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under powered?

Aug 13, 2004 5:56AM PDT

hey everyone. i was wondering if this computer configuration would be under powered or would the 270 watts be more than enough. thanks

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Re: under powered?
Aug 13, 2004 7:20AM PDT

If not today, it will be soon. Here's why. The power supply is rated for that many Watts new. In a year it may lose from 10 to 50% of that rating depending on too many factors.

To keep out of trouble I add it all up and toss 100 more Watts into the supply rating. Those machines never show up due to an overtaxed power supply.

Bob

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Re: under powered?
Aug 13, 2004 7:52AM PDT

just wondering: what are the effects of an underpowered machine?

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Read these.
Aug 13, 2004 9:37AM PDT
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Re: Read these.
Aug 13, 2004 12:12PM PDT

thanks, bob