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Old 07-29-06   #1 (permalink)
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Default how do you if you got to much in your psu?
just wondering because i was thinking about adding some things and i already got alot sucking power on my 400w psu.
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how can you tell what your psu can handle? i was thinking about adding another hd but i already got the power split so many times.
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Get an ammeter and hook it up to the secondary winding of the power transformer. If it reads more than the full load amps on the spec tag, then you know you`ve overloaded it.
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Use a psu calculator.

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculator.jsp
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Yes the PSU calculators are great. I see that you are using a generic PSU. Unfortunately there usually very poorly buit and are weak in alot of aspects. It may be better to purchase a better one such as this one.

This would be a great one and would last : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151024
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Hey Stillhouse,

That sure beats the way I figured power consumption. `Awesome site.
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I have a very good quality 450W w/dual +12volt rails. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104954
Just ask some ppl around here they will tell you its quality is the best for the dollar. $45 shipped and I still have reciept... it was used for only 4 weeks exactly to the day.
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I forgot to mention that the PSU in my sig would be a good consideration also.
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^ that is a bad ass psu
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