Can a 450W PSU handle all this?

voyagerfan99

voyagerfan99

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I'm currently running 3 hard drives, two DVD burners, two 80MM fans, a 120MM fan, and cathodes. My case also has some lights on the front and a power light. I'm getting a 9600 GSO. Will my PSU be able to handle all this or should I get a stronger PSU? (Specs are in sig)
 
Erm I would not recommend that, normally case PSU's are crap...and a PSU at came with a $20 case is going to be a joke. Besides don't get fooled by the wattage as much, try to find out how many amps are being carried through the rails (especially the 12v) :)
 
Moocher said:
Erm I would not recommend that, normally case PSU's are crap...and a PSU at came with a $20 case is going to be a joke. Besides don't get fooled by the wattage as much, try to find out how many amps are being carried through the rails (especially the 12v) :)
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Well I read the reviews on my case when I bought it and a lot of the reviews said their PSU died in a few days. Mine has lasted the full 2 years I've had it, so I don't imagine it'll go on me just yet.
 
voyagerfan99 said:
Well I read the reviews on my case when I bought it and a lot of the reviews said their PSU died in a few days. Mine has lasted the full 2 years I've had it, so I don't imagine it'll go on me just yet.
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Maybe you just got lucky, with generic PSU's (all generic products really) there is always a lapse of quality...so who know you might get a working PSU that last a while or you might end up with a piece of crap that fries your entire board... its not a chance I'm willing to take but hey its not my decision ;)
 
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