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Myself and I
11-10-01, 07:17 AM
I am thinking about buying the new xp 1900+ and i need to know a few things about power supplies and voltage rails.
I will be buying the epox 8k7ha+ 266a mobo

I just went and looked on the amd website about recommended psu's and the enermax 450 watt was not on there but they did show a 350 watter. Should i just stick with my 300watt psu from aopen or should i upgrade it to overclock? I heard some people are not getting the full 5 volt power needed to become stable when overclocking with the enermax.
Tell me waht to do
The Overclocker
11-10-01, 11:11 AM
my enermax is fine, i have them 350 and the are no problems with the volatges, i would definatly get an enermax
Myself and I
11-10-01, 12:09 PM
The 450 watt enermax was not on the amd site
how do i knoiw if it will be alright?
ButcherUK
11-10-01, 12:13 PM
I have an Enermax 330, and have no stability problems.
Warlord2
11-10-01, 01:53 PM
the enermax is AMD approved

donno why its not on there site

may think about getting the 330watt if your not going to run many big fans
klosters64a
11-10-01, 03:43 PM
Ehh, Enermax is not the pinnacle of PS quality. Their 5V rails are not famous and their voltage regulation is a bit sloppy. Hold time is a bit short, too. IMHO, thermostat-controlled PS fans are not desirable, either. Especially if they don't switch on before it's HOT in your box.

If only >400W PS's from PC Power&Cooling weren't SO expensive.
Warlord2
11-10-01, 04:03 PM
so what is the next best after the PC Power&Cooling psu?

I need one too and was going ot get teh enermax 450watt but I need my 5v to be good.....


how are Powmax power supplies?
Wicked Klown
11-10-01, 04:41 PM
what size would ya`ll get for a 1.1 T-Bird. I plan on running three 80mm fans plus my Swiftech MC462-BA with the 68 C.F.M. Delta fan. An maybe two strobe lights.
Warlord2
11-10-01, 05:55 PM
what size would ya`ll get for a 1.1 T-Bird. I plan on running three 80mm fans plus my Swiftech MC462-BA with the 68 C.F.M. Delta fan. An maybe two strobe lights.


350watt would do just fine
Direwolf
11-10-01, 06:47 PM
I would try out the 300watt you have first, if it dont go well then get a 350

no reason in spending extra cash when it might work perfect ;)

I have a 300antec and im going to be running 4 80mm fans and athe 1800+

going to oc her to 1.7
Default
11-10-01, 06:56 PM
:eek: WOW:eek:


450 ATX/ATX12V has a 50 Amp 5 volt line!!!:eek: :eek:
Warlord2
11-10-01, 08:16 PM
I just ordered a enermax 431watt from newegg.com

I can feel the power already:D
jbslow
11-10-01, 08:17 PM
Antec PP403 400 watt PSU I have one and its awesome I would recommend it to anyone.