Power Supply

[QuestionsandAnsweres]

I just ordered a AMD t-bird 1.4ghz and after i did that i decided to look at AMDs website for approved Powersupplies. I have a ANTEC Powersupply Model number PP-303x. They have a PP-403x up but not mine..... does this mean my powersupply wont work with the 1.4ghz???

 

[madthumbs]

It may work, but it's not recommended. For the most part the recommendations are for power supplies with the least amount of problems. If you have just the basic components ie; 1 HD, 1 Optical drive, etc then you may be fine.

 

[QuestionsandAnsweres]

whats a good powre suply they recommend. ??? under $100

 

[DARRIN]

Get the 350watt Enermax at www.kdcomputers.com for $63. Very nice ps.

 

[Mem]

Go here for AMD list quide click here I would use at least 350w Enermax or higher,other brands like Sparkle 400w,Antec 400w will be fine,note the list does not give all the recommended PSUs just a guide.

 

[QuestionsandAnsweres]

just ordered a Antec 400 watt AMD approved Power supply. Sigh. extra 85$ on my new system


Which here are the specs


1.4Ghz t-bird
Epox 8k7a mobo
512mb PC2100 RAM
30gb ATA-66 7200rpm hard drive (didnt upgrade my hard drive)
Prophet 2 64mb (didnt upgrade that. waiting few months)
Sound blaster Live Value (had for ages)
8x4x32 CD-writer (dont use mcuh. no poin to upgrade)
72x kenwood (FAST)
400watt Antec POWER WUPPLY
3com NIC
Floppy drive (have to have one.)

 

[anime]

antec 400w will do perfect on your new system. I have one from old system and it's been rock stable. 12 Hrs straight of 3dmark20001 w/o a single crash so far-i plan to let it run another 2 or 3 more hrs My old p3 system usually crash after 5-6 hrs.

 

[anime]

and also--just remember if your system running unstable the first time--you will need to up ddr dram voltage on your epox mobo bit by bit--that's the problems on my system anyway now it is rock stable at 2.8v -some people said it's necessary if you are suing 2 dimm slot.

 

[QuestionsandAnsweres]

ok thanks. sounds good. i should be building this system monday. i used fast shipping on everything but stupid Crucial memory didnt ship it until today (ordered 2 days ago) and so i wont get til monday. those bastards =p