Why did I buy an inverter?!?!?!?? - Page 3

FusionFanatic · 05-14-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rybitski

I have an Intel Micro atx Pentium 4 board.
Is it un-advisable to run a Pentium 4 (if I remember correctly they use alot of power)
I'm not sure of the power requirements... would the M2-atx be adequate?

we can't answer that without knowing what processor you have. just saying it's a pentium4 is not enough information, as there are many variations of the pentium4.

the M2-ATX is not powerful enough for a fast pentium4, but it may work with an old/slow pentium4. you can look up your processor's power draw on this CPU electrical specification chart (scroll down for Intel processors). pentium4's get their main power from the +12v rail, which also powers many other components in the PC (3.5" HDD, sound card, video card, cooling fans, etc); so the PSU will have to have a powerful +12v rail. chances are, the 8A on the M2-ATX will not be enough, but again it depends on your specific system's power draw.

rybitski · 05-14-2008, 09:51 AM

the P4 I have is 2.4 GHz
It reads in order:

sl723 MALAY
L349B226
M403A378
0062

not sue what that means or if it is even compatible with my motherboard (It is an older board)

I wasn't saying that Micro Atx had anything to do with power consumption I was just saying that I had one.

I am convinced to use a different computer now. (I need at least I micro ATX or smaller though)

rybitski · 05-14-2008, 10:02 AM

P4-2.4G
(512KB) 1.525V
(1.35V~1.43V) 1.75V 50.7A 59.8W W 71° C

hmmm I think I have a slwer one some where...

2k1Toaster · 05-14-2008, 11:17 AM

P4s on eBay are cheap. Hell I got a Core 2 Duo T5500 for about $20 + shipping, but I ended up not using it and use a T7600

FusionFanatic · 05-14-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rybitski

I am convinced to use a different computer now. (I need at least I micro ATX or smaller though)

http://store.mp3car.com/Intel_D201GL..._p/mtb-054.htm

funkyphil · 05-14-2008, 10:05 PM

Ok well, let me start by saying that it is ok to try the cheaper way from time to time. However when it comes to your car, and computers, I think it makes just a lot more sense to just buy the right part for the job the first. Saves time and money in the long run!

Here is the link: http://store.mp3car.com/M2_ATX_160W_..._p/pwr-015.htm

Good Luck

rybitski · 05-14-2008, 10:46 PM

Thanks to everyone for the advice!

I will be starting a work log when a start getting more parts.