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airtaz   07-06-2005 at 11:37:22 PM

So really - how much power do we really need for a power supply? I'm planning on building this:

MB: EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra
CPU: AMD 3000+
VC: 6600gt (not sure if evga or chaintech yet)
CD: regular 57x
Floppy
2 HD's

Also, this board seems to need the 24 pin connector. How can I tell what the pins are on the power supplies if they don't directly say 20 or 24 pin connector? Alot of cases come with power supplies too. They all seem to be failry small tho. Thx.

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Crashman   07-07-2005 at 02:51:27 AM
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Most of the power supplies that come with cases are 20-pin. Most power supplies that have 24-pin are being listed as either EPS12v or ATX12v 2.01.

Companies like Newegg actually show a photo of the connector.

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RichPLS   07-07-2005 at 02:53:36 AM
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You never have enough power, but a 400 watt up to what you can afford will work. Huh, Huh, Huh!!!

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RichPLS   07-07-2005 at 02:54:05 AM
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What good is a PSU if you can not weld with it?

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airtaz   07-07-2005 at 03:25:35 AM
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Heh :)

Thx for info. So I'll be looking for a 400+, but prefer over 500 then.

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airtaz   07-07-2005 at 03:56:21 AM
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OH, btw : will the 20 to 24 pin adaptors deplete any performance? I found ths failry cheap and pretty cool looking one at newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817148005

If link does not work, it's a

ASPIRE ATX-AS500-SV 12V ATX 500W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: ATX-AS500-SV 12V
Item #: N82E16817148005

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RichPLS   07-07-2005 at 05:52:19 AM
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Try Fortron or Antec True Power or if ya need REAL <A HREF="http://www.coolerguys.com/840556018889.html" target="_new"> POWER, click here . . .</A>

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earthling   07-10-2005 at 05:49:15 AM
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I agree with the Antec trupower series, don't get any close to the SmartPower series

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airtaz   07-14-2005 at 05:43:37 PM
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Thx. At least now I have an idea as to what to look for.

Does anyone have any experience or test information using the 20 to 24 pin adaptors?

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danizaken   07-14-2005 at 07:36:53 PM
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Why not get a ATX v2.0 compatible power supply.

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t0ast   07-14-2005 at 09:25:53 PM
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I know some motherboards can have issues with 20-24 pin adapters (like DFI), while some, it matters not. Probably better to be safe than sorry and find a PS with a native plug to match your mobo.

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airtaz   07-14-2005 at 11:54:23 PM
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Quote :

Poster: danizaken
Subject: Re: How much power is enough?

Why not get a ATX v2.0 compatible power supply.




Well, I have been looking at gaming style cases. These come with their own power supplies. However, since the gaming case community seems to take forever to catch on, they are still shipping their ps's with 20 pins. Also, I really like the style of some of the uv/led type of ps's too. I just can't seem to find a really sharp looking one with 24 pins. If all else fails, I will just doctor up a plain 24 pin one.

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