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fleang007   12-04-2008 at 06:03:00 AM

Hoping for help on this.

I just purchased a Power color HD4830. I have a Asus P5k-VM and hoping to add this card to a Micro ATX mid tower.

I need to upgrade my PSU since it wont power up (no name 300w supply).

I have heard good things about Seasonic SS-350SFE but wondering if its been field testing with this (its a whole 100W below the suggested Wattage).

My main limitation is I can't find SFF or mATX PSU with high enough power.

My only other alternative is to find a larger case with I'd prefer not too.

thanks!

-David

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jaydeejohn   12-04-2008 at 08:51:01 AM
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Its showing 18 amps on the 12 volt rails, which is enough, but what cpu, and how many HDDs, DVD drives etc? For a total power amount for your system?

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aevm   12-04-2008 at 09:51:27 AM
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You'd better monitor the temps with that setup. If the video card overheats it won't work.

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fleang007   12-04-2008 at 07:24:09 PM
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Hi ,

Thanks everyone for advice. In terms of monitoring the temp what programs should I use?

The cpu I have is : intel core 2 duo E6550
components
1 Sata internal DVD drive
1 PCI auzentech card

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aevm   12-04-2008 at 10:37:33 PM
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Catalyst Control Center will show you the temperatures.

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fleang007   12-05-2008 at 11:54:59 PM
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thanks everyone, I've decided pick one up at Newegg. I'll let you know if it works out.

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fleang007   12-20-2008 at 04:44:40 AM
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I set up the psu works fine without the hd4830, however when i plug in the molex 6pin (two 4 pins going back to psu with adapter) the system won't even start up. Is there a compatiablity issue with the asus p5k-vm motherboard?

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