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Smps ???

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/smps.27846/

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spyne Original post #1
May 8, 2006 at 2:20 AM
I'm buying a pc with the following specs. :

amd athlon 64 x2 3800+
asus a8n-e mobo
xfx geforce 6600gt 256 mb pci-e
sony DVD writer
1.5 gb of ddr400
2 Hdds seagate Sata 160GB

WHat smps do I buy ?
powersafe 400W
powersafe 500W
VIP 450W sata
or what ??

please help me out ...
47shailesh
47shailesh #2
May 8, 2006 at 2:26 AM
i wud sugesst POWERSAFE 500 watts for ur current config though 400W wud work but is not enough & an initial investment for 500W wud help if lateron if u put more power hungry peripherals..
144
144 #3
May 8, 2006 at 2:27 AM
Do the Math by yourself on this site:
*www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/