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    Re: Opinions appreciated on this cheap home PC & whether it's good value

    ignore me, ignore me. Should read properly before posting

    Looks like the PSU was designed for older computers that drew most of their CPU power from the 5V rail. I'd avoid putting too much load on your CPU if I was you (either that or see if you can undervolt it at all) - that 12V rail only produces 96W, and your CPU can pull up to 95W!!

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    Re: Opinions appreciated on this cheap home PC & whether it's good value

    The 'sticker-hidden-on-the-underside-of-the-psu' program

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    Re: Opinions appreciated on this cheap home PC & whether it's good value

    Quote Originally Posted by Rob_B View Post
    The 'sticker-hidden-on-the-underside-of-the-psu' program
    Yeah Yeah, I know - I read A but my head translated it to V on the way through! It's late and I'm getting old

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    Re: Opinions appreciated on this cheap home PC & whether it's good value

    To be honest I only know the higher the 12V the better, don't know the rest

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    Re: Opinions appreciated on this cheap home PC & whether it's good value

    looks like a good bet for a non gaming workhorse

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    Re: Opinions appreciated on this cheap home PC & whether it's good value

    Yeah it's fine so far, just gonna try to rip/encode a DVD to see how long it takes. No real reason, just want to test it!

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