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Old 07-05-09   #1 (permalink)
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Default Will this PSU be able to stay and not have to upgrade?
Hello.

I currently have this PSU. Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU 500W

I'm wondering if I will be able to upgrade my CPU, Motherboard, HSF, and OS and still keep the PSU. I also plan to overclock the AMD Phenom 720 to 3.6 or 3.8 Max.

CPU - AMD Phenom II X3 720
Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P
OS - Windows Vista Home Premium 64Bit
Heatsink - Xigmatek Dark Knight-S1283V

I also currently run a 9600GT and CORSAIR XMS2 2GB.

Also, if I do need to upgrade, what PSU should I get to meet (or exceed) my requirments for under $100?
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I don't see a problem with it, but if you want to upgrade get this.

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I was thinking of that one, but both of these don't have an 8 pin connector for the CPU. Would I have to get an adapter? I read somewhere on these forums that I don't need too, but I will limit the overclocking potentials.

Also, will I have to get one or can I just save a few bucks and keep my current PSU?

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I think your current one is good enough for what you got.
my mobo has a 8 pin cpu connection but i only use one 4 pin connector even though my psu has two and it works fine.

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Save money and keep current PSU.
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That 500w psu is one of weak psu in TT's psu. It only can do 29a on 12v. Oced 720 may take up to 190w depending on voltage/speed. 9600gt is a 95w gpu. Based on what you have, it should be fine for now but limit the future upgrade.
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That 500w psu is one of weak psu in TT's psu. It only can do 29a on 12v. Oced 720 may take up to 190w depending on voltage/speed. 9600gt is a 95w gpu. Based on what you have, it should be fine for now but limit the future upgrade.
So, that means I'm good for these parts, but later on, if I upgrade again, I should get a new PSU?

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So, that means I'm good for these parts, but later on, if I upgrade again, I should get a new PSU?

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Yes.

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Q9550 E0 @ 4.165GHz 1.35 Vc		 Motherboard
Asus p5q pro		 Memory
Patriot Viper 2x2gig pc2 8500 		Graphics Card
Dual 1Gb HD 4870's in CFX
Hard Drive
WD Velociraptor 150gig,Samsung spinpoint 1 tera		 Sound Card
X-FI extreme audio		 Power Supply
Antec Truepower 850w		 Case
Antec Twelve Hundred
CPU cooling
MegaTron w Kaze 110.31 CFM x2		 GPU cooling
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Yes.
Alright, thanks to all you guys.

Last question just to make sure.
Will I need an adapter or no? I think there won't be any noticeable differences.
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I don't see a problem with it, but if you want to upgrade get this.
I have the same PSU and it freaking rocks! Great quality and reliability!

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