Thread: Best AC pump?
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Unread 09-07-2004, 10:04 AM   #20
JamesAvery22
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Originally Posted by DrMemory
Two running MCP650s (4 amps) is about the same load as four running 7200 RPM hard drives on the +12V rail. Start up current may be two times (or more) higher than running current. I'd use at least a 460W PSU (>20 A on +12V rail) assuming you are only going to have one or two hard drives and an optical drive.

Think Im just gonna get two 350w's. One just for the board, and another for the pumps, optical drives, HDs, and fans.
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