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Old 08-30-2002, 11:38 PM
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Question for PC hardware gurus.

I have just bought a new ultra-quiet 400W PSU (Power Supply Unit) from quietpc.com for my PC.

Being a lazy useless waste of life and space I haven't investigated whether there are any issues about replacing the PSU. I just bought the thing on a whim.

My question is - will it run everything fine? I ask because I have a vague recollection of powerful bits (like my geforce 3) needing a certain voltage from the PSU.

Also, is there anything important I need to know before I swap the PSUs?


thanks.
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Old 08-31-2002, 12:03 AM
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So long as it meets the systems power needs and fits in the space and the connectors are correct (I assume ATX) you should be good to go.
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Old 08-31-2002, 12:16 AM
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Yeah that sounds ummm...uhh...yummy, right after I finish this delicious haggis I'll have to try me some.


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Old 08-31-2002, 12:21 AM
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Yeah that sounds ummm...uhh...yummy, right after I finish this delicious haggis I'll have to try me some.


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Sure some of you might think this was a posting error, but in truth nothing goes with power supplies like poutine! Nothing!
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