Pass the tissues, please (- power supply questions)

[stingygrrl]

Wah wah (crying)..
My power supply is 95W. Can I add a CD-RW to this machine? Will I need to upgrade the power supply? (Really don't want to) If so, and I get a new case with the power pre-installed? is it SUPER-EASY to swap everything over to it? All I want is a CD-RW, adn it seems I'm opening up a can of worms. I don't OC or anything else, and so far the power seems ok (no crashes or anything).
How do I find out details about my mobo/CPU, etc?

 

[corkyg]

I didn't even know there was such a thing as a 95 watt P/S . . . it really can't even run a basic system adequately.

If you have a ATX case, a P/S change is very simple. More complex with a AT case because of the switch contacts. Changing cases is more complex yet.

If all you want is a CDRW, then get an external unit that has its own power.

 

[stingygrrl]

waaaaaah..
I want a plextor with burnproof
I think it's gotta be an ATX. The dimensions are roughly 14x14x 8, 4 bay tower
Can I get ANY (say 250W) power supply, or only some preapproved ones?

 

[flood]

I've seen those 95w power supplies. I actually use one im my car mp3 player (see my sig). They are a non-standard size, so if you go out and get a regular one, it may not fit in your case.