I have access to a Dell Dimension 8300. The computer has a 250 Watt PSU. A 250 Watt PSU seems a bit week to power the machine.
The machine's components are as follows:
I would like to know whether the included 250 Watt power supply is sufficient.
Also is an index of power requirements for components covieniently available? If so, where?
Comments appreciated. If anything was left out or relevant questions exist, make it/them known.
The machine's components are as follows:
Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.80GHz (Socket 478, Northwood)
2 x 256MB PC3200, RAM
Analog Devices AD1980 Integrated Audio
Creative Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Digital
nVidia GeForce FX 5200 (AGP) (overclocked at "Detect[ed] Optimal Frequencies" from nVidia's ForceWare driver controls)
BCM V.92 56K Modem
Intel PRO/100 VE Integrated Network Connection
Seagate ST3120026AS (120 GB, 7200 RPM, Serial ATA)
SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616E
Hitachi/LG GCE-8483B CD-RW
3.5" Floppy Drive
2 x 80 mm fans
PS/2 Logitech Mouse
Keyboard
2 x 256MB PC3200, RAM
Analog Devices AD1980 Integrated Audio
Creative Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Digital
nVidia GeForce FX 5200 (AGP) (overclocked at "Detect[ed] Optimal Frequencies" from nVidia's ForceWare driver controls)
BCM V.92 56K Modem
Intel PRO/100 VE Integrated Network Connection
Seagate ST3120026AS (120 GB, 7200 RPM, Serial ATA)
SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616E
Hitachi/LG GCE-8483B CD-RW
3.5" Floppy Drive
2 x 80 mm fans
PS/2 Logitech Mouse
Keyboard
I would like to know whether the included 250 Watt power supply is sufficient.
Also is an index of power requirements for components covieniently available? If so, where?
Comments appreciated. If anything was left out or relevant questions exist, make it/them known.
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