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 Posted: 04/27/04 - 21:53 Post subject: What power supply do you recommend?
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Looking to replace my current power supply (only 250W). My new Radeon 9800 Pro 128mb recommends at least a 300W, so...should I go with like a 450 to be safe? Higher?
Also, what brands/models are good? I have no idea when it comes to power supplies...
I have a HP Pavilion a367c computer, so it'd need to be compatible w/ that :P
any suggestions?
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Yabden
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Posted: 04/27/04 - 22:01 Post subject:
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I say 480-500 and you should be set for a long time
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sinrakin
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Pags
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Posted: 04/27/04 - 22:31 Post subject:
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Thanks!
I tried the calc and came up with approx 331W recommended for my machine, so I'll probably end up with a 500 maybe. How much can I expect to pay for this?
I went to pricewatch and checked out their power supplies, but they are organized by price range, not make/model or wattage. I noticed some of the higher wattage power supplies are alot cheaper than some of the lower watted(is that a word?) power supplies. I'm guessing theres a reason ;p
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Yabden
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Paco
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GruntingCod
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Posted: 04/27/04 - 23:09 Post subject:
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Thats f*****g slick. Except it glows purple bud. 
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Paco
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Posted: 04/27/04 - 23:12 Post subject:
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well, actually, it's blue
photo isn't doin it justice
i can look on the back of my machine and see that it's blue..it's what I have...well, mine's a bit bigger, but you get the point
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GruntingCod
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Posted: 04/27/04 - 23:12 Post subject:
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Ohh you have it. Ok then, its blue. It would be uber if it was purple though heh.
I personally like this one becasue the cords are bundled.
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Paco
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Posted: 04/27/04 - 23:18 Post subject:
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I don't think they have a purple one..well, not at the time I was surfing for them..
i like that one you posted, wish i had seen that
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Pags
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Frashii
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 16:34 Post subject:
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I bought a TrueBlue Silent 550 power supply from CompUSA for $145, then ordered it off amazon.com for $89.00
when it came in, I 'returned' the amazon.com purchased one to CompUSA for a refund..
Thus I got what I wanted for $89.00 without waiting 11 days!
(Verify that the SKU's match up and life is good)
love,
Frashii
PS. Silent power supplies 100% rock.
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