tbaker397 Posted August 25, 2005 CID Share Posted August 25, 2005 We're all aware of the increasing need for power in our computers. Just a few years ago, a 180W or 200W PSU may have been sufficient for a desktop level machine. Now, a 350W PSU is oft quoted as the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted August 25, 2005 CID Share Posted August 25, 2005 wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptors892004 Posted August 25, 2005 CID Share Posted August 25, 2005 And I only have 300W PS.. I don't even know if it can power an extra 2 80mm case fans.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTB Posted August 25, 2005 CID Share Posted August 25, 2005 At the moment that's a lot of overkill, and it's not even been tested yet (except for that 1400W figure there are no other facts) so it might not even be very stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptors892004 Posted August 25, 2005 CID Share Posted August 25, 2005 People are going to be able to watch tv with that 1000w PS.. Literally from their TV, cuz they could probably plug it in .. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted August 25, 2005 CID Share Posted August 25, 2005 That's a lot of power. My Emachines has a (I think) 150 frikin watt psu. It's lasted over 3 1/2 years so far though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted August 26, 2005 CID Share Posted August 26, 2005 i think my compaq has 350 watts........1000watts is crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptors892004 Posted August 26, 2005 CID Share Posted August 26, 2005 Think of all of the fans and heatsinks that could be supported by this ps.. I bet working temp is gonna be below 0 degrees C.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted August 26, 2005 CID Share Posted August 26, 2005 Maybe with a liquid nitrogen cooling system it would... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperspace Posted August 26, 2005 CID Share Posted August 26, 2005 I'm running a 450Watt with liquid cooling and still have extra power. Edit: Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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