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Galford
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_ 		3. June 2005 @ 09:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I recenlty bought a P4 3.2 and 1gb of ram and 256 gforce 5500 and I have 3 hdd, however, I am hopeing to reduce the hdd to one in the future. my question is that my power supply is only 300 watts output and it makes loud noises sometimes. I just like to know if this is ok or I need to get a 400 watts. I do look at some site to figure out how to make my pc silent but I guess with a P4 there isnt much I can do. If anyone can give me an idea I would be greatful. Thanks
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p4_tt
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_ 		3. June 2005 @ 09:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
When i got my 3ghz p4 because it was a Prescott it required a lot of power and i found my pc restarting on its own because there just was not enough power with the 300w i used at the time but then i got a 400watt and i've never had a power prob since, I would recommend that you get a bigger PSU just due to the fact you have lots of hardware.
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ddp
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_ 		3. June 2005 @ 10:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
try this program & add 30% to total wattage http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/Power_Supply_Calculator.p...
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p4_tt
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_ 		3. June 2005 @ 10:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thats a very handy site :)
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Praetor
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_ 		3. June 2005 @ 10:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Do realize wattage means absolutely crap all if the amps are all on the wrong rails ;) I wrote a guide on how to pick out a PSU (and reccomendations if you dont care to read that section) at http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=10764
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p4_tt
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_ 		3. June 2005 @ 10:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Nice guide Praetor very detailed from what i've read.
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