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  1. 06-28-2005, 09:48 PM #1
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    Default What size PSU should I get?

    OK just figured out my PSUis Deceased. What would be the recomended size PSu for my System Be?

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  2. 06-28-2005, 10:36 PM #2
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    Default Re: What size PSU should I get?

    just get a 500 watt psi for about 120$...
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  3. 06-28-2005, 11:59 PM #3
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    Default Re: What size PSU should I get?

    why 500? just get like a 400 watt for like fifty , that should easily take care of your needs
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  4. 06-29-2005, 12:27 AM #4
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    Default Re: What size PSU should I get?

    a stable 350-400W is enough. the power doesnt really matter because if the 520W psu's voltages are below what it should be, its not gonna power up anything.
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  5. 06-29-2005, 12:56 AM #5
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    Default Re: What size PSU should I get?

    I think I'll be getting the 650w I can get for $22. Thanx for the input!
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  6. 06-29-2005, 01:56 AM #6
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    Default Re: What size PSU should I get?

    don't buy a random brand as it can kill your whole pc. try and get a well known brand
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    Default Re: What size PSU should I get?

    exatly, dont buy anything under 40 dollars, and for a 650 i wouldnt pay under 100
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    Default Re: What size PSU should I get?

    I only have 6 molex connectors, I had to purchase a spliter so that I would enough leads to plug everything in.How much does placement of the molex on the chain effect the power going to each device?I have all my fans chained together at the end of one of the strainds.
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  9. 02-15-2009, 11:53 AM #9
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    Default Re: What size PSU should I get?

    This thread is about four and a half years old

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    just get a 500 watt psi for about 120$...
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    Default Re: What size PSU should I get?

    think the thread digger miggt be a spammer, havent clicked the link in his sig tho :o
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