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EricHansen   05-20-2002 at 01:43:55 AM

Hi,

Here's what I have:

Windows XP
AMD Athlon@900MHZ
2HDD (1-30GB 5400RPM, 2-20GB 5400RPM)
512MB RAM
NVIDIA TNT2 M64, 32MB
CDROM and CDRW
ADSL Internet Connection
PSU = 250Watts

The problem is:

My computer restarts byitself, as much as 3 times in a row!, errors pop out every hour or so...and PSU get real hot.
So I turn on de AC in my room, and the errors stop a little bit, the PSU cools down, but computer still restarts when I use Heavy apps or have to many windows openend.

Im pretty sure my problem is the PSU, but I dont really know much about them..can someone, suggest what size PSU I should, if this is the problem?

RGDS

Eric

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upec   05-20-2002 at 03:40:48 AM
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Quality of PSU is very important too. Enermax make very high quallity PSU. I would suggest you to get an ENERMAX EG365P.

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EricHansen   05-20-2002 at 04:59:50 PM
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Thanks for your reply, I couldnt find Enermex, but did find one with the brand CodeGen model: 200XA...is this good enough for my needs??

RGDS

Eric

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upec   05-20-2002 at 08:54:08 PM
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YOu will need at least 300 Watt. You can get an Enermax PSU from newegg.com.

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btvillarin   05-20-2002 at 09:10:09 PM
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Just to add, 250W isn't enough to power the components you have. That's why it's overstressed. And, the spelling is <b>ENERMAX</b>, not <b>Enermex</b>. It could've been the reason you didn't find it.

Bryan

<font color=red><A HREF="http://www.btvillarin.com" target="_new">btvillarin.com</A> - My Windows XP-based Website</font color=red>

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EricHansen   05-21-2002 at 12:43:32 AM
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Thanks guys for all your help, I got my hand on an EnermAX ;) @300W
And everything is running very smoothly now, and best of all, Its not overheating like before...thanks for all the help.

RGDS

Eric

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btvillarin   05-21-2002 at 02:01:33 AM
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Nice. I hope we don't hear of any problems from you anytime soon...heh heh heh... :wink:

Later,
Bryan

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