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Can I use 400w power supply with Abit A17 Motherboard
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Zenon003
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6. January 2006 @ 05:51 |
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Hello all
Can anyone tell me if I can use a 400w power supply unit with an Abit A17 motherboard.
I know it is recommended to use 300w at minimum but I would like to make sure I can use a 400w before installing. My 300w power supply unit has gone and I need to change it so I am thinking of replacing it with a better one. Please help....Thanks...
Asus P5WD2 Premium Motherboard
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Pentium 4 3Ghz Processor
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT PCI-E
Crucial 2Gbs DDR2 Ram
System Temps idle 32C for the Processor,30C motherboard
Hitachi 250GB Hard drive,Hitachi 160GB Hard drive
Western Digital 160GB Hard drive.
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SypherTek
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6. January 2006 @ 05:58 |
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if its reccomended a MINIMUM of 300watts then id say that 400 watts fits the category perfectly... wouldnt you?
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Zenon003
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6. January 2006 @ 06:07 |
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The reason why I am asking is because someone told me that if I use something too high it could burn out some or all of the motherboard. I don't know alot about power units so I need to make sure. I am good with computers but power supplies is not my strong point...
Asus P5WD2 Premium Motherboard
Lian Li PC60 PLus Case
Pentium 4 3Ghz Processor
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT PCI-E
Crucial 2Gbs DDR2 Ram
System Temps idle 32C for the Processor,30C motherboard
Hitachi 250GB Hard drive,Hitachi 160GB Hard drive
Western Digital 160GB Hard drive.
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ddp
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6. January 2006 @ 06:12 |
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the higher the wattage the better as can handle more drives & whatever. the lower the wattage than is not as good as can't handle as much & more likely to take something out when psu fries.
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Zenon003
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7. January 2006 @ 06:04 |
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Thank you very much ddp
I kmow it may sound silly but I had to be sure before installing it. Thanks.........
Asus P5WD2 Premium Motherboard
Lian Li PC60 PLus Case
Pentium 4 3Ghz Processor
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT PCI-E
Crucial 2Gbs DDR2 Ram
System Temps idle 32C for the Processor,30C motherboard
Hitachi 250GB Hard drive,Hitachi 160GB Hard drive
Western Digital 160GB Hard drive.
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ScubaBud
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7. January 2006 @ 06:26 |
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Rule of thumb, more is better when it comes to PSU's.
If there comes a time for more internal hardware, some USB external USB devices, etc. all can take away from your basic needs so go for it! Most today say that even 400 is a bit low and push for a bit more, but I believe it is a good base to start from.
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ddp
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7. January 2006 @ 06:50 |
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no problem, teach & learn
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Zenon003
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8. January 2006 @ 05:04 |
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Thanks to you all I installed it and it's working fine. Thanks alot...
Asus P5WD2 Premium Motherboard
Lian Li PC60 PLus Case
Pentium 4 3Ghz Processor
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT PCI-E
Crucial 2Gbs DDR2 Ram
System Temps idle 32C for the Processor,30C motherboard
Hitachi 250GB Hard drive,Hitachi 160GB Hard drive
Western Digital 160GB Hard drive.
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ScubaBud
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8. January 2006 @ 05:15 |
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It's great that you let us know your results. I'm sure everyone appreciates your "Thank You".
Good luck with your upgrade. :)
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