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Computer: may have a problem with hardware just ordered
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basically, I got a DFI motherbaord and a 420 watt power suppily. my understanding is that DFI mobos need atleast 480 watts.
if its that big of a deal, I can call and change my order tomorrow
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uh..you better make sure. that sounds pretty ridiculous.
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depends, i mean most mobo's dont' need 480 at all, i'd def. check. if it does it must be a kick ass mobo
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RFCproductions
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its pretty much meant for overclocking. that is what they are good at. I just talked to a guy in a shop here and he said that DFI has that requirement because most PSUs that people buy are crap. He was trying to sell me a Cooler Master 430 watt power suppily for $60. he said that would work fine because it has a high quality output.
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I sure hope dfi motherboards dont need 480 watts, cause i got a dfi mobo and i only got 450.
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ok well problem solved. I got an Antec 500 watt PSU. they hadent sent out my order yet so I called and changed it up. newegg lost some points for me though because of their phone support. tigerdirect is much better for that.
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-guttermouth
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i rock a 500w PSU with my DFI board...make sure your psu has a 24pin connection though
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They just say use a 480 watt PS to cover their asses. With power supplies its generally quality of quantity. Most people dont need a 480 watt fortron/antec PS, but a lot of cases come with no name power supplys which are prone to crapping out.
The other reason is DFI is known for their overclocking motherboards. Overclocking increases the amount of watts used and therefore needs a stronger power supply.
Just make sure to buy a power supply from a good brand.
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