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Name: Mattwizz3 (by mattwizz3)
Date: August 23, 2004 at 06:29:00 Pacific
OS: Xp Pro
CPU/Ram: 600/256
Comment:

Hi,
I am going to buy a new mobo, CPU and RAM and I am not sure if I should get an new PSU also. I currently have a L&C 300Watt PSU. My new setup will use 226watts but I want to be able to upgrade graphics later too. If I use my current one will I be in danger of it dying and taking my new Mobo with it? If I buy a new PSU should I buy 350Watt Or 400Watt, I am thinking Antec. This will be my new setup:

Celeron 2.4GHz
256Mb DDR Ram
15Gb Quantum HDD
Cyber drive CDRW/DVD Combo Drive
ZIP 100 Drive
Spirit PCI TV Tuner
Creative 4.1 Surround Sound
64Mb Onboard Graphics

Also how far could I OC the Celeron 2.6GHz?
I know its a cheap setup but I have very little money and this will only cost me $270 or $310 (Australian)with new PSU. Thanks for any help.

Mattwizz3 : )



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Response Number 1
Name: jam
Date: August 23, 2004 at 06:52:23 Pacific
Reply:

"My new setup will use 226watts"

Is that from using a wattage calculator? I get the exact same figure when running it for mine...lol

What the calculator doesn't take into consideration is amperage, & having the correct amperage, especially on the +12v rail is probably THE most important factor.

This should help you decide if your current PSU is adequate or not:

http://www.firingsquad.com/guides/power_supply/


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Response Number 2
Name: Mattwizz3 (by mattwizz3)
Date: August 23, 2004 at 07:13:18 Pacific
Reply:

Thanks jam that site is helpfull. What PSU are you using and what do you have in your machine? I got my wattage form http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/
Oh well its off to bed for me. its 12:10 where I am. I'll check this after school & work tomorrow...........ZZZZZZZZZ

Mattwizz3 : )


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Response Number 3
Name: jam
Date: August 23, 2004 at 08:07:55 Pacific
Reply:

I have a 450 watt PSU with 18 amps on the +12v rail.

I used the same wattage calculator....


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Response Number 4
Name: heropsycho
Date: August 23, 2004 at 11:44:05 Pacific
Reply:

Check out newegg.com for a Thermaltake 420W for $42 shipped roughly. 18 amps on the +12v rail. Good quality, and a good price.

MCSE, MCSA Messaging, baby!


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Response Number 5
Name: DooM freak
Date: August 23, 2004 at 13:40:12 Pacific
Reply:

Will this PSU do fine?
http://www.hardware-rogge.com/index.php?action=detail&artnr=0059


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Response Number 6
Name: jam
Date: August 23, 2004 at 15:07:15 Pacific
Reply:

Mein Deutscher ist nicht zu gut...lol

That PSU only has 15 amps on the +12v rail, but considering your specs in response 1, it will probably be sufficient, provided you don't plan on adding a lot of +12v stuff later (extra HDDs, optical drives, high end video card, etc)


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Response Number 7
Name: Mattwizz3 (by mattwizz3)
Date: August 24, 2004 at 00:18:49 Pacific
Reply:

Thanks guys I think I might go for the 420Watt Thermaltake PSU because I am later going to buy a 80Gig HDD and maby a new graphics card.

Mattwizz3 : )


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