Power supply

[Eberhard Roloff]

Steven Vollom wrote:
>> It probably
>>   
>>>> doesn't have the processor power supply plug either.
>>>>       
>> I assume you are referring to the (nearly) square connector...
>>
>> It should have one. Have a look. If there is none, the PSU might be to 
>> old to be used for your testing purposes.
>>   
> It occurs to me that i haven't verified if the plug I am thinking about 
> is actually power to the Processor.  Someone on the List described and 
> named it for me and I have it in my memory that way.  It is actually an 
> 8 pin plug very near the processor.  It also has a 4 pin that is joined 
> to the cable that I do not use, but it is an 8 pin power source.  That 
> is why I thought that a 400 watt PS may not have the proper cable.  
> Quads use more power, don't they?

They do, indeed,
but it is not such a big deal. What eats power theses days is graphics 
boards or even a couple of them. You will use integrated graphics (for 
now), so 400 W will do well.

Kind regards
Eberhard