PSU Help

[Cullain]

Hey everyone.

I have this PSU in the 450W flavor
http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_modstream_power_supply-eol

What I would like to know is if I'd be able to install this PSU into
http://www.techdealdigger.com/pr/ch...op-with-dual-core-processor-23-lcd-deals/2108

Furthermore, what is the best GPU and CPU respectively that I could hope to use in this kind of setup.

Are there affordable PSU options that I could use in place of the one I currently own that would be better?

Thank you!

 

[Zero82z]

I have this PSU in the 450W flavor
http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_modstream_power_supply-eol

What I would like to know is if I'd be able to install this PSU into
http://www.techdealdigger.com/pr/ch...op-with-dual-core-processor-23-lcd-deals/2108

Yes. Whether or not you'd want to is another story.

Furthermore, what is the best GPU and CPU respectively that I could hope to use in this kind of setup.

That depends on the specific combination you use. You could go with a very powerful GPU and a low-power CPU, or vice-versa. If you need specific hardware recommendations, you have to specify what you intend to do with this computer, as well as what parts you already have and what you intend to keep.

Are there affordable PSU options that I could use in place of the one I currently own that would be better?

Define affordable, and by define I mean specify a number. What is affordable depends on what you can afford, and you're the only one who knows how much that is.

 

[Cullain]

I apologize for being vague. As it stands my needs for the cpu are pretty minimal. I use to be into computer gaming, but not longer am so. I do play World of Warcraft, so my gpu needs are minimal. Besides that it may be used as an HTPC.

I basically plan on using my cpu to connect to my 42" 1080p plasma, listen to music, browse inet, play WOW on occassion.

As for parts (they don't necessarily need to be used in any configuration, they're available if they are useful) I have: A Thermaltake Tsunami case, A 450W OCZ Modstream PSU, BFG 6800GT OC GPU, Athlon 64 3000+ skt 754, and 1 gb of DDR-400 RAM.

I thought about purchasing the Dell Vostro deal that I posted. I could turn around and sell the display for $150-$200, meaning net cost of the dell is about $200. I could then turn and upgrade the CPU, RAM, and GPU.

I could use my existing case and CPU and buy a motherboard that would support my GPU.
In this scenario I was looking at purchasing this CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115206
and this motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157115R
buying 2gb of ram, and using my existing PSU and graphics card.

Ultimately, I would like to spend less than $500 and get the best bang for my buck possible, (GPU needs aren't very high on the list, which is why reusing the video card I have now may be a good idea.)

Yes. Whether or not you'd want to is another story.

That depends on the specific combination you use. You could go with a very powerful GPU and a low-power CPU, or vice-versa. If you need specific hardware recommendations, you have to specify what you intend to do with this computer, as well as what parts you already have and what you intend to keep.

Define affordable, and by define I mean specify a number. What is affordable depends on what you can afford, and you're the only one who knows how much that is.

 

[Zero82z]

I apologize for being vague. As it stands my needs for the cpu are pretty minimal. I use to be into computer gaming, but not longer am so. I do play World of Warcraft, so my gpu needs are minimal. Besides that it may be used as an HTPC.

I basically plan on using my cpu to connect to my 42" 1080p plasma, listen to music, browse inet, play WOW on occassion.

It's a computer, not a CPU. Big difference.

As for parts (they don't necessarily need to be used in any configuration, they're available if they are useful) I have: A Thermaltake Tsunami case, A 450W OCZ Modstream PSU, BFG 6800GT OC GPU, Athlon 64 3000+ skt 754, and 1 gb of DDR-400 RAM.

Those are all basically useless for a modern system.

I thought about purchasing the Dell Vostro deal that I posted. I could turn around and sell the display for $150-$200, meaning net cost of the dell is about $200. I could then turn and upgrade the CPU, RAM, and GPU.

Unfortunately that deal is gone, so it isn't an option any longer.

Edit: Never mind, it's still active here: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellst...lid=1232287&acd=10698845-3026717-10568__2_9__

I could use my existing case and CPU and buy a motherboard that would support my GPU.
In this scenario I was looking at purchasing this CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115206
and this motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157115R
buying 2gb of ram, and using my existing PSU and graphics card.

I don't suggest going with that motherboard, since it isn't a very good model and might cause performance and compatibility problems. It isn't worth it to reuse your old video card, since it's already quite outdated by modern standards.

Anyway, since this has turned into a general build question and not a PSU issue, I suggest that you post a thread about it in the General Hardware suggestion, and make sure to answer the questions listed in the sticky there. You'll get as much help as you need to put together a great system within your budget.

 

[Cullain]

Thanks, for the prompt response again.

The Dell Vostro deal does in fact exist still:

http://www.techdealdigger.com/pr/ch...op-with-dual-core-processor-23-lcd-deals/2141

Should I jump on this and use my old PSU, what kind of GPU would i be able to use if the cpu were an e5300? And how about if the cpu were a e7500? I'm trying to find the best performance/price possible and this dell computer seems to be a fantastic deal if I just add a gpu and upgrade the PSU.

 

[Zero82z]

Should I jump on this and use my old PSU

To be honest, I'd just stick with the one inside the Dell. Your OCZ unit is so old by now that it's probably less reliable. And it's definitely less efficient.

what kind of GPU would i be able to use if the cpu were an e5300? And how about if the cpu were a e7500? I'm trying to find the best performance/price possible and this dell computer seems to be a fantastic deal if I just add a gpu and upgrade the PSU.

The easy answer would be to just get a 4770 and call it a day. And the E5300 and E7500 have similar power requirements, so the answer would be the same for both.