Tim Wiess wrote:
> I recently put together a dual Athlon system, and initially
> I couldn't even get it to run for more than 30 minutes with
> a panic. The problem turned out to a lack of power. I replaced
> the 300W power supply I had with a 400W and now the machine
> runs beautifully. If you are testing a dual Athlon configuration,
> I recommend checking that.
Yep. I have a dual-Athlon and even though the Antec 412X 400W's specs
were well beyond what Tyan said was required for the Tiger MP (the
stardard ATX form-factor/PS board), going to an Enermax 465VE 431W with
just a few more amps on the 3/5/12V lines made all the difference.
Antec is going to release a 510W soon for the dual-Athlon is that tells
you anything. ;-PPP
Airflow and cooling are other considerations as well. In addition to
some extra 80mm in/outtake fans (Antec SX600, 1000, 1200 series are
great), the Thermaltake Volcano 6Cu is an oversized sink with a
copperbase, and a tall 25mm high (60x60mm) fan that moves 32CFM and is
fairly silent (only 4,550rpms, 30db). No need to get the 6Cu+ with the
38CFM (7,000rpm, 39db!).
-- TheBS
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