Viewing Thread:
"145w enough?"

I am thinking of building another cheap system using an old case i have which has a 145watt psu.

i want to use:

GigaByte Pro savage KT266 mobo
AMD Duron 1.3GHz
the 8.4gb hard drive it had before (must be ok)
1 CD-ROM
The monitor will run off it too


will 145watt be enough
the problem is i can get a case + psu for the same price as a 300w psu

though that may have become monotonous, though you never know

LOL

I really should have tried to write more 'thoughs' into that post...

the monitor can be anywhere though, although he could probably fix a flat screen in there :p

Really is just a novelty PC though... easier to carry than a normal PC though.

that brief*case* rules.
Pity u need a monitor afterwards to weigh it all down

Just keep your bum to the wall when big camp ruari's around...

My mate Big Camp Ruari says you'll be fine. Eg:

http://www.groovycarrot.co.uk/ briefcasemirror/briefcase.html (SPACE)

E-mail him if you have any problems, [email protected]. He's big 'n' camp 'n' friendly, don't be shy. Plus, monitors are just passthrough connections to the mains, it doesn't drain the PSU.

Although if you have any problems you'll need to upgrade sharpish.

145w is not enough.

Any local PC shop should have at least 200w supplys in...

I know but all the places i've seen such cheap cases in need credit cards so i cant buy from them as i dont have one i saw a case with 300w psu for 21.98 but i was hoping i wouldnt need one

Memorandum wrote:
> will 145watt be enough

no, you can buy cases with 300w PSUs for around £10, I got mine for £20 about a year ago, very nice case.

I am thinking of building another cheap system using an old case i have which has a 145watt psu.

i want to use:

GigaByte Pro savage KT266 mobo
AMD Duron 1.3GHz
the 8.4gb hard drive it had before (must be ok)
1 CD-ROM
The monitor will run off it too


will 145watt be enough
the problem is i can get a case + psu for the same price as a 300w psu