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which psu?
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Name: Spencer
Date: June 21, 2005 at 06:48:49 Pacific
Subject: which psu?OS: -CPU/Ram: - / - |
Comment: hi! i got a celeron d320 at 2.4ghz with an ASROCK P4I65GV motherboard. I'll have a Seagate 40gb hard drive, cd burner, and a floppy drive. I'm not adding any mods to the system. what would be a good psu for it? is 230W enough?
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Response Number 1
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Name: angrymen2001
Date: June 21, 2005 at 07:00:49 Pacific
Subject: which psu? |
Reply: (edit)Whether it is enough or not, I would recommend a 450 Watt supply or higher. That way if and when you do upgrades, you have a PS that can handle it. Just my opinion though.
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Response Number 2
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Name: Lizette
Date: June 21, 2005 at 07:03:35 Pacific
Subject: which psu? |
Reply: (edit)http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/Power_Supply_Calculator.php?cmd=INTEL Use this to calculate the needed wattage. I recommend brands like Antec, Enermax, Zalman and Thermaltake Intel P4 3.2E Ghz@ 3.8Ghz
Asus P4P800-E Deluxe
Kingston 2GB PC3200 D-Channel
Asus AX800 Pro w/Zalman ZM80D-HP
Western Digital Raptor 37 GB
Maxtor DiamondMax 10 300 GB
Zalman Reserato
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Response Number 4
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Name: Spencer
Date: June 21, 2005 at 07:17:43 Pacific
Subject: which psu? |
Reply: (edit)thanx Lizette! i only need about 200W !! i'm gonna use my original powersupply. you saved me some money. thanx again.
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Response Number 5
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Name: Badboy
Date: June 21, 2005 at 07:59:16 Pacific
Subject: which psu? |
Reply: (edit)Despite what the calculator tells you, 230 watts may not be enough for your system. Please let us know if it works well, works poorly, or fails.
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Response Number 6
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Name: Rich Mentzel
Date: June 21, 2005 at 08:08:38 Pacific
Subject: which psu? |
Reply: (edit)You know I agree with badboy here, I just cannot see any unit today running on 230 watts, just doen't feel like enough to "this builder".
ASnother thing to bear in mind too is there is 230 watts and then 230 watts. many times when you buy an inexpensive case you get a real "cheapo" psu in it. My experience is at the least sign of stress they blow right out regardless of wattage.
Tha's why those in the know eher always recommend Antec, Enermax, Thermaltake,Sparkle and other known brand names....all the time. Rich M
www.kickenhardware.net
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Response Number 8
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Name: jam
Date: June 21, 2005 at 12:38:06 Pacific
Subject: which psu? |
Reply: (edit)I usually recommend the ThermalTake 420W, but right now, newegg has an Aspire 450W for something like $31 after rebate...I'm not familiar with them but it looks like a nice unit & the specs are good. The bad thing about that wattage calculator is that it doesn't take amperage into consideration. Does your 230W PSU have 16A on the +12v rail? Asus A7N8X-X
1800+ @ 8.5 x 200MHz
768MB PC3200
Asus A9550 128MB/128-bit
Gamer Edition
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