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PSU problem

  • 20-12-2004 4:19pm
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 15


    Would any one know what wattage size psu should be used in a typical workstation with the following specs?
    AMD 64 3500+
    512MB Ram
    64MB G-Force 2
    S-ATA 200GB Disk
    DVD rom
    Floppy
    and MSI K8N NEO Platinum Edition mo-bo
    The mo-bo has on board sound, GB Lan, Cool n quiet, etc.
    I have used a 350W PSU and the system seem very unstable. It refuses to log on after all drivers have been installed (W2000 OS). Also it won't find the hard disk or DVD drives if u re-boot.
    It seems to me that it's a power problem.
    Would any one disagree?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,082 Nukem
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    Handy tool this there is more on line just look around


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15 IronDuke


    Thanks Nukem, that's a handy utility. My psu was under the required amount, not by much though. I reckon the utility gives u a ball park figure only. So it looks like i might want to buy a better PSU. Unless anyone else knows what's up. Incedently I tried re-building the machine outside the case, with out the floppy. I hoped this would reduce power consumption and ensure proper cooling. The computer still crashed but the amount of times was far less.

    On PSU models I was looking at the Thermaltake Purepower Butterfly 480W W0019 PSU. Does any one recommend a different choice?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,082 Nukem
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    Caus im a nice guy(& want to buy one soon) i googled it.
    Here & here and here and im afraid its nothing but good news :p:p:p:p


    Also had a quick look for a few more Wattage calcs one and two


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 BloodBath
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    I have that psu. It's very good but not great for heavy overclocking. It can be slightly noisy despite the butterfly name as well. Maybe try Antec.


    BloodBath


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,082 Nukem
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    Cant argue with experience. If its a tight budget go with the butterfly if not this is my other option for my build got some great reviews Antec true Blue 480 w


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 BloodBath
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    Or save yourself a few quid and get this

    Has both 20pin and 24 pin connections, quiet as it uses a 120mm fan and has steady rails and a good price.


    BloodBath


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,082 Nukem
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    MMMMMMMMM..............................
    Dunno - have no reviews on the reliabilty of Fortrons but heard they are good and rated. Cant find specs on the noise they produce either. But as said experience reads volumes where reviews might not. Have no experience with them.

    Recently picked up a buddies comp with a 300w Qtec it sounded like a plane.
    So noise counts abit


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,541 duridian
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    I heard that Hiper power supplies are supposed to be ok too for the price. They are rumoured to be the same maker as SuperFlower psus and are also endorsed by Coolermaster I believe. I've had a 420W Superflower running in an AthlonXP for around 2 years now with no problems and decent voltage.


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