How to compute wattage/Doc if you're around...

[Sonny]

I just got a new 431W PSU & I was wondering if it will be enough when I get my KR7A - RAID, XP????(which ever is fastest when the time comes), 2 X 256MB 2700 CAS2 DDR, Ti500, another hard drive & a CDRW. I got 4 days left to decide to upgrade it to 550W. Since most of the upgrades will be trikling in one at a time it's more of a guessing game. Thanks for the input guys & girls

 

[RedDeathDrinker]

It should be fine for your new mobo. If you're worried, get a cheapo 300W PSU, and use it to power your drives and fans, leaving your 431W PSU to power the mobo.........

 

[Doctor]

That PS should be plenty of energy for you're set up. I previously had an Antec 400W supply, and was running:

1.4 TBird @ 1804mhz
3-IBM 60GXP 7200RPM HD's
1-24X CD Burner
1-16X DVD
GeForce III running @ 260/575
Promise Raid card
10/100 Intel Network card
OrangeMicro USB 2.0/FireWire card
SoundBlaster 5.1 Live
3-120MM Fans
3-265meg memory sticks
1-mobo w/volt mod to 2.2v

AND a VapoChill case, with a internal vapor phase change compressor, running off the same 12V line!

Now I have the Enermax 550W, cus I felt depraved.

You should be safe..................

Doctor

 

[Sonny]

Hmm....