PSU, how do I tell if it's enough

[agcheavin]

How can I tell if my 300 watt PSU is supplying enuff to my video card ? I'm running 2 HD, a DVD and a cd burner and a case fan as well as the 9800 pro.

Just a thought I had....

Gary

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<font color=red>AMD 2700 XP<font color=red>
<font color=red>Gecube 9800 pro Extreme<font color=red>
<font color=blue>ASUS A7N8X deluxe<font color=blue>
<font color=blue>1024 meg Dual Channel DDR 3200<font color=blue>
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[jihiggs]

does it work? now you know. how long it will work that way is another question

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[agcheavin]

Well I guess thats an answer, not the one I was hoping for but an answer just the same. I thought maybe If my PSU was low on grunt it might effect my FPS, and a better one may give it that little bit more..

Just a thought, but thanks for the reply.

Gary

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<font color=red>AMD 2700 XP<font color=red>
<font color=red>Gecube 9800 pro Extreme<font color=red>
<font color=blue>ASUS A7N8X deluxe<font color=blue>
<font color=blue>1024 meg Dual Channel DDR 3200<font color=blue>
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[dunno]

Insufficient power shouldn't affect performance but it will affect stability. So if you're having stability problems, the PSU is one thing to consider.

 

[cleeve]

dunno's got it spot on.

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[agcheavin]

No probs at all with stability...

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<font color=red>AMD 2700 XP<font color=red>
<font color=red>Gecube 9800 pro Extreme<font color=red>
<font color=blue>ASUS A7N8X deluxe<font color=blue>
<font color=blue>1024 meg Dual Channel DDR 3200<font color=blue>
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[pauldh]

Then it's enough. Cool, huh? Saves you some money.

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