What PSU?

[Bezzaboy1234]

Yeah that looks like an SFX PSU, I'll save that so if I decide it needs more power I have something to look at =)

Thanks guys

 

[Bezzaboy1234]

So managed to grab an old PC case from a friend and put it together inside that with an ATX 430Watt PSU as the M-ATX psu in the case from what I can see is only 110W which I don't think is enough to power that X3.

Is there any possible way to see what kind of power draw the system is using on windows at all? or is there no discernible way of telling?

 

[Leeroy123]

I think theres a free programme called Joulemeter which measures it.

 

[Bezzaboy1234]

Comes up with some weird stuff, Think its designed for laptop power bricks rather than desktops,

Thanks anyway's

 

[nickeverett]

So managed to grab an old PC case from a friend and put it together inside that with an ATX 430Watt PSU as the M-ATX psu in the case from what I can see is only 110W which I don't think is enough to power that X3.

Is there any possible way to see what kind of power draw the system is using on windows at all? or is there no discernible way of telling?

PSU Calculator

 

[Bezzaboy1234]

Tried that, As accurate as it is. I thought there might be some sort of sensor or device that allows to you to tell the exact amount of power draw, but its cool, I'll get a 300W just to be safe =)

 

[pc_monkey]

@ Bezzaboy1234, what did you get in the end ? I'm also looking to replace the CiT psu that came with my micro atx case .

 

[Bezzaboy1234]

Haven't bought the case yet, Don't get paid till the end of the month, When I do i'll replace the case, if the PSU sucks I'll be replacing it with the Be Quiet 300W 80+ =)

 

[ltnmzh]

SilverStone has some silent PSUs. I was looking at them but went for the 450W that comes with my case SG05BB450

 

[Bezzaboy1234]

Yeah I saw, they don't do a 300W, and the 450W is about 50/80 which is a bit expensive when you can get a modular ATX 800W for around £80