Pentium Switching to AMD Based System

[chau_ya]

Hi Experts,
My old comp. is Intel PII 233MHz. I'm thinking to upgrade it to AMD CPU/Motherboard based system. My question is that if I do so whether I have to change the current Power supply. Is there any difference of P/S between Intel and AMD systems? Please help me to clarify this point.
Regards,
Chau_ya.

 

[DSutcliffe]

Yes, the power supply that is on your old system is probably not up to the task of running the newer CPU, I would recommend a new 300W from the approved list at AMD's web site.

T-Bird 800Mhz
2X IBM 75GXP 30GB in RAID0 config
Geforce2 32MB
SB Live

 

[chau_ya]

Thanks dsutcliffe,
Mine is a 250w case. Is it powerfull enough for a T-Bird 800MHz system? But actually, my quest regard to the compatibility of the P/S system with the two CPU's.
Thanks again.
Chau_ya

 

[Arrow]

For two CPUs, you might want to look into a 350w or 400w power supply. When fully loaded, a 250w power supply might not be enough. Also make sure your power supply is AMD certified.

Rob
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[DSutcliffe]

Well, there are some 250W PS listed on amd's web site, check out the list to see if your power supply is there.

A good 300W power supply should only run you about $50-$60 US and if something is not quite right with your system, you will not question the power supply.

T-Bird 800Mhz
2X IBM 75GXP 30GB in RAID0 config
Geforce2 32MB
SB Live

 

[chau_ya]

Hello dsutcliffe,
Thanks. Sounds like a good advice. Thank you all.
Chau_ya.