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"deimos" <deimos@localhost.net> wrote in message
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> Humga wrote:
>
> > I doubt everyone has a 480+W power supply.
> >
> >
>
> It doesn't require it. The 2nd molex connector is optional at this
> point. Mostly for overclocking or greater stability. It's there to
> provide "clean" power. If you have a good 350w or 400 that actually
> puts out what it's rated at, then you'll be just fine.
>
> But if you're having troubles running an FX5600U or such with one lead
> and 4 drives in your rig, then it might be time to think about a good
> quality PSU upgrade. Not something particularly high watt rated (500,
> etc), but something that can actuall produce a good clean 400/450w all
> the time and not just at peaks.
I was thinking of getting a Radeon 9800 Pro instead... =)