On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 03:43:08 -0800, S. Md. Kabeer Ahmed wrote:
> I have another question regarding the power supply for the AMD 64 bit
> motherboard. People say that it should be 400W with +12V trail.( if i
> remember what i have read on websites correct).
>
You've got it a little confused. It's the +12v rail, not trail, adn also
the 400W part was probably for the minimum overall wattage specification
but even AMD tech support has recommended a minimumof 475W overall spec.
Personally I'd buy the highest speced one available at a reasonable price,
but nothing less than 500W. The PSU puts out several different voltages
and any decent PSU (cheap or expensive) should list the amount of current
in amps that the psu will provide on each of these voltages. These
different voltages are referred to as rails. I've tested PSU's that state
as little as 18A for the +12v rail with success on an A64 system, but I'd
prefer something over 20A and my current PSU lists the +12v rail as 26A.
ANy PSU with an 18A or larger +12v rail will probably have more than
enough on the other major rails (+3.3v , +5v). Look at thre label on this
PSU to get an idea of what you should look for on the PSU you buy. Click
on label to enlarge.
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://store.mrtechus.com/60ulapatxcop.html" target="_blank">http://store.mrtechus.com/60ulapatxcop.html</a>
I wouldn't hesitate to use this one on any system, as I've been using a
very similar one for almost a year now, and expect it to last at least
several more years just like 100% of all the other cheap PSU's I've bought
for my systems have. I'll let you decide the pros and cons of spending $20
for a PSU vs. $120.
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