power supply with new mobo/cpu

[gotenex]

i just ordered the epox 8kha+ (kt266a) and an athlon xp 1600. i'm planning to replace these components of my current system, a p3 866 (bleh, i know). i dont know what mb i have rite now, it's dell-supplied. using the same power supply shouldn't be a prob rite?

 

[Crashman]

Dell used a different power supply, it looks like a standard ATX but the wires are arranged differently.

Back to you Tom...

 

[gotenex]

aw man... could you recommend any power supplies that will run smoothly with my new setup then?

 

[Crashman]

Enermax makes a great power supply. Most of my best power supplies are OEM units, so it's hard for me to recommend very many brand names. I don't care for Antec because I think they are rated beyond their true capacity, byut hey, you could always get one at a higher rated capacity. For an Enermax 300W should do, I'd go for 350W on an Antec or generic power supply. Both of these are probably 50W more than the minimum needed just to barely make it work.

Back to you Tom...

 

[dhlucke]

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Yes, using the same powersupply will be a problem. However if you want to use the same case, here is a mod.

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[lhgpoobaa]

enermax or toptower are the two i reccomend.
both quality psu's with dual fans and an impressive array of leads and power output

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