K7S5A + XP1700, which PSU?

[FrustratedUser]

Is a 300W PSU enough?

 

[ScarFaceL4]

I have never built an XP system with less than 350 watt, but I built a 1.2 thunderbird using a generic 300. I would check AMD's website. If you r going to overclock I would get a 350 or higher.

 

[Killrose]

The 300watt should be enough, though i've seen mentioned around here that the K7S5A is power hungry. If you currently have the 300watt, and don't plan on overclocking the 1700+, use it.

 

[FrustratedUser]

I have nothing yet. The reason i asked was that the ENLIGHT cases from Newegg comes with a 300W PSU and I figured I could use one of them.
Also looking into NForce 415 boards.

 

[IceCreamMan]

Make sure that PSU model is on the AMD compatibility list - inadequate power is one of the most common problems with AMD based systems. A good PSU costs a bit extra, but is worth its weight in reliability.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Okay boys,
Thanks for the input.

 

[Buz2b]

Back before AMD stopped listing the entire line of approved PS's, I believe the Enlight 300 watt was approved up to about a 1.2 GHz. Not sure if it will be adequate for an XP1700 with that board. I'd try it but keep your eyes out for sales on 350 watt or better PS's.