[Ham-Computers] Questions about building a 'new' computer

[Philip Atchley]

Thank you,

I'll keep that in mind when shopping.  I have a lot of time to do 
research and study what's available before taking the "leap".

73 de Phil  KO6BB

kd4e wrote:

>>> 4.  Assuming the fast processor, TWO hard drives, TWO CD ROM drives 
>>> (one
>>> writable DVD) etc, how much "power supply" should I look for in the 
>>> case
>>> I buy?
>>>
>> 380 watt +
>
>
> Be very very careful with power supplies.
>
> There was a recent review (cannot find the URL at the moment) that 
> documented some of the dubious marketing ethics used in describing
> their genuine vs theoretical capacities.
>
> If you need 380+ watts then you need one that does
> 400 watts continuous without drooping.
>