- Aug 28, 2013
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Ok so I have just arranged a new computer for a friend. I suggested a Lenovo E73 think centre however I have upgraded it a bit so this is the completed build as it stands is this:
Lenovo generic 180W PSU
Intel Core i5 4460S Processor
1 x 4GB DDR3 kingston memory module
1 x PCIe ASUS R7 240 2GB Graphics Card (no additional power required)
1 x Crucial 250BTX SSD (Main Hard Drive)
1 x Caviar WD 500GB Sata Drive (Additional Storage Drive)
1 x Lenovo DVD/CD Burner
Running Win 7 Pro 64bit and a AOC 24" Widescreen monitor (also brand new)
I am concerned that the 180w PSU will be too low, that being said the system runs ok however its not been used in 'anger' yet ? By my calcs the total power consumption assuming everthing is running at full whack with no USB devices plugged in other than Keyboard & Mouse is about 145w
Does this sound about right ?
For the record the machine will not take a ATX power supply so upgrading is not an option. If required we can unplug the DVD and additional SATA drive - I reckon that would save maybe 20-30w
Advice please ? He is planning on using it as a new office PC with occasional CAD editing with ArtiCAD - He did not want to spend much cash hence the Lenovo as it was on a good deal also he has been using Intel HD 3000 on a laptop up until now so whilst the GFX is entry level I am hoping it will make a decent speed boost to rendering projects, As I said I am just concerned about the power consumption ?
Advice please ?
Lenovo generic 180W PSU
Intel Core i5 4460S Processor
1 x 4GB DDR3 kingston memory module
1 x PCIe ASUS R7 240 2GB Graphics Card (no additional power required)
1 x Crucial 250BTX SSD (Main Hard Drive)
1 x Caviar WD 500GB Sata Drive (Additional Storage Drive)
1 x Lenovo DVD/CD Burner
Running Win 7 Pro 64bit and a AOC 24" Widescreen monitor (also brand new)
I am concerned that the 180w PSU will be too low, that being said the system runs ok however its not been used in 'anger' yet ? By my calcs the total power consumption assuming everthing is running at full whack with no USB devices plugged in other than Keyboard & Mouse is about 145w
Does this sound about right ?
For the record the machine will not take a ATX power supply so upgrading is not an option. If required we can unplug the DVD and additional SATA drive - I reckon that would save maybe 20-30w
Advice please ? He is planning on using it as a new office PC with occasional CAD editing with ArtiCAD - He did not want to spend much cash hence the Lenovo as it was on a good deal also he has been using Intel HD 3000 on a laptop up until now so whilst the GFX is entry level I am hoping it will make a decent speed boost to rendering projects, As I said I am just concerned about the power consumption ?
Advice please ?
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