abit ip35 - e motherboard need to know if a 300w compaq psu will work for testing the motherboard and installing windows etc until the new psu gets here. the compaq psu is a 24+4 that was running a pentium 4 system i was wondering if i could use it for testing purposes or if i am stuck until i get a newer psu in
these are the system specs
Brand
ABIT IP35-E
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 775
CPU Type
Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo Will be running core 2 duo 3.2 ghz dont remember the part number
FSB
1333/1066MHz
Memory Standard
will be running 2 sticks 1gb DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported
PCI Express x16
1
PCI Express x1
2
PCI Slots
3
Storage Devices
PATA
1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s
4
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC888
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2
2
USB 1.1/2.0
4 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
6 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
4 x USB 2.0
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
12.0" x 9.6"
It is going into a full size atx custom modded case (with the neon led lights etc which will make her happy) 4 case fans 2 120mm on back side panel fan dont remember size and a front panel fan.
550w ps (not sure when i will get this thats the reason for my question)
core 2 duo 3.2 ghz processor (for now until i can find a cheap core 2 quad to put in it)
It will be running onboard graphics until i can get more money to buy a standalone card.
and it will be running xp pro for now
thanks
these are the system specs
Brand
ABIT IP35-E
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 775
CPU Type
Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo Will be running core 2 duo 3.2 ghz dont remember the part number
FSB
1333/1066MHz
Memory Standard
will be running 2 sticks 1gb DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported
PCI Express x16
1
PCI Express x1
2
PCI Slots
3
Storage Devices
PATA
1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s
4
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC888
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2
2
USB 1.1/2.0
4 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
6 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
4 x USB 2.0
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
12.0" x 9.6"
It is going into a full size atx custom modded case (with the neon led lights etc which will make her happy) 4 case fans 2 120mm on back side panel fan dont remember size and a front panel fan.
550w ps (not sure when i will get this thats the reason for my question)
core 2 duo 3.2 ghz processor (for now until i can find a cheap core 2 quad to put in it)
It will be running onboard graphics until i can get more money to buy a standalone card.
and it will be running xp pro for now
thanks