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===Power Supplies===
===Power Supplies===
[[Image:530supply.gif|thumb|right|230px|A good power supply is key to the long term health of your computer. By not adequately supplying the parts within your computer with enough power, the overall life of your computer will be drastically shortened. For modern computers with dedicated graphics cards and high power multi-core CPUs, the standard 300 watt supply may but be enough. If you have high performance components make sure to get at least a [http://www.supernotebook.com/530-watt-power-supply-530wps.htm 530 watt power supply].]]
The first question to ask yourself is, "Is what form factor is my power supply?". The most common types are ATX and Micro ATX.<ref>If you have this information available then the selection process is much easier. The information is sometimes stamped somewhere on the power supply or may be contained in the manual for your existing computer. If you're looking for an ATX power supply make sure the power supply is an ATX form factor, not micro ATX or any other.</ref> The majority of desktop computers sold use the ATX form factor since its introduction by Intel in 1995.
The first question to ask yourself is, "Is what form factor is my power supply?". The most common types are ATX and Micro ATX.<ref>If you have this information available then the selection process is much easier. The information is sometimes stamped somewhere on the power supply or may be contained in the manual for your existing computer. If you're looking for an ATX power supply make sure the power supply is an ATX form factor, not micro ATX or any other.</ref> The majority of desktop computers sold use the ATX form factor since its introduction by Intel in 1995.
====Dimensions====
====Dimensions====
Perhaps the most common method to use in selecting a power supply is comparing the physical dimensions. Make sure your computer case can accommodate the the Height, Width, and Depth of the power supply. ''(See chart to the left)'' If you are replacing an existing power supply then take measurements of it before you discard it. Take a look at the graphic above to gain a better understanding of Height, Width, and Depth. If your power supply is considerably smaller than the typical dimensions of our atx power supplies then it could be possible that you have a micro atx power supplies.<ref>If you feel you might have a micro atx power supply then you could compare its dimensions with our [http://www.atxpowersupplies.com/micro-atx-200-watt-power-supply-for-emachine.htm 200W micro atx power supply] or our [http://www.atxpowersupplies.com/micro-atx-power-supply-powmax-230-watt.htm 230W micro atx power supply].</ref>
Perhaps the most common method to use in selecting a power supply is comparing the physical dimensions. Make sure your computer case can accommodate the the Height, Width, and Depth of the power supply. ''(See chart to the left)'' If you are replacing an existing power supply then take measurements of it before you discard it. Take a look at the graphic above to gain a better understanding of Height, Width, and Depth. If your power supply is considerably smaller than the typical dimensions of our atx power supplies then it could be possible that you have a micro atx power supplies.<ref>If you feel you might have a micro atx power supply then you could compare its dimensions with our [http://www.supernotebook.com/300-watt-power-supply-300wps.htm 300W atx power supply] or our [http://www.supernotebook.com/micro-atx-power-supply-powmax-230-watt.htm 230W micro atx power supply].</ref>
====Power Requirements====
====Power Requirements====
! '''Processor size''' || '''Hard drives''' || '''Disk drives''' || '''Suggested Wattage'''
! '''Processor size''' || '''Hard drives''' || '''Disk drives''' || '''Suggested Wattage'''
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| <1.0 Ghz || 1 || 2 || 300
| <1.0 Ghz || 1 || 2 || [http://www.supernotebook.com/300-watt-power-supply-300wps.htm 300]
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| 1.0 - 1.5 Ghz || 2 || 2 || 350
| 1.0 - 1.5 Ghz || 2 || 2 || [http://www.supernotebook.com/530-watt-power-supply-350wps.htm 350]
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| 1.5 - 2.0 Ghz || 1 || 2 || 400
| 1.5 - 2.0 Ghz || 1 || 2 || [http://www.supernotebook.com/530-watt-power-supply-400wps.htm 400]
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| >2.0 Ghz || 2 || 2 || 450
| >2.0 Ghz || 2 || 2 || [http://www.supernotebook.com/530-watt-power-supply-450wps.htm 450]
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| >2.0 Ghz || >2 || >2 || 530+
| >2.0 Ghz || >2 || >2 || [http://www.supernotebook.com/530-watt-power-supply-530wps.htm 530+]
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