OT: Power Supplies

Timothy Sandel timothy at jupiter.stcl.edu
Fri Nov 19 15:12:05 UTC 2004


On Fri, 2004-11-19 at 06:45 -0800, RoboticGolem wrote:
> Does everyone here agree that a 500watt power supply is sufficient
> enough for a dual MP 1800 board with 4 hard disks, DVDrom, cdrw,
> dvdrw, and plenty of self powered usb hubs?  I'm trying to figure out
> whats up with my computer and my next stop is to call an electrician.
> 
> -Matt
> 
I'm running a MP2800/antec true330 with 1 scsi hd (15k), 1 ide hd,
dvdrom, cd-burner and usb dvd-burner with no problems.  What brand/model
of power supply are you using?  Having 500 watts doesn't mean you have
enough power in the right voltages.

Timothy




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