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Old 08-08-2007   #6 (permalink)
Ken Blake, MVP


 
 

Re: choosing the right power supply

On Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:58:43 -0700, MrSlartybartfast
<MrSlartybartfast@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> That's not a good answer Ken Blake MVP. The PSU which Carey Frisch MVP
> recommended would be a good choice since it is capable and well priced.



I'm sure it's a good one. But it's not the only good one.


> A PSU cannot be judged only on wattage, you also need to take into
> consideration the efficiency, power output at normal operating temperature,
> and most importantly, the amperage on the 12V rail.



All true. But his question was about wattage. As I pointed out,
correctly, it's highly unlikely that he needs as much as 500W.


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