Wow i havent posted here for years!
Right, I have a dell dimension 5 something. BTX case, P4 530 (3ghz), 1.5gb ram, 7600gt and a lowly 305watt psu.
Im looking to beef it up a bit for the next gen games. It already surpasses min specs for eg crysis but i dont want to be running minimum graphics.
As im poor, im upgrading on a very strict budget. My plan is:-
3.6ghz P4 (£60)
Ati X1950 pro (£70)
I think my ram should be sufficient. Im very worried about my psu though. I know that as my case is btx it doesnt need to be as big but i think these upgrades may be too much. It handled a power hungry 6800 and an x800 xl fine so might i be alright as it is?
What are my options involving btx psu's? Ive heard you can buy 'psu boosters'. Are they a good option?
Comments and help would be appreciated.
Right, I have a dell dimension 5 something. BTX case, P4 530 (3ghz), 1.5gb ram, 7600gt and a lowly 305watt psu.
Im looking to beef it up a bit for the next gen games. It already surpasses min specs for eg crysis but i dont want to be running minimum graphics.
As im poor, im upgrading on a very strict budget. My plan is:-
3.6ghz P4 (£60)
Ati X1950 pro (£70)
I think my ram should be sufficient. Im very worried about my psu though. I know that as my case is btx it doesnt need to be as big but i think these upgrades may be too much. It handled a power hungry 6800 and an x800 xl fine so might i be alright as it is?
What are my options involving btx psu's? Ive heard you can buy 'psu boosters'. Are they a good option?
Comments and help would be appreciated.