Thread: *noob* Power Requirement

Originally Posted by DarquePervert

You're on teh right track.
Ou may have missed this FAQ, I think: FAQ: Will <insert PSU model> Power Supply work with my system?

Your CPU draws around 84w all by itself. That's pushihng the envelope, and you'll only have 12w for any other parts that pull 12v (screen, 3.5" HDD, normal-sized DVD drive, etc.) I figure this will come close to, if not overload your M2ATX.
I'd look into a higher-rated PSU (Opus 250w or DSATX) or a CPU with a lower power draw for that motherboard.

Hi Darque,

I've read the link you posted too. But it didn't state the processor I'm having? Not much of a computer guy, but it states Socket 775 on the specs of my CPU. Refering to your post of "84w", I'm guessing I'm using a Prescott processor?

Looking at the link you provided again, it doesn't matter if I get a lower speed CPU, since it consumes the approx same amount of wattage, am I right on this?

Hope this isn't spoonfed, but mind point me to a website that gives me the CPU choices that's using the same socket?


Thanks in advance...

Hi guys... Just an update.

I've successfully connected the Lilliput, powered using the M2ATX as per my list of hardware above. Guess I'm lucky.

Got another question though,

I've notice I've got my screen flickering. Is that normal? Or is that some sorta sign that I'm on the verge of power consuption?

I'm currently powering it off from my work bench using an ATX PSU connected to the M2ATX. Well, it's working but am wondering if this means it'll work on the car too?


Thanks!

Not to get off topic too much but did you need that fan control cable in the faq in order to get youratx power supply to realize it is on and provide power to the m2?

Originally Posted by ckny

Not to get off topic too much but did you need that fan control cable in the faq in order to get youratx power supply to realize it is on and provide power to the m2?

Hi!

I just hack the ATX PSU and short the pins to get power to the M2ATX as discribe in the FAQ... I also have a switch on the IGN wire.

Originally Posted by JimmyFitz

Try changing the screen refresh rate to something other than 60 Hz. that usually helps.

The symptoms of an overloaded M2 are things like: shuts off unpredictably just after power up, cycles on and off, fries some parts on the M2, or fries the mobo. Are you sure you want to risk it?

I've changed the refresh rate. Still there's flickering. Maybe due to electronic interference? Everything's on a small table now.

Well, I don't have any of the symptoms you mentioned now. But can I safely assume that it will be as good when I install it in the car?


Thanks!