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AMD 64 system power requirements?
System detail
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amd 64 3200+
asus motherboard
2x512mb ddr ram
1 7600gt nvidia graphics card
1 creative soundblaster 7.1
1 160gb sata HDD
1 sony DVD-rw dual layer
1 120mm system fan
1 USB printer
1 USB controller
antec smart power 400W
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plan to add one more hdd - 250gb sata HDD
will the power supply be sufficient in such a scenario?
dont tell me to go to certain sites to calculate it as I have already done it all.
i want to know in real terms whether it would be sufficient - peak load and normal load.
2 Answers
- interludeLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
You should be ok, but I would suggest going with something higher.
Good choice on your PSU. Personally, I love Antec's line of power supplies.
- 1 decade ago
As long as the 400w is constant and not peak power then you are fine. I have a computer that uses a lot more power and I am running 500w.
