Replace PS or get VGA supply

[Wicked_Bass]

I have a Xclio 550BL right now. I just upgraded to a 8800gts with a new Intel Extreme Edition. I am looking to OC a little.
Is my current PS enough?
Was thinking about getting the ThermalTake VGA card power supply to help out?


AW8-MAX
Pentium 955 etreme
4 gig gskill ram
8800 gts
2 dvd drives
4 hds
sound card
6 case fans
Any info is much appreciated!

 

[Wicked_Bass]

Please help me out! any thoughts at all

 

[jmmtn4aj]

Xclio isn't exactly a top quality PSU manufacturer. If it was me, I'd replace the PSU. More power for future scalability and better quality and more reliable power to the rest of the computer.

 

[kumquat]

Xclio isn't exactly a top quality PSU manufacturer.

What are you basing that on??

The Xclio power supplies are very good.

http://www.extremeoverclocking.com/reviews/cases/Meridian_XClio_450W_7.html
http://www.extremeoverclocking.com/reviews/cases/Meridian_XClio_550BL_7.html
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/829/4/page_4_final_thoughts/index.html

"After everything is said and done, the XClio shows itself to be a true performer."

"To be honest, I had some reservations before testing because Meridian was not a name I was familiar with. However, after giving both XClio power supplies the run-down, I was pleasantly surprised to see how well they performed (especially for a new product)."

"Meridian's new XCLIO-550BL is definitely a solid performer with good voltages and capable of meeting (and exceeding) its rated specifications. In fact, I was able to push this power supply to a peak of about 700-750W (however it did shutdown safely within about 30 seconds). Even under that heavy load I checked the 12V rails and they were still within 1% tolerance!"


OP, your 550W Xclio is *more* than enough. Don't worry about it and go to town.