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neojapan
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_ 		28. April 2006 @ 19:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
CPU---- AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+

Motherboard---ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe

CPU Heatsink----ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED 92mm 2 Ball Blue LED

video card--- XFX Geforce 6800 XTreme PVT42EUDE3

I also have 2 hardrives and 2GB pc3200 with 4 fans

My question is does this power supply have enough power to run what I have or is this power supply any good
this is the last component that I need to buy for my new build,any comments with be appreciated thanks

powersupply----http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details....
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ddp
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_ 		28. April 2006 @ 19:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
that should be more than enough power. try these 2 links to see if enough.
http://www.vbutils.com/power.asp
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/
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neojapan
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_ 		28. April 2006 @ 19:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks ddp,does anybody have any recommendations from your own experience for a power supply 500-550w
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Zeyf414
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_ 		29. April 2006 @ 06:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The standard wisdom, and I agree with this 100%, is to buy a recognized name brand power supply. Since everything rises and falls on your power supply I suggest thses brands: Enermax, Fortran, and Antec (the TruePower, not SmartPower). Go to NewEgg.com or ZipZoomFly.com

Also, if you don't mind here are some suggestions:

1. CPU -- seriously consider the X2 3800+ and save some money.

2. Don't get a SLi motherboard if you are not going to run two video cards and even if you do, the increase gained is not worth the cost. Get a good non-SLi and save the money.

3. Now take the money you saved and spend it on a better video card and a better brand. Check out the ATI x1900 series or the Nvidia 7900 series.
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neojapan
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_ 		29. April 2006 @ 12:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ok I have both cpu's the X2 3800+ and the X2 4200+ both I got for free I was going to sell the 3800+ on ebay and build on the 4200+ but,is the 3800+ better?,the mobo has already been bought I don't do alot of gaming I only bought it because it looked cool(I know,I know)
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Zeyf414
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_ 		29. April 2006 @ 13:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You got both for free?!? Wow! I'd love to be able to own either one! I guess go ahead and sell the 3800+ then.

Now as for your power supply. Let me repeat, go name brand and nothing under 480 watts.
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neojapan
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_ 		29. April 2006 @ 13:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks Zeyf414

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