PSU help: Urgent!

helpme1234

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Hi I need help finding out if my PSU unit is suffient for my computer.

I have a 300W PSU.

Here are my PC specs:

I have an MSI motherboard, if you need more info, here is the link http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7632398&CatId=7248

AMD CPU Phenom II x4

8 Gig of Ram. (4 Sticks, 2 gig each)

NVIDIA GeForce 210 Graphics card http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=852267&CatId=3585

A PCI wireless internet card

USB mouse, keyboard, and webcam

SATA 1 TB HDD

SATA DVD Drive

If you need more specs, I can provide them.

My PC has not cut out or shut down once, but I have only had it 2 weeks. I do not feel excessive heat at all when I put my hand over the power supply.

What I need to know if my 300W PSU is enough. I just built this computer and I dont want to risk damaging any parts. If I am using this 300W, am I in any way, shape, or form damaging my computer hardware? I would like to find out as soon as possible. Do I need a 400W PSU or more? Is my computer at risk?

Please reply for your thoughts.
 
Short Version: No.

Long Version: Get a CX600 or TX650 to replace the underpowered unit before something is taken out by that underpowered unit.
 
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