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NotYou · 04-15-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by The1Architect

I know my system is in need for aproximatly 265W according to some power calculators provided by the FAQ and since the next step up from 250W PSU's are the 320W so i figured that the OPUS 320W Intelligent DC-DC would do it but its too expensive i was thinking of $100-150 for a PSU. However, i don't mind buying it if going with other options would end up making me spend what I save on extra stuff that the OPUS 320W doesn't need.

If you've calculated that you need 265W, then yes your best bet is the opus you linked. Almost all dc-dc car power supplies, including the opus, are "intelligent". This means that they will power on with the car, and shutdown the computer properly when you turn off the car.

Almost all dc-dc car supplies are more expensive then their 'home' counterparts because of the "intelligent" feature, and the compact designs. If you want to spend under $150 for a car power supply, its possible -- but you'll have to change your computer components so that it doesn't require so much wattage. Hence why VIA boards are so popular =)

04-15-2008, 07:06 PM	#2
NotYou Constant Bitrate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 130	Quote: Originally Posted by The1Architect I know my system is in need for aproximatly 265W according to some power calculators provided by the FAQ and since the next step up from 250W PSU's are the 320W so i figured that the OPUS 320W Intelligent DC-DC would do it but its too expensive i was thinking of $100-150 for a PSU. However, i don't mind buying it if going with other options would end up making me spend what I save on extra stuff that the OPUS 320W doesn't need. If you've calculated that you need 265W, then yes your best bet is the opus you linked. Almost all dc-dc car power supplies, including the opus, are "intelligent". This means that they will power on with the car, and shutdown the computer properly when you turn off the car. Almost all dc-dc car supplies are more expensive then their 'home' counterparts because of the "intelligent" feature, and the compact designs. If you want to spend under $150 for a car power supply, its possible -- but you'll have to change your computer components so that it doesn't require so much wattage. Hence why VIA boards are so popular =)