Is a 300watt PSU OK?

[143gadgets]

MB = MSI K8N Neo 2F
CPU= AMD 3500 64bit w/ stock fan
HD= Maxtor 40 GB (2 of these)
Ram = 1 GB Kingston Value Select Dual Channel Kit
Optical= Samsung DVDRW
Vid= Cheap agp video card

I have an old atx case that I already have and was wondering if I would need another PSU and case to run this system. What do u guys think. I don't want to spend too much more money. It is for my mom and I think this is all that she needs. Thanks

Chris

 

[andy43]

That seems a little underpowered to me...

 

[143gadgets]

Wat would u recommend? What would happen if I put it all together? Would it not start or would ther be problems?

 

[Trotter]

It would start, but would give you fits. Plus, it could fry your components.

There are wattage calculators online, but I don't know their addresses.

Go with a minimum of 450W. Why? Because later onyou'll want to upgrade to a better video card, bigger CPU, whatever.

It's better to have extra power you don't use than to be short on it.

Antec makes a great CPU. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ice=&MaxPrice=&SubCategory=58&Submit=Property

 

[waynejkruse10]

According to this psu calculator: http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/Power_Supply_Calculator.php?cmd=AMD

You will need around 300w as the bare minimum to power that system. If you choose to run it with a 300w PSU it will strain it which will shorten the life of the PSU and when the PSU dies it may take other components with it. Make sure you get a PSU at least 400w and make sure it isnt generic. Also make sure it uses the ATX 24pin plug for Athlon 64 motherboards.

 

[Jayce]

Also make sure it uses the ATX 24pin plug for Athlon 64 motherboards.

Hate to butt in, but I looked up the PSU I bought and it has a 20 pin connector, yet it's an ATX PSU. Did I do a boo-boo?

My PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153006