Will my power supply be a problem?

[Brandon78]

I've finally convinced myslef to upgrade my system with a MSI K7T turbo motherboard and a 750-850 Duron (haven't decided on speed yet). My current power supply is pretty anemic, only 235 watts. Is this thing going to be a problem, or will it get the job done? If so, will it be sufficient if I upgrade to a 1+ Ghz CPU in the future?

[Szech]

I would definitely get at least a 300 watt power supply for higher speed T-birds. For the highest speed T-birds, I would recommend 350 watts.

[ragtop]

Seems like a high quality 250W is the bare minimum. Better to go with a 300W unless you really like to gamble.

[engracio]

Brandon78,

I have the mobo you are looking at with a Duron 750@1006. I had a Deer 250w PS and it ran initialy but had random lockups. It turn out to be the PS, changed it to a 300w ps and the box is now stable. If you are lucky, you might be able to boot up and install with a 250w. Running and keeping it stable is just a guess from then on.

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[araaraara]

A 235w psu is like so socket7! Are you sure it's not an AT psu? I got a 300w DEER ATX psu and case for only $60can to use with my soon duron 750.

[This message has been edited by araaraara (edited 06-10-2001).]

[elroy]

My Duron 800@980 runs solid as a rock on a 250 watt power supply. And it's a cheapie at that.

[vintron]

Duron DOES NOT REQUIRE anything above 250. u SHOULD do fine unles ur ps is some cheap ****

[araaraara]

I think it's when you get to the 1gig mark that you want a 300w psu, and a good quality one as well. I tested a old cheap 200w I found with a volt meter. The thing couldn't hold a steady voltage on any rail!