on 11-26-2008 12:52 PM Guymon spake the following: > I still think the CPU is OK. I have ordered 2 1000mhz PIII to replace it(in > case), I have a slot for a second CPU so I will use it(my have to do a > reinstall of EWF). I don't think it's a capacitor issue, I know what to > look for in that, but it could be the power supply is underpowered. When I > built the system I tried to go light on the wattage usage so maybe this > "Game" is taxing the CPU enough that it AWKS the power supply, makes sence. > I have a nice 80% efficient NEW PS I will plop in after I get the new CPUs > and see if that helps. > > I'd hate to have to replace this hardware it's such a sweet little set up. > I don't think a power supply always uses its maximum output. The maximum is only how much load it can serve. A 200W PS serving 200W load should have very near the same power draw as a 600W PS serving a 200W load. The 600W might actually be lower since it is not at its maximum, and the system isn't saturated at load.
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