i have a 305 watt power supply with 2 hdd, 2 dvd drives,the basic stuff, and a graphics card inside my dell5150? Could i fry anything not having a big enough psu? what could happen if its not big enough?
2007-01-19 17:24:28 · 3 answers · asked by p8ntballkid2008 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I suggest, you need a 500w or more. It would not fry, but it would freeze esp. your motherboard that consumes a lot of power than any other parts. This happened to me earlier (not more than 2 years ago) and my IC boards got stucked. Make it before it's too late, I do believe you're a heavy duty user.
Moreover, most of power supply right now supports 20 to 24 pins, so your system unit can accept a new one.
2007-01-19 17:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by jeffrey_gwapo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not fry but can freeze . If u r a gamer u want a bigger unit like 550 to handle the other things u hang on a puter
2007-01-19 17:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by snow_byrd 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It'll be ok. Your system should be just fine.
If it isn't big enough you'll notice sudden power loss and at times it won't even boot up.
2007-01-19 17:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by Halfie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋