Psu

[GrimReaper23]

alright I've been trying to do the PSU calculators and they seem kinda low I have a DFI Lanparty Ultra-D, 3200+ venice, 1 80 GIG harddrive,2x 512 MEG Twinmos ram, ATi x300 se Hypermemory VGA and 3 USB that takes Power. so will a 350 watt PSU antec be good enough for time being?

 

[GrimReaper23]

Any help?

 

[idiotec]

watts do not tell the whole story. How many amps on the 12v? If it is a really good 350w, it would probably work, but it is pushing it. I would look for a good one over 400w.

 

[dhw200]

its an antec, so its quality. Its prolly okay, though it might be a little on the risky side

 

[GrimReaper23]

whats the worst it can do? it has 10 amps on 12 rail

 

[GrimReaper23]

but I have a 450 watt RAIDMAX with +12 V at 14 A and -12 at .8 A I don't know much about PSU's.

 

[idiotec]

whats the worst it can do? it has 10 amps on 12 rail

Ouch, that's low. Well when it is under powered it can cause instabilities and cause extra stress when components are under powered.

 

[GrimReaper23]

read update. I'm probably gonna try to get a 450 WATT Modstream PSU once my friend buy's my Computer. Or should I try to get a different PSU once I get the money around 100 USD please

 

[idiotec]

Even 14a on the 12v is low. I would look for at least 18a.

 

[GrimReaper23]

but now I look at the modstream it is only 20 pin I need 24 Pin can anyone help me on this too?