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iroc409 · 11-16-2003, 01:55 PM

dunno how much power you need. i run a 425w l&c, for 2 optical drives, a 9700 pro, 3 hdd's. works fine.

depending on the fan... is it mounted on the side of the case? i had mine mounted on the zalman fan bracket. the nidec is a pretty thick fan, i had plenty of clearance. there's not much difference between the 9700 and 9800, i don't think (physically).

i got my psu for like $20. i know a lot of people on here won't agree with what i'm using, but it works, and it's reliable. power numbers seem pretty well on target.

although i'm sure the nicer ones would be a littel quieter. i'll probably eventually upgrade while moving hardware around, but for now it works.

11-16-2003, 01:55 PM	#8
iroc409 Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: midwest side, yo Posts: 596	dunno how much power you need. i run a 425w l&c, for 2 optical drives, a 9700 pro, 3 hdd's. works fine. depending on the fan... is it mounted on the side of the case? i had mine mounted on the zalman fan bracket. the nidec is a pretty thick fan, i had plenty of clearance. there's not much difference between the 9700 and 9800, i don't think (physically). i got my psu for like $20. i know a lot of people on here won't agree with what i'm using, but it works, and it's reliable. power numbers seem pretty well on target. although i'm sure the nicer ones would be a littel quieter. i'll probably eventually upgrade while moving hardware around, but for now it works. __________________ :shrug: