Power Supply Question

[Rob423]

Is 350watt enough... in what case would you need a 430 watt Power Supply..



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[Guest]

Enough for what? It depends on what your running. However 350W should be enough for most things. The next step up would be 400W.

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[Raystonn]

Please list your system specifications. Include the processor, number and types of drives, video card, and any other special considerations.

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[dhlucke]

It depends on the system, but for the best stability and long term reliability you might want to consider a 400W or above. This used to not be a problem, but current systems need a lot of juice.

I often link to pcpowerandcooling.com since they have a table of average power consumption from PC components. You basically want to add everything up and then make sure that your psu isn't stressed beyond 70%.

It also depends on what rails you'll be using. Each power supply is different.

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