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Re: Overtaxing PSU?
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April 24, 2014, 12:11:36 AM »
Hmm, at 115V AC, US power voltage, that's a whole 2 amps. This may not be enough for a PPC card and you other cards/expansions. I may be tempted to go with a 350Watt to be sure is has a bit to spare.
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The newer ones are not what they used to be. Switching types seem to be less efficient at higher output %. not sure.
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The old ones are brick's, if you still have one send it to that recap guy.
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