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SaiyanX   12-23-2002 at 04:45:27 AM

Hey, I'm going to build myself a new computer with a ASUS A7N8X mobo, 2 x 256 mb DDR400, and a Radeon 9700 pro in it. The case that i'm buying has a 350 watt power supply. I was wondering is that enough power for my system?

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upec   12-23-2002 at 05:48:27 AM
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It should be fine.

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svol   12-23-2002 at 03:14:37 PM
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Unless you run 3CDROMs and 3-4HDs and many casefans it will be enough.

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SaiyanX   12-23-2002 at 06:04:14 PM
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Well, I'm going to have 2 DVD/CD drives and 2 harddrives in the case. Plus the 9700 pro is a power sucker. Is the 350 watt power supply still enough? Even if i want to overclock the 2800+, is the 350 ps sufficient?

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svol   12-25-2002 at 11:02:09 AM
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Without OC I think it will be enough. But when you start OC'ing it could be that you need a better one. You just have to try to see if it supplies enough power when you start OC'ing a bit.

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lhgpoobaa   12-29-2002 at 11:13:16 AM
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350W should be sufficient, provided its a quality brand like Antec, Toptower or Enermax.
Though you may need more for really extreeme overclocking. (unlikely though)

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Rob423   12-29-2002 at 02:33:34 PM
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if you play on upgrading certain parts, that might need more power... then i'd save yourself the trouble and just go with a 431w Enermax for safekeeping

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