Getting a PSU for a motherboard...

[Rikkelz]

I was given an old pc with a few parts missing and I need to buy an ATX PSU for it now I'm now sure what I shoud get (250 - 300W) cause I cant find the specs for the motherboad, its an Intel SE440BX2, Does anyone know what I should get?? Or where I can get specs, Does it matter?

Anyway Thanks!

---Rikkelz---

PS. Have you seen our old site decaying??

[duffy90210]

The BX will run ok on a 200W-PSU, but would be safe to say 300W or more in case you need to upgrade your board later.

HTH

[Rikkelz]

Thanks Very Much Duffy! Just thought I might blow it if I got one too powerful! Thanks Again,


Rikkelz

[Virgin San]

You don't have to worry about "too much power", the components will only draw as much power as they need, the power rating is simply the maximum deliverable.

[emailrob]

Also, if you will be running it constantly, and assing DVDRW etc then consider a better make such as Antec or Enermax, they cost about £40. Well worth an investment.