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faste   06-30-2009 at 03:54:38 AM

I think my psu is taking a crap. it turns off whenever it feels like it. I currently have an antec true 480 powering my system but i an starting to think that when i built this system i went to small in watts. I have a asus p4c800 deluxe with intel 2.8 p4. also have corsair 2gp ram and ati x1650 pro. I am using 2 sata segate barracudas in raid1. i use the computer mostly for gaming especially bf2. Is 480 watts enough or should I have gone to 600wts? if so what brands do you like

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AKM880   06-30-2009 at 04:32:37 AM
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That PSU should be enough to power that system, what are the PSU specs?

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theAnimal   06-30-2009 at 06:24:26 AM
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That PSU is plenty of power. How old is it?

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zipzoomflyhigh   06-30-2009 at 03:49:02 PM
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Way more than enough power. Is it still under warranty?? A 380w would be plenty.

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341016


If your on a budget, I've been using this one for almost 3 years now. (mines labeled 600w, but is the same model number RS-500-PCAR.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817171031


Message edited by zipzoomflyhigh on 07-01-2009 at 03:34:11 AM
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