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    Can a 350W 20 12V PSU power this setup?

    2 X 12cm Fans
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    I've not built a C2D system before, and since I'm never going to overclock this, I was just wondering would I be fine with this?
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    Re: Can a 350W 20 12V PSU power this setup?

    A 350w would be a bit light. The power unit is the most important part of your system , so go for something that gives you a bit of slack . A good made is essential -try corsair 520 or 620 as they have an excellent reputation.

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    Re: Can a 350W 20 12V PSU power this setup?

    Doh, Ideally I didn't want to spend more moeny, and yes 350W is the max/peak value, I don' think the psu can sustain that for long.
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    Re: Can a 350W 20 12V PSU power this setup?

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=644038

    This will power your system and not brake the bank.

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    Re: Can a 350W 20 12V PSU power this setup?

    Quote Originally Posted by merdat View Post
    A 350w would be a bit light. The power unit is the most important part of your system , so go for something that gives you a bit of slack . A good made is essential -try corsair 520 or 620 as they have an excellent reputation.
    Definately no need for the 620w in this case. A 520w version would be more than good enough.

    I would suggest something supplying 450w+

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    Re: Can a 350W 20 12V PSU power this setup?

    insufficient power is a frequent cause of intermittent problems. (and therefore most worth avoiding). Personally I'd recommend 500w + - need a good reliable make.

    http://www.scan.co.uk/products/produ...oductID=675396
    is on today only at scan (and 480w is close)

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    Re: Can a 350W 20 12V PSU power this setup?

    If you can try getting a dual rail PSU,Their not so expensive and the make for quite a stable system :-)

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    Re: Can a 350W 20 12V PSU power this setup?

    I've used 350w on this system before, that is slightly lower spec (click my system), had no problems, but if you are buying a new psu then go for a slightly better one as you never know when you will get the urge to add more.
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