[NTLUG:Discuss] OT:Hardware question

[David Ross]

On Thursday 05 February 2004 08:11 pm, Steve Baker wrote:
> David Ross wrote:
> > computer A  has power supply A
> > computer B has power supply B
> > power supply B works in computer A
> > power supply A works in computer B
> > power supply B works in computer B
> > power supply A DOES NOT work in computer A
>
> So *perhaps*...
>
> Computer A needs X amps of power.
> Computer B needs Y amps of power.
> Power supply A delivers Y amps of power.
> Power supply B delivers X amps of power.
>
Computer A is a 600Mhz Celeron - PS is 90 watt
Computer B is 1000Mhz AMD - PS is 450 watt antec
PS C is a replacement for PS A 90 watt
Both 90 watt PS's will boot the AMD 

> ...if X > Y then the symptoms would be as you describe.

I thought the same thing, unfortunately I can't squeeze a 450 watt Antec PS in 
the small case.The 90 watt Newton is all that will fit.

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David
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