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johnoh   10-13-2002 at 05:57:11 PM

I have been thinking about getting a new power supply but having read through more posts I realize that I have done nothing to tweak my existing one. I have to admit I didn't even know it was possible. Can anyone give me some advice as to how this is done.

As background, I have an ecs k7vta3 v1 mobo, 1.4ghz t-bird, 40mb ibm 7200rpm drive, 512 pc2100 memory, Inno3d Ti4200 video. I have tried two 300w power supplies, an Allied and a Powerup. With the Powerup I get random lock ups within a few minutes of boot up and with the Allied I have had one lock up in several days. When I put in my old ati Rage video card the system locks up less frequently with the Powerup, and I haven't tried it with the Allied. Thanks for any advice.

John A

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jihiggs   10-13-2002 at 08:14:33 PM
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dont tweak your powersupply. it wont give you more watts (wich is probly what you need). your problems are more than likely related to a failing psu. tweaking it will only make it die sooner.

how do you shoot the devil in the back? what happens if you miss? -verbal

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