Thread: power supply for Intel Pentium 4 531
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Old August 3rd 06, 02:31 AM posted to alt.comp.hardware,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips,comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.systems
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Default power supply for Intel Pentium 4 531
On 2 Aug 2006 14:04:58 -0700, wrote:

I just bought an Intel Pentium 4 531 CPU and motherboard. Been having
some trouble with it. So I'm wondering if the CPU/Motherboard is
defective or if my 350W power supply is insufficient? What is the Power
requirement for the Intel Pentium 4 processors? I can't seem to find
this information anywhere on the web.


First, is this a good brand, quality 350W PSU or a cheap
generic PSU? That matters as much as the wattage rating.

Next, what does the PSU label claim is the 12V amperage?

Based on the description you gave of the system in another
post, it is not a very demanding system, any reasonably good
350W PSU should suffice but there are plenty of not-so-good
350W PSU, especially some that came free-with-case.

You need to more thoroughly describe the exact problems you
are having. Inspect the system for loose cables, cards,
etc, check the temps and voltages, run Memtest86+ and
Prime95's Torture Test for a few hours each.