Hugh, 5 hd @ 20watt (peak 30 @ system startup possibly) = 100 ~ 150 watt DVD CD 5 watt each USB 5 watt? per device CPU 100 watt? or up to 140 - depending ... I'd have to look up the manufacturer's specification MOBO 20 watts it'self memory 15 watts
I make that about 350watts, perhaps even 400 and Firewire nVidia 5600 GX 8 x AGP graphics plus it's extra cooling, I'd make very sure the airflow is adequate within the case and outside the case as well - not for use in the warmer parts of the world, unless there's also aircon to cool the air before it gets sucked into the case JimB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hugh Gundersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 8:36 PM Subject: Re: MB, CPU, RAM, PS choice On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:10:09 -0600, you wrote: >I am running XP-Pro w/ auto update enabled. Every 5 years or so I feel a need to get bigger, faster, and arguably better hardware. Tinkering with my home computer is a hobby of sorts. I want to be able to play DVD's and movies from my HD as well as having a machine that will work well for other home uses and light business applications. I also want to be able to run Vista, but not until after all of the rest of you on the List have figured out all the bugs and problems. I don't want to do this again for another 5 years or so. My plan is to pull my HD's and CD-DVD drives and pop them into a new box. > >Here's what I'm thinking of about, and would appreciate any thoughts. This is part of a package from Tiger Direct but these components are also available from a local over the counter seller who will assemble for the cost of labor. I tried doing some research and realized I was overwhelmed by the choices in MB/CPU/RAM products and decided to start with a package and go from there. > >Abit AX8 Via Socket 939 ATX MB >AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2.0GHz socket 939 Processor >Corsair Dual Channel 1024MB PC3200 DDR Memory (2 x 512MB) >550 Watt ATX 120mm Fan Modular Power Supply > >As is always the case, List members' time and thoughts are greatly appreciated. > >Harry Hi I have been running a 400Watt Power supply for about 3 years since my 350 melted and last November the 400 melted so now I've got a 650W supply and it's cool & quiet. 5 x Hdd 1 x DVD 1 x DVD/CD RW floppy multi card reader + front USB Firewire nVidia 5600 GX 8 x AGP graphics P3 3.2Gh 1.5Gb RAM Gigabyte MOBO Power supply is made by Q-TEC PSU triple fan 24P gold plated both 24 & 20 pin systems cost= £45GBPounds or $75US Sir Hugh of Bognor -- Remember. You may honestly belive that you understood everything you thought I said but what you thought you heard wasn't exactly what I said. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ---------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your picture included in the Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page? http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html If not, write to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ---------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your picture included in the Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page? http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html If not, write to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
