Psu Help

[cs-cky]

I think that i dont have enough power to run all my stuff. When i plug it all in my hard drive dont detect in my bios. When i unplug a few things it works fine. Here is what i got.
Amd duron 1.1
geforce 4 ti 4200
256 ddr 2100 ram
nforce motherboard
sound blaster 512 pci
modem
cd-rw cd drive
regualr cd driver
hard drive cooler
80 mm red led case fan
80 mm red led case fan
80 mm regular case fan
sound activated led bar light
on 2 of the fans i use converts from 4 to 3 pin
300 watt psu

am i using to much power. If i am what psu whould be the right size. Also can i hook 2 psu up in my system. As in not plug on into the motherboard. the other one is a 200 or a 250? THanks

 

[Maveric169]

Originally posted by Enyo
You can estimate the power requirements using this as a guide



No you cant use two PSU's.

That is not entirly accurate, there is a way to use more than one power supply but it is pretty tricky. Check out some of the extreame moddification forums. I have read a few articles on people who have done it, but really I would say to get a proper PSU instead of a multiple setup.

 

[scriptasylum]

Originally posted by Enyo
... I would not suggest it which is why i didnt mention it, there is just no reason to do so with PSU hitting 400+ now.

especially since they are so cheap too!

CS-CKY: Even though your PS says 300w doesn't mean it really is. I had a 300w PS I replaced recently with a 330w antec and the antec ratings were WAY higher even though the Antec was rated only 30w more.