AMD Approved power supply?

[beamrider]

Is it REALLY necessary to have an AMD approved PS if you're running an AMD system? Or is that just marketing hype?

 

[DARRIN]

Don't think it is really necassary to get one from their list as long as it is a good one. Don't get a cheap ass power supply or you'll regret it. I had one explode on me. Mushroom cloud and all. I got an Enermaz 350 watt from kdcomputers.com for around $55 and I like it a lot. Highly recommend Enermax.

 

[beamrider]

Bummer, they raised the price on that one to $68............🙁(

 

[Bignate603]

look around, the enermax supplies are the best out there right now

 

[Killrose]

I'm running my system off an Aopen brand 235watt supply. Never a problem. But I don't have a lot of extra's on my system.

 

[NedMorToys]

Do not HAVE to have one ... a lot will depend on how hane other things the powersupply is running, HD's CR's CDR's and so on.
Overtax the power supply and performance will drop, system will become unstable.

 

[NesuD]

while an Amd approved powersupply is not a requirement. It is a good place to start looking when trying to identify quality power supplies although not being on the list does not make it low quality supply either. A good quality power supply is a must for any serious enthusiasts system. It is probably the most overlooked component in a pc. The attitude that if it turns it on it is good enough is dead wrong A crappy power supply will make an otherwise topnotch system into a frustrating collection of drives pcb's and metal. I hear lots of good things about the enermax's. I am using an Antec pp-403x 400 watt myself.