Re: [ILUG] [OT] Power supplies

From: Colm Buckley (colm at domain tuatha.org)
Date: Wed 03 May 2000 - 08:34:27 IST


> Will an ATX PSU work with an AT motherboard?

No; the connectors are different, and the logic is also different - AT
power supplies are controlled by a mechanical switch, ATX by a software
latch on the motherboard.

> Will a 200W PSU be OK for a P133, bunch of cards, two
> hard disks, and a CD?

Just about; I'd recommend a 233, though.

           Colm

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