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Do I have Enough Power?

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I was thinking of upgrading my CPU to a Phenom X4(125W). With my current setup, is 500W enough power to run it?

Also I need a good cooler recommendation, one that will fit on my M-ATX Mobo.

Thanks in Advance,
Mega
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xxicrimsonixx
Definitely. I would get a Phenom 2, although I would first make sure that it is compatable with your board.
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yawnbox
yea you're fine
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linskingdom
The Rosewill Stallion 500W usually can do 300w on 12v so you should be fine.
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gerikoh
yes you have enough power coz your megaman! don't forget to leave without rush.


lol


seriously, you'll be alright with the upgrade.
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Originally Posted by gerikoh
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yes you have enough power coz your megaman! don't forget to leave without rush.


lol


seriously, you'll be alright with the upgrade.


Haha, I laughed at that one.
Thanks for the advice fellas, + rep for all.

Also any of you know of a good AMD2+ cooler, that will fit on a MATX Mobo?
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gerikoh
what's the width of your case? here's a good short hsf that will surely fit in.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103046
here's the review
http://www.frostytech.com/articlevie...id=2288&page=4

oh yeah if you're thinking about going a phI quad, ph2 tri is faster, cooler and more efficient for the same pricerange.
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Yeah I think I will get a Phenom II X4, AMD CPUs are cheap anyway getting the best one won't be too much more.
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