Power supply question...

[krusty the klown]

Just a quickie!

I'm running a P3, 2HDDs (20G Maxtor + 6G Quantum), Voodoo3 3000 AGP, IDE CD burner, DVD drive. I also have a modem, soundcard and ATA66 controller installed.

All this is running nicely off a 235W power supply. It is a good quality unit (AOpen branded) and the system is fine.

If I upgraded to a dual P3 setup, is the power supply likely to cope??

If I upgrade, I won't need the ATA66 controller (new mobo has it on board) but I may install a net card if I get cable internet, so the total load will have increased by just 1 CPU.

Cheers!

[scotter]

I been gettin me a 300 watt + and smack in there if I was you. better safe than sorry, get the whole thing togather and have it doing **** all becouse your using a 235watt?

[scotter]

oops

[This message has been edited by scotter (edited 02-07-2001).]

[krusty the klown]

Cheers for the reply Scotter!

You've basically confirmed what I was thinking. Now the choice is between a generic 300W for £stlg 18 or an Enermax 330W for £stlg 50!

[scotter]

it's all in the warrenty
who has the better one ?

[krusty the klown]

I'm sure the Enermax has the better warranty and I've heard of them swapping defective ones without hesitation, which is reassuring.

The Enermax units also have two incredibly quiet fans, so they'll improve case ventilation.

Grrr... don't you just hate it when it all ends up costing more than anticipated? http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif

[scotter]

yes but YOU GET WHAT YOU PAAY FOR http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif
wont you sleep better knowing you got the best instead of the cheapest ?
have fun http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif
Scotter

[krusty the klown]

True! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif