Deja Q
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Wed Oct-13-04 08:58 PM
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| Recommended power supply? |
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My other one died. :-(
Antec has a low-end model (450W, $80) and a TruePower (430W, $120).
Which one should I get?
Thanks!
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| rwenos
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Wed Oct-13-04 08:59 PM
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translates into lower operating temperature.
But you probably don't need more than 300 watts, unless you're running six hard drives.
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| Deja Q
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Wed Oct-13-04 09:01 PM
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300GB hard drives 2x150)
Nvidia GeForce 5950 Ultra
Athlon 2700+ CPU
1GB RAM
PCI NIC
SB Audigy sound
Nvidia recommended 400W minimum. :-(
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| Tandalayo_Scheisskopf
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Wed Oct-13-04 09:00 PM
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| 2. Antec is pretty damn good. |
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They are cheaper because they sell more. Economies of scale.
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| Spider Jerusalem
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Wed Oct-13-04 10:26 PM
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| 4. Go with the TruePower. |
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Its output is the same as its rating, whereas a regular power supply puts out 20-25% less than rated.
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| TrogL
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Wed Oct-13-04 10:40 PM
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| 5. A power supply is a power supply |
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If you're spinning 16 drives, think about the more powerful one.
Hell it's cheaper. Get the Antec anyway.
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