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Re: A1XE : cpu fan not running, no video output
« on: July 16, 2003, 07:54:48 PM »
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Framiga wrote:
Not all PowerSupply, works in the same way!
Some requires, minimum charge, to works correctly.


Switching power supplies require a minimum load to operate correctly.  Without the minimum load, voltage regulation may be poor or, worse, the PSU could be damaged.  Linear power supplies don't generally have such a limitation but are far less efficient.

At any rate, a 440W or even 600W (but, what A1 needs something that beefy?), PSU won't be damaged by an A1.  If you're using a faster harddrive, it alone presents enough load to satisfy the PSU unless you have an exceedingly cheap supply.  You definately get what you pay for with power supplies, regardless of application.
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