How do I know if I'm stressing my power supply. How can I know how much overall power I'm using so I can know if I need to upgrade my power supply? I tried doing a search, and I couldn't find the answer. I'm currently using a 350W power supply.
Originally Posted by steveo42024 Check your voltages when running prime 95. And run ati tool while your at it. ![]() |
Originally Posted by tractrpl Yeah, it's only a 350W PSU. I think in the future I'll upgrade to a 450W, but right now, I'm broke. At the very least, a 450W will run cooler under loads than mine does currently, even if it's not that bad under stress. |
Originally Posted by stevo3 http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ try that calculator, obviously it cannot be 100% accurate but it should give you a general idea. |