSI Twin Frozr II GTX 580 TI @ Stock 2x4GB Patriot 1600 CAS8 XFX 850w Core Edition Corsair 500r My Heatware
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05-01-03, 09:41 PM	Thread Starter #4
ps2 Registered Join Date: Apr 2003	my psu gives 3.3V:3.02 5.5V:4.97-5.08 at %100 load and i set the cpu voltage to 1.8v it decrease to 1.70v is it because icant go further?i mean 165 fsb is the end for me. my cpu is 2,4sl6ef(3302)costarica it must be better than that!.if iset the memory speed to lower then the 440mhz i think it can handle more fsb speeds.i think my problem is not enough power you suggest me to buy the Enermax EG651P-VE(FMA) 550W ? that is 155$ in directron? http://www.directron.com/peg651pfma.html
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05-01-03, 09:59 PM	Thread Starter #6
ps2 Registered Join Date: Apr 2003	how about vantec 520 stealth watt powersupply 119$ will you recommend it? and also antec true 550watt cheapest 101$ ?
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WejRepus Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Redwood City, CA	i have the vantec 470 and i like it, but i kind of wish i went with the antec 550
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RickyTwoGuns Registered Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chicago, IL	i like the antec 550.
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hitechjb1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003	I am looking at the Antec TP 550. Is it worth the $20-30 to get the True Control 550 which is the TP 550 plus a front panel with fan control and fine adjustment for 3.3, 5 and 12V. Is that extra control useful? __________________ Overclocking sandbox for A64 939 systems with Winchester and beyond A64 CPUs, chipsets, motherboards A64 Overclocking Result Collection Overclocking sandbox: Tbred B DLT3C and beyond - DFI LP UT NF4 Ultra-D, Opteron 165 CCBBE 0610 DPMW 3.00 GHz, highest clock 3.30 GHz, XP-90, G. Skill 4800 2 x 512 MB, X800Pro (Winchester 0447 CBBHD 2.83 GHz 314x9 1.52V) - ABIT NF7-S rev 2.0, Mobile Barton 2600+ IQYHA 0351 MPMW 2.71 GHz (225x12), 18/37 C, 1.89 V, SLK-947U 80mm Tornado (w/ fan control), 512 MB x 2 3500 C2 2-3-2-5, 9500 np -> 9700 np 360/311 - ASUS A7N8X DLX, Tbred B 1700+ 0310 XPMW 2.56 GHz (205x12.5) 1.94 V, max at 2.6 GHz, SLK-800U + TT SFII, 48/40 28/26 C, 512MB 3500 C2 2-3-2-5 (retired) - Intel 8088 4.77 MHz 8bit CPU, 64KB memory, 1 MB HD, 5 1/4" floppy drive, DOS, 200 bps modem, 80x25 char display
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sangapski Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: north cali	why not go with a 512mb PC3200 ram and a 350-400watt Sparkel/Fortron PSU... coz you can probably get both for around $150 but if you dont want a PC3200 ram then get the PSU first...
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05-02-03, 10:32 AM	Thread Starter #13
ps2 Registered Join Date: Apr 2003	i ordered this EG651P-VE (FMA) 550w enermax from directron for 155$ what you guys think?
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05-02-03, 11:31 AM	Thread Starter #14
ps2 Registered Join Date: Apr 2003	here is the current voltages with my 250 watt powersupply installed 3 case fans 1 harddisk 1 cdrom and a motherboard also are these voltages too low?
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05-02-03, 11:53 AM	#15
Oklahoma Wolf Senior Warranty Validity Sealed Stick Remover Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	Those voltages look fine to me. FSP/Sparkle 250's are vastly underrated and can put out a whole lot more than 250 watts. It'll make a great backup PSU in case you have trouble with the new one. __________________ Asus P8Z68 Pro-V Gen3 2500K @ 4600 w/ Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws Inwin GRone, Corsair AX860i Gigabyte HD6870 Super OC 640GB WD Black, 2TB Samsung F4, 3TB Seagate 7200.14 Lite-On iHAS324, LG BH14NS40, Samsung SH-S223L
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05-02-03, 08:29 PM	Thread Starter #16
ps2 Registered Join Date: Apr 2003	i think i will use this 250watt Fsp to my other comp. and i dont know what iam going to do with 550w enermax
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05-03-03, 12:32 PM	Thread Starter #18
ps2 Registered Join Date: Apr 2003	how is this enermax that iam getting? it says 218$regular price in directron and on sale 155$
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