Byron
Jun 21 2004, 05:08 PM
Hey,
I'm thinking about upgrading my power supply, but i'm not sure if I really need it. So is there a utility that tells you how many watts you are using? I have a utility that came with my mobo that tells me the voltages of the current power supply, but I want to know how many watts I'm using. Any good free programs for this?
Mangar
Jun 21 2004, 05:09 PM
One thing I look at before that is.. is the one your looking at stable power. You can have all the watts on the market, but if it's not stable on the rails, you're risking a lot.
BloodySunday
Jun 21 2004, 05:11 PM
Idk about any programs that will tell you but you could just open up the case and look on the sticker on the PSU.
Byron
Jun 21 2004, 05:13 PM
i'm lookin for a prog to tell how many watts i'm using not how many the psu can handle. Here is a pic of my voltages if it helps.
kobalt
Jun 21 2004, 06:50 PM
Byron
Jun 21 2004, 07:34 PM
youch, looks like i'm going to be modding the psu i have comin. a 420 watt that's comin with my case tommor

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hardnrg
Jun 22 2004, 09:30 AM
i hope "modding" means "returning for an exchange/refund"...
Byron
Jun 22 2004, 09:32 AM
na, i've got a psu tester, and if it passes that, then i think i'm going to put it in a psu case & change out the fans on it to led fans.
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