I had a look on the side and no obvious brand name jumped out. but it looks like CiC and it says model 750U EDIT googled the part number (EP10N1) and it came up with this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BNIB-CIT-ATX-PSU-400W-Fan-Gold-/300512412292 Mine claims to be 750w though not 400 :S
Buy a new one, it will be the wisest investment you make, it will last you multiple builds. Something like this: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w...bronze-82-eff-sli-crossfire-eps-12v-120mm-fan. Scan have been regularly putting this PSU on special, on their Today Only page, for £59. Keep an eye on that page and buy one.
Meh I think it would be easier to just get a new PSU. One that is a proper brand and will definitly work. EDIT posted seconds later EDIT 2: Eek £70
I guess I will just have to be patient and wait for the offer EDIT: On the plus side I have learned a lesson. Never buy from my local pc shop ever again. Every time I do I always regret it for 1 reason or another.
Like I said, it is regularly on special @ £59. Plus you qualify for free next day delivery from Scan as a member of this forum: http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=186923. You could probably get a reputable PSU a few quid cheaper than £69 but not cheaper than the £59 when the Antec is on special. Bookmark this page and check it every day after 1pm: http://www.scan.co.uk/TodayOnly/Index.aspx.
Does it have more than 1 12v rail? even a bad 750w PSU should have more than 20A divided between 2 or more 12v rails.
Then it does have two +12v rails, each with 20A. It is enough to power a GTX 560 as long as you plug each PCI-E connector into a different rail, the problem is the quality of your PSU.
A GTX 460 will do you proud at 1920x1080 especially when overclocked and can be had for £140. If your PSU is poor quality I would definately buy a 460 and give yourself £60 for a decent power supply. A 560 would be nice, but on the limit of your budget anyway without factoring in the cost of a new PSU.
How do I know if im using different rails? If my PSU is poor quality and I try using the 560 could it damage the card or other components? Or would it just damage the PSU, which I don't mind.
I suppose £200 isn't my actual limit. I started out at £150 because its a late x-mas present and that is probably the upper limit to how much I will get. Then I realised that I can put some money towards it if needed. I think I will keep an eye on scan and see if the PSU goes on offer in the next 2 weeks or so. If it does then I will buy it and the 560. If not then I will buy the 560 and try with my current PSU and hope it doesn't explode Also does anyone know if the insurance thing from scan would cover such an event?
I doubt any company would take responsibility for something they didn't sell you causing damage to something that they did, but it can't hurt to read the small print. If you can I would reccomend the Antec Truepower New 650, solid, quiet, safe and stable. Even though it's 650w, it can still provide more power to your computer than what you have.
In the worst case scenario, an exploding PSU *could* take out your graphics card, motherboard, CPU etc. It is rare but possible. the rare times it happens is with poor quality PSU's that don't have built-in protection against that sort of thing. The Scan Care insurance is to cover you when you install a component, it doesn't cover you if the component fails due to another faulty part. Given that the GTX 560 has only just come out and that there have not been thorough reviews of all available models yet, I would suggest getting the PSU first and read the reviews of the 560's to see which is the best to get. It will also give you a little time to get the rest of the money together. Patience padawan...
Yea thats the wrong way to do it! Definately get the PSU first, its just not worth the risk if you're unsure. As said, a good quality PSU should last you a long time and is a very worthwhile investment.
Ok so I won't be risking it with my crappy PSU. Patience... I haz none well maybe a little. Just enough to (hopefully) be able to wait 2 weeks.
Even basic branded PSUs will have enough safety measures to protect your hardware in case of PSU failure. Obviously there will be vast differences in wattage, efficiency, noise, connectors and longevity between particular models, but non-generic PSUs should at the very least, not damage your hardware in case they fail. Can't say the same about generic units. I'd say either wait and get a few more £ to buy the GTX 560 and the Antec PSU or if you think it will take longer than 6 weeks (shogun 2 release) for you to get the money then a 1GB 460 and the PSU will come at 200£ and still offer plenty of grunt at 1920x1080. Though imho, I'd wait. Since you were using a 8800 I'm guessing you are not the type who updates hardware every year. Better to save up the 50£ extra and have a card that should last another 6-12 months before you HAVE to upgrade.
I could buy it now but if I wait I get £150 towards it and hopefully the PSU will be on offer. Since at the moment I don't play any games on the PC there really is no point in paying more than I have to. I think I will wait until at least the 25th of feb for the PSU to be on offer as I may get bulletstorm on PC.
