Re: power supply questions

The "u" is the "symbol" meaning "micro"

rodchar wrote:
http://support.gateway.com/s//POWER/6506054R/6506054Rnv.shtml

This is what i have in there now. does this tell you if i have to buy a micro ATX, standard ATX or mini ATX ?



"Bob I" wrote:



rodchar wrote:


hey all,
is there such a thing as putting a power supply that's too high for a board?


Not really


how much wattage would i need to run 2 decent video cards and 2 hard drives?


Depends on the video cards in question. I would suggest reading their requirements and then start here

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=PC+power+supply+sizing&btnG=Google+Search


thanks,
rodchar



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