C cod4lt Solid State Member Messages 9 Dec 7, 2008 #1 what will happen if i don't have a large enough power supply for my computer also how will i know how much i need thanks
what will happen if i don't have a large enough power supply for my computer also how will i know how much i need thanks
R rohan23 Fully Optimized Messages 4,087 Dec 7, 2008 #2 Your computer won't turn on. It might randomly turn off in demanding situations. You won't get the best performance out of your system. List your specs and we will tell you what you need.
Your computer won't turn on. It might randomly turn off in demanding situations. You won't get the best performance out of your system. List your specs and we will tell you what you need.
Atomic Rooster Omnipotent One Messages 11,161 Location USA Dec 7, 2008 #3 Well, the most common thing is that it wont power up. An underpowered supply can also cause instability. A nice site to calculate power needs is eXtreme Power Supply Calculator Lite v2.5
Well, the most common thing is that it wont power up. An underpowered supply can also cause instability. A nice site to calculate power needs is eXtreme Power Supply Calculator Lite v2.5
OP OP C cod4lt Solid State Member Messages 9 Dec 7, 2008 #4 Intel core 2 quad Q6600 2.40 4 gigs of ram nvidia geforce 8600 gt 4 fans umm... 2 cd drives i don't know what else to list... what else should i list
Intel core 2 quad Q6600 2.40 4 gigs of ram nvidia geforce 8600 gt 4 fans umm... 2 cd drives i don't know what else to list... what else should i list
Atomic Rooster Omnipotent One Messages 11,161 Location USA Dec 7, 2008 #5 What power supply do you currently have?
R rohan23 Fully Optimized Messages 4,087 Dec 7, 2008 #9 It is generic or a quality power supply? Did you get it with your case? Or did you buy it?
OP OP C cod4lt Solid State Member Messages 9 Dec 7, 2008 #10 i Don't think so probly not but its a APEVIA WIN-500XSPX APEVIA 500W JAVA Power Supply