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  #2951833 8-Aug-2022 01:37
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quickymart:

 

Would I need a new PSU for this setup, or would my existing one do the job?

 

Edit: just checked and apparently it's a "Cooler Master MWE Bronze 450".

 

 

Presuming that the "450" means 450 watts, that should be fine.  Newer hardware usually uses less power, but you are increasing the RAM which offsets that.  However, it is likely that the existing system is operating way below 450 watts anyway.  As an example, my MythTV box with 6 hard drives, two 8 tuner PCIe cards, an Nvidia GT 1030, and 8 Gibytes of RAM typically draws around 120 W when playing recorded TV programs for me (as reported by its Corsair RM650i power supply).  The only reason it has such a big power supply is that I wanted a modular one (plugable cables) and high efficiency (80 Plus Gold certified), both of which were not available in 500 watt or smaller power supplies at the time.  Here is what it reports at the moment (it is pretty much idle):

 

root@mypvr:~# OpenCorsairLink --device 0
Dev=0, CorsairLink Device Found: RM650i!

 

Vendor: CORSAIR
Product: RM650i
Firmware: NA
Temperature 0: 47.86 C
Temperature 1: 37.62 C
Powered: 144050977 (1667d.  6h)
Uptime: 245377 (2d.  20h)
Supply Voltage: 230.00 V
Total Watts: 96.00 W
Output 12v:
        Voltage 12.16 V
        Amps  5.00 A
        Watts 56.00 W
Output 5v:
        Voltage  4.94 V
        Amps  4.50 A
        Watts 22.00 W
Output 3.3v:
        Voltage  3.31 V
        Amps  3.88 A
        Watts 13.00 W




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  #2952250 8-Aug-2022 20:03
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That sounds right, it looks like one of these:
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/PSUCLM1451/Cooler-Master-MWE-450W-230V-80Plus-Bronze-PSU-MEPS

 

So if you think that's suitable, I'll just move it to my new case then 👍


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  #2952303 9-Aug-2022 00:59
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quickymart:

 

That sounds right, it looks like one of these:
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/PSUCLM1451/Cooler-Master-MWE-450W-230V-80Plus-Bronze-PSU-MEPS

 

So if you think that's suitable, I'll just move it to my new case then 👍

 

 

I can not see anything wrong with that power supply except that it is very cheap, so will likely have a shorter lifetime.  But at that price, you can just buy another if it fails a little early.




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  #2953491 11-Aug-2022 13:10
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I'm now actually toying with the idea of giving my current machine to my mother (who has no desktop PC) and getting full brand new unit for me - which means I'd need a new motherboard, as well as a new optical drive.

 

What's the best these days? I used to really like Gigabyte motherboards but are they still good? Having said that I think my current one is an Asus.


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  #2953501 11-Aug-2022 13:45
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Optical drive? You mean the cup holder I used to have a decade ago?

 

Gigabyte motherboards have been reliable for me. Make sure you try to go for RAM compatible with the motherboard you purchase.


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  #2953502 11-Aug-2022 13:50
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Yes an optical drive, my mother still listens to CDs a lot.

 

I'll run what I'd like to do past PB Tech and see what they say.


 
 
 

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  #2953508 11-Aug-2022 14:13
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I suspect they'll say "we're busy".


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  #2953515 11-Aug-2022 14:34
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get a pre-built from one of the computer stores


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  #2953541 11-Aug-2022 15:35
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Yep, I plan to from PB Tech, had good service from them before.


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  #2976474 2-Oct-2022 22:54
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Thread bump - AMD Ryzen 7 5600G: this CPU doesn't appear to be available anymore; can someone (@toejam316 ?) suggest a replacement?

 

Edit: I might update the BIOS myself before doing the upgrade as well, can't hurt and would save them a job.


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  #2976486 3-Oct-2022 05:24
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quickymart:

 

Thread bump - AMD Ryzen 7 5600G: this CPU doesn't appear to be available anymore; can someone (@toejam316 ?) suggest a replacement?

 

Edit: I might update the BIOS myself before doing the upgrade as well, can't hurt and would save them a job.

 

 

https://www.computerlounge.co.nz/shop/components/processors/amd/amd-ryzen-5-5600g-processor

 

And PBTech has it available on order, also its a Ryzen 5 5600G

 

5700G if you cant find the 5600G


 
 
 
 

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  #2976493 3-Oct-2022 08:16
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Oh true, I was just going on the info that toejam provided. I'd prefer to get it all from PBTech to be honest, that way they can assemble it at the same time as well.


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  #2989674 30-Oct-2022 15:31
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In anticipation of upgrading my machine, I've used a little bit of the refund on my credit card (see the airport parking thread) and have ordered a new case.

 

My BIOS version is quite old - version 3. I found out you can't just upgrade from 3 > 7, it seems you have to go in steps. I've upgraded to 3.40 successfully, and have installed/updated the AMD Radeon Software + drivers, but a little stuck on where to next: do I now move to version 5.5? There's no clear pathway listed here:

 

https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/A320M-HDV/index.asp#BIOS

 

 


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  #2989772 30-Oct-2022 21:39
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should be able to go to 5.50 as the next version as thats the last one that says 3.40 on it

 

then to 5.90 which supports the newer CPU's


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