Upgrade To Core i7

LilRazor · Feb 17, 2009, 11:08 AM

Hi Im currenly trying to upgrade to a core i7 PC

Spec

core i7 920 2.66ghz
6gb kingston ddr3 ram
asus p6t
Gigabyte Odin Pro 800w
320Gb Seagate HD

Old Stuff
xfx 8800GT 512MB ddr3 256bit
160 Seagate HD

i was wondering that could i use my old current PSU Enermax FMA II 535W for sometime untill i save enough money to get a new one?
i wanted to make sure before i blow something

Thanks

nicnik · Feb 17, 2009, 12:41 PM

should be enough if you don't overclock anything. check out the thermaltake tool that approximately calcs your usage if u want.

lepel · Feb 17, 2009, 12:47 PM

With Thermaltake Power Supply Calculator I calculated about 312W with your specs (without overclocking), so you should be good.

Lol, nicnik you beat me

LilRazor · Feb 18, 2009, 05:34 AM

Oh Thanks i wont be ocing this i7 ill give it a try
i calculated it got me 335 w but is it accurate?

lepel · Feb 18, 2009, 07:05 AM

It's never 100% accurate, but it can give you an idea of power consumption. Since you got around 200W left, you should be ok with that PSU for the time being.

nicnik · Feb 18, 2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lepel

With Thermaltake Power Supply Calculator I calculated about 312W with your specs (without overclocking), so you should be good.

Lol, nicnik you beat me

ye noop :P

Feb 17, 2009, 11:08 AM	#1
LilRazor HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Malaysia,Kuala Lumpur Posts: 158 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Upgrade To Core i7 Hi Im currenly trying to upgrade to a core i7 PC Spec core i7 920 2.66ghz 6gb kingston ddr3 ram asus p6t Gigabyte Odin Pro 800w 320Gb Seagate HD Old Stuff xfx 8800GT 512MB ddr3 256bit 160 Seagate HD i was wondering that could i use my old current PSU Enermax FMA II 535W for sometime untill i save enough money to get a new one? i wanted to make sure before i blow something Thanks

Feb 17, 2009, 12:41 PM	#2
nicnik In the Land of Snow Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 569 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Re: Upgrade To Core i7 should be enough if you don't overclock anything. check out the thermaltake tool that approximately calcs your usage if u want. __________________ Follow Me on Twitter Battlefield 3 \| youtube \| TwitchTV

Feb 17, 2009, 12:47 PM	#3
lepel HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 552 Rep Power: 41 System Specs	Re: Upgrade To Core i7 With Thermaltake Power Supply Calculator I calculated about 312W with your specs (without overclocking), so you should be good. Lol, nicnik you beat me

Feb 18, 2009, 05:34 AM	Thread Starter #4
LilRazor HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Malaysia,Kuala Lumpur Posts: 158 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Upgrade To Core i7 Oh Thanks i wont be ocing this i7 ill give it a try i calculated it got me 335 w but is it accurate?

Feb 18, 2009, 07:05 AM	#5
lepel HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 552 Rep Power: 41 System Specs	Re: Upgrade To Core i7 It's never 100% accurate, but it can give you an idea of power consumption. Since you got around 200W left, you should be ok with that PSU for the time being.