Power supply needs

[Guest]

I'm in the process of upgrading my system with an AOPEN AK73 PRO-A 266 Mhz motherboard, an AMD 1.2Ghz T-bird processor, a 40 GB HD, I've already got one 32X CD and an HP cd-burner + a 6 and 4 GB HD and a Creative GeForce1 DDR graphics card.

How much power do I need? I was thinking 300W first, but then I read about a similar system that wouldn't run below 350W, would 350W do or do I need even more?

Thanks in advance,
Daniel

 

[jlanka]

Someone in here once had what looked to be actual voltage requirements broken down by component. You might want to search for that post. But just a guess on my part would be 350W is plenty for that box.

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[dan_gao86]

yep i agree 350W should be pretty enough, but make sure you get an approved one...

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[phsstpok]

You have a Geforce256 (geforce 1). Make sure you buy a power supply that can provide at least 20 amps on the 3.3 volt line. Enermax makes good units and the EG365P-VE, 350 watts is only about $60 USD online.

 

[Guest]

Yikes, I was just looking at that Enermax 350W, but my online swedish shop only has 5 models or so so I thought it was some low-quality brand. Thanks bunches for the help!