CrashGawker
Gawd
- Joined
- May 30, 2002
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So I'm getting ready to convert my current main rig over to a MythTV backend and build myself another computer to replace it. The problem is I built the one I have now with BIG in mind and now I want to build this new computer SMALL!!! I have decided on the Apevia (Aspire) X-QPack but I understand the included PSU is a hunk of crap. Because of the cramped nature of the case and the fact that the included PSU has a smaller footprint than a standard ATX I was wondering what kind of options I have for replacing it.
I WAS looking at the 200W bricked PSU from mini-box but after considering some possible hardware configuration changes I'm not very confident it could handle what I'm looking to purchase. Here's the specs I'm considering for now...
ASUS MsNPV-VM
AMD 64 X2 4800+
Throw in a DVD-RW and DVD-ROM, a couple of gigs of Corsair XMS2, a 72GB Raptor and a 250GB SATA, and MAYBE (if the onboard isn't good enough for me) a nice video card with dual DVI outputs.
Unfortunately the calculator is too smart for me...I jacked with it for 30 minutes and I guess I simply don't comprehend what it does because I never got an answer out of it. SO I guess what I need to know is how much PSU do I need, and what are some decent options in small PSUs that would fit my needs?
I WAS looking at the 200W bricked PSU from mini-box but after considering some possible hardware configuration changes I'm not very confident it could handle what I'm looking to purchase. Here's the specs I'm considering for now...
ASUS MsNPV-VM
AMD 64 X2 4800+
Throw in a DVD-RW and DVD-ROM, a couple of gigs of Corsair XMS2, a 72GB Raptor and a 250GB SATA, and MAYBE (if the onboard isn't good enough for me) a nice video card with dual DVI outputs.
Unfortunately the calculator is too smart for me...I jacked with it for 30 minutes and I guess I simply don't comprehend what it does because I never got an answer out of it. SO I guess what I need to know is how much PSU do I need, and what are some decent options in small PSUs that would fit my needs?