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Started by Gunbags Sep 14, 2000 at 10:33 AM 1 replies 600+ views
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Gunbags
Gunbags
I have an old desktop case with a 200Watt power supply. However, I just ordered an 600MHz Athlon processor. Will 200Watts be enough, or do I need a 250W or 300W PS. Thanks,
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Mithrandir
Mithrandir
200 watts is somewhat okay if you''re going to have a very minimum configuration:

sound, older video card, no disk drive, 1 hard drive.

Athlons require a lot of power however, and usually don''t like anything lower than 250.

I''d reccomend a 300.

I got a 400 for my Duron system, but thats for:
Monitor, Sound, Video, 2 hard drives, 2 floppies, 1 CD-ROM, 1 CD-RW, 2 ethernet cards.

it all depends on the system.

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justj
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I agree on the power supply - and you should plan on getting additional case fan(s) as well.

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