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Postby liljim » Tue Dec 16, 2003 5:27 am

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Postby ColaBoy » Tue Dec 16, 2003 9:48 am

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Postby brad » Tue Dec 16, 2003 11:04 am

The price difference between 300 and 400 watts is relatively small....I'd go with the 400 watt.
Make sure it's the same design as the old. (so it fits in your box)
No, it won't blow up you computer. Install it exactly like the old one was.
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Postby ColaBoy » Wed Dec 17, 2003 1:43 am

Before I slash out on a new supply though I would like to emphasize that it does tend to happen more frequently when using ploygon heavy applications like games and even my 3D modelling software.
Don't know if that changes things.
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Postby brad » Wed Dec 17, 2003 1:51 am

That's one of the reasons it looks like it's the Power Supply. Did you have it checked? A 400 watter shouldn't cost more than $55.00.
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Postby ColaBoy » Wed Dec 17, 2003 11:44 am

No I'll probably get a new one and see what happens.They are pretty cheap so its no problem.
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Postby Un4g1v3n » Thu Dec 18, 2003 2:14 am

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Postby ColaBoy » Mon Dec 29, 2003 4:32 pm

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Postby ColaBoy » Mon Dec 29, 2003 5:10 pm

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