Hi Guys
I am new to this forum, so I thought I would pass this info on to you, it was sent to me by gigabyte tec support after I was having probs with a new mo board and processor, just shows that its worth considering additional power requirments for new/additional equipment.
Underated PSU?
Do You have enough Power?
Quick Check! approx power consumption
Latest Motherboards=40watts
Fans (each)=9watts or 0.5amp eusing the +12v line
Athlon Xp & Intel CPU above 1800 =90watts or 7.5amp using the +12v line
CDROM / DVDROM"s each take =30watt or 2.5amps using the +12v line
Hard Disk Drives each take=30watt or 2.5amps using the +12v line
AGP latest 8x =up to 80watts
Here is a sample system config.
Sample Config=
You can check your voltage rail amp ratings on the Side of your PSU.
+12v line components only...= max 18.5amps
CPU=1800 7.5amps
2*HDD= 5.0amps
1*CDRom= 2.5amps
1*DVD= 2.5amps
2*Fan= 1.0amp
PSU 300-400 will only run a basic athlon 1.6.Or a entry level P4. using the incorrect power supply will cause lots of problems including slower fan speeds and blue screening system shut downs. And will eventually cause complete failure of system.
Get an AMD approved PSU around 500-550w with a absolute minimum of 18amps on the +12v line.. for the GA7***** range (mid 20’s -35) recommended for future upgrades.
Also the P4 if used with a lot of hard drives/space will also need a high end power supply with a good +12v supply. Again suggest a 550w for future upgrades.
I believe that www.pcsuppliesuk.co.uk tel 01229 877577( have some very good prices on these.
Each component with a motor uses approx 1.5 – 2.5 amps on the +12v line ie fans, hard drives, floppy drives, and Graphics cards. Most CPU’s use around 8- 11 amps themselves!!!. Also High speed memory PC3200 (400) needs a lot of power.
Hope this is of some use to you. Elux
I am new to this forum, so I thought I would pass this info on to you, it was sent to me by gigabyte tec support after I was having probs with a new mo board and processor, just shows that its worth considering additional power requirments for new/additional equipment.
Underated PSU?
Do You have enough Power?
Quick Check! approx power consumption
Latest Motherboards=40watts
Fans (each)=9watts or 0.5amp eusing the +12v line
Athlon Xp & Intel CPU above 1800 =90watts or 7.5amp using the +12v line
CDROM / DVDROM"s each take =30watt or 2.5amps using the +12v line
Hard Disk Drives each take=30watt or 2.5amps using the +12v line
AGP latest 8x =up to 80watts
Here is a sample system config.
Sample Config=
You can check your voltage rail amp ratings on the Side of your PSU.
+12v line components only...= max 18.5amps
CPU=1800 7.5amps
2*HDD= 5.0amps
1*CDRom= 2.5amps
1*DVD= 2.5amps
2*Fan= 1.0amp
PSU 300-400 will only run a basic athlon 1.6.Or a entry level P4. using the incorrect power supply will cause lots of problems including slower fan speeds and blue screening system shut downs. And will eventually cause complete failure of system.
Get an AMD approved PSU around 500-550w with a absolute minimum of 18amps on the +12v line.. for the GA7***** range (mid 20’s -35) recommended for future upgrades.
Also the P4 if used with a lot of hard drives/space will also need a high end power supply with a good +12v supply. Again suggest a 550w for future upgrades.
I believe that www.pcsuppliesuk.co.uk tel 01229 877577( have some very good prices on these.
Each component with a motor uses approx 1.5 – 2.5 amps on the +12v line ie fans, hard drives, floppy drives, and Graphics cards. Most CPU’s use around 8- 11 amps themselves!!!. Also High speed memory PC3200 (400) needs a lot of power.
Hope this is of some use to you. Elux