How much PS is used for P4 3.06GHz

[CrazyCompGeek]

Im gonna build a computer for my bro, basically playing games, editting movies and music. I wanna build a P4 3.06GHz and some new sound & video cards, just wonder how much for the power supply that I need for my system? 350W/400W/450W...??
TIA

 

[Batman5177]

silentpcreview says that the p4 3.06ghz cpu takes 82W of power ON AVERAGE. the max should be much higher than that. i would definitely pick a brand name psu with strong rails and at least 200 on the 3+5v rails.

 

[techfuzz]

A quality 350W+ supply should be just fine.

techfuzz

 

[oldfart]

I run a P4 2.4 overclocked to 3.06. I use an Antec True330. Works just fine.

 

[bgeh]

imo, if you get a 350 watt quality PSU, then it'll be fine

 

[CrazyCompGeek]

Thanks for your opinions. Im gonna get a 400W PS just in case

 

[dexvx]

Originally posted by: Batman5177
silentpcreview says that the p4 3.06ghz cpu takes 82W of power ON AVERAGE. the max should be much higher than that. i would definitely pick a brand name psu with strong rails and at least 200 on the 3+5v rails.

CPU draws power only from the 12V line.

 

[Agent004]

A quality 350 watt will do fine. Stresses on the quality

 

[Wingznut]

My rig consists of a P4-2.8ghz, 1gb DDR, 9700 PRO, 2 optical drives, 2 hd's, TV tuner, Audigy, about 6 USB devices, etc... All on a 250w power supply.

It's all about quality, not quantity.

 

[CrazyCompGeek]

Originally posted by: Wingznut
My rig consists of a P4-2.8ghz, 1gb DDR, 9700 PRO, 2 optical drives, 2 hd's, TV tuner, Audigy, about 6 USB devices, etc... All on a 250w power supply.

It's all about quality, not quantity.

I thought P4 required at least 300W PS. Thanks for ur info.