Well as PC MAGAZINE says, the power suply is the most not thought about component in a pc. I designed a computer I am going to build then realized, I jneed a power suply. I am probably going to be buying things from www.pcpowerandcooling.com I know nothing about power suplys, anyone want to tell me what to look for. my computer is going to probably need a lot of power, and I want to spend whatever is necessary but not over $100 dollars, unless that is what is neeed

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ah, I see they have the internet on computers now
-Homer

depends entirely upon the processor you wish to use. AMD or Intel PSUs vary in requirments. amount of ram, number of harddisks, type of graphics cards. details.

I would have to say if you were building a power system using the latest parts (such as a XP 2400 or 2600, a GF4 Ti, Radeon 9700, or a P4 over 2.26), you should get at least a 400W. I know my computer has a 340W with a XP 2200+ and a GF4 Ti 4600, but you never know, espessilly if you plan on overclocking.

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well
im thinking about overclocking, but i wont mess with any of those kits, only the switches on the motherboard. I am going to use a pretty top line video card and sound card and a pentium 4 2.4 ghz. Ok so 400 watt sounds good

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ah, I see they have the internet on computers now
-Homer

sorry im pretty new, but i cant find how many atts they have on pcpowerandcooling.com, can someone help?

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ah, I see they have the internet on computers now
-Homer

this is the power suply it recomended http://www.pcpowerandcooling.com/pr...ector/index.htm

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-Homer

LOL They dont even list mine... I guess 660W is enough for my system... Those prices look a little steep to me though.

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Ok on pcpowerandcooling, if that is where you prefer to buy the power supply from, I followed the link you posted and here is what I choose for YOUR system.
1. Single CPU motherboard
2. Home
3. ATX
4. Quiet Environment
5. Mid Tower Case
6. 256MB or more ram
7. 2-3 Hard drives (cd-roms count with this)
For those answers they recommended a 275watt Silencer Power supply for 63.75. This seems a little small for newer systems. I can hardly remember the last person I met within the last year and a half that had less than 300watts. Also 275watts for $63.75? Seems a little steep.
With prices the way they are and compents requiring the power they do (with people running multiple cd-rom's, hard drives etc..) I would at least do 350watts, But really 400watts would be the most bang for you buck!! And if you can stay away from pcpowerandcooling. Try www.pricewatch.com first or even www.tcwo.com

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