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Old December 27, 2008, 01:02 AM
Bucklaz Bucklaz is offline
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Originally Posted by b1lk1 View Post
Then explain to me why my ENTIRE system including 2HD's and a watercooling loop, 6 fans and all my overclocked hardware only pulls 290W through the wall socket as measured by a Kill-A -Watt? Do yourself a favor and stop over-guess-timating power needs as there are too many other people that already have that job.

I agree that a 400W is the lower limit for a 4870 based PC, but it will be fine.

nice... lol, I was kinda getting worried about my build
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