On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:29:26 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>
>I purchased one of those Seagate 250 Gig drives from Outpost.Com for
>my wife's computer.
>
>It's a 4-5 year old E-Machine with only a 150Watt Power Supply.
>
>Currently it's running the MB, a HD, CD and a Floppy.
>
>I couldn't see the requirements for the new Seagate.
>
>What do you advise......other than tossing the machine and getting a new
>one <smile>?
>
>I do have a new case and power supply, but would rather not "switch it
>out" if it will work with the 150 watt PS.
>
>Regards,
>
>Jim
Would probably work - plug it in and see. If it has a spare Hdd Molex plug then
there is every good chance it will work but I will say that I have had 2 power
supplies die on me through caps failing under heat stress one was a 350W and the
other was a 500W so watch the PS temp too. Occasionally wave your hand over the
exhaust to feel the heat.
If you start to smell vinegar (or Silicon sealant curing off) then switch off
and get a new Power Supply unless you have just sealed the shower basin?
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