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psu enough?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by somekid007, Oct 13, 2003.

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  1. somekid007 Newcomer, in training

    just out of curiousity, if i was to upgrade my pIII system (see my profile) with an Asus A7N8X-VM (integrated video), Athlon XP 2000+ and 256MB of PC2100, would a 250 watt power supply be sufficient enough for the job? or do i have to shell out $$$ for a new one?
    somekid007, Oct 13, 2003
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  2. vassil3427 Newcomer, in training

    Well it's possible it would run, but I would definfitly recommend moving up to atleast a quality Power Supply of atleast 350w or more (Antec, Enermax...etc...)
    vassil3427, Oct 13, 2003
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  3. PanicX TechSpot Ambassador

    More importantly, most AMD XP motherboards, if not all, require a 2nd 4 pin power cable that was not required for PIII's. Check that your PSU has this and also refer to AMD's approved PSU list.
    PanicX, Oct 15, 2003
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  4. somekid007 Newcomer, in training

    i thought so, i guess its not worth it to upgrade this old system, so i wont do anything to it
    somekid007, Oct 17, 2003
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  5. ---agissi--- TechSpot Paladin

    I'd upgrade and run it off the 250w... I run all my computers off 250w generics, even the baby im on right now ;)

    I say go for it!

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    I know its not good to advise others to use hardware thats so 'risky', but to take my words is ones own choice.
    ---agissi---, Oct 17, 2003
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  6. wicka_wicka Banned

    You can do it, but it's definatly reducing the life of your parts by giving it such little power.
    wicka_wicka, Oct 18, 2003
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