Power Supply Power?

iamaufo · 10th October 2004, 1:44 PM

How much power is too much power? I am thinking of upgrading my PSU cause i think that all the fans i put in recently is to much load for my current 330 watt PSU. My mobo is an MSI MS-6704, and am thinking of getting atleast a 400 or so watt SILENT PSU? I will i hurt my current setup? Also, are there any suggestions of a really good and quiet PSU? I am leaning toward a thermaltake or a zalman?

Thraxeh · 10th October 2004, 1:48 PM

what are the other components ? and what is the brand of the PSU ? antec ?

iamaufo · 10th October 2004, 1:52 PM

Here goes, 2 120 gig hdds, dvd burner, dvd drive, geforce 4 ti 4200, fdd, spark 7+ cpu cooler, nexus fan controller, and 4 case fans.....my current psu is an enermax 300 watt psu.

Thraxeh · 10th October 2004, 1:57 PM

well, if ur having problems with the psu then get a new one, but if ur not then i dont see the reason to change

iamaufo · 10th October 2004, 2:01 PM

I just noticed that it (psu) was a bit warmer after adding 2 more fans a new hdd and 2 ccfls lights. I am also trying to make my case as quiet as possible.

iamaufo · 10th October 2004, 2:03 PM

BTW is there a program out there that can calculate the amout of power being used with my computer is running?

Kenny12 · 10th October 2004, 4:32 PM

i'm using some 250W Tiger Supply here, on my system

works for now with no whine!

i've modded the fan to run on 7V as well and getting good temps from exhaust

phextwin · 10th October 2004, 4:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamaufo

BTW is there a program out there that can calculate the amout of power being used with my computer is running?

There is but i wouldnt trust the results as far as i could throw them.

10th October 2004, 1:44 PM	#1
iamaufo Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 62	Power Supply Power? How much power is too much power? I am thinking of upgrading my PSU cause i think that all the fans i put in recently is to much load for my current 330 watt PSU. My mobo is an MSI MS-6704, and am thinking of getting atleast a 400 or so watt SILENT PSU? I will i hurt my current setup? Also, are there any suggestions of a really good and quiet PSU? I am leaning toward a thermaltake or a zalman?

10th October 2004, 4:32 PM	#7
Kenny12 Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,796	i'm using some 250W Tiger Supply here, on my system works for now with no whine! i've modded the fan to run on 7V as well and getting good temps from exhaust __________________ Flickr Smug Mug

10th October 2004, 1:48 PM	#2
Thraxeh Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Australia NSW Posts: 4,134	what are the other components ? and what is the brand of the PSU ? antec ?

10th October 2004, 1:52 PM	#3
iamaufo Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 62	Here goes, 2 120 gig hdds, dvd burner, dvd drive, geforce 4 ti 4200, fdd, spark 7+ cpu cooler, nexus fan controller, and 4 case fans.....my current psu is an enermax 300 watt psu.

10th October 2004, 1:57 PM	#4
Thraxeh Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Australia NSW Posts: 4,134	well, if ur having problems with the psu then get a new one, but if ur not then i dont see the reason to change

10th October 2004, 2:01 PM	#5
iamaufo Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 62	I just noticed that it (psu) was a bit warmer after adding 2 more fans a new hdd and 2 ccfls lights. I am also trying to make my case as quiet as possible.

10th October 2004, 2:03 PM	#6
iamaufo Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 62	BTW is there a program out there that can calculate the amout of power being used with my computer is running?