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Which models of FSP power supply can support
AMD Athlon XP processor powered computer? |
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All the FSPmodels now meet AMD requirements. As a rule of thumb,
all models above 300W will power all desktop version of the Athlon
up to the Athlon XP 2200+. If you have a 250W PSU we rate the
Athlon XP 1700+ as the maximum CPU. 180W will provide power up
to Athlon/Duron 850. |
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| Question: |
Which models of FSP power
supply can support Intel Pentium 4 processor powered computer?
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All the FSP models adhere to the ATX12V or "XXX-12V"
specifications will power a P4. They come as standard with the
4-pin connector. The amount of power required is total of the
entire system and not just the CPU. PSUs rated less than 180W
in total combined power are not recommended for P4 systems and
do not have extra cabling supplied. |
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| Question: |
What are the differences among GT (T-Case),
GN (N-Case), GI and BN models? |
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Basically, they are indicated different types
of airflow designs which you can view here. |
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| Question: |
Do all power supplies fit into a computer
case the same way? How do I choose a right power supply for my
case? |
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No. Power supplies can vary from style or model. Before
you choose a right power supply for your system, you need to
gather the following information:
- What is your case form-factor? AT, ATX or Micro-ATX.
- What is the wattage requirement on your system? 200W, 250W,
300W or 300+W.
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| Question: |
What is the factor that decides the life
of a power supply? |
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The factor decides the life of the power supply are the temperature
and the fan. |
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| Question: |
What is the difference between AT &
ATX power supply? |
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The differences between AT & ATX power supply are the connector
and output voltage. ATX is has a 20-pin connector for mainboard
power while AT has two six-pin connectors. ATX has a 3.3V output
and +5Vsb, but AT doesn¡¦t. |
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| Question: |
Does the power supply come with an on/off
switch? |
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AT power supplies come with an on/off switch. ATX power supplies
is not necessary. The on/off switch of ATX units is controlled
through the motherboard. However, some models of ATX power supply
do come with it. |
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| Question: |
If I were to upgrade to a higher wattage
power supply, will it hurt my system? |
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Absolutely not. Your system will only draw the amount of power
it needs. The extra capacity of a higher wattage unit will improve
the power supply¡¦s operating range regulation, hold up time, ripple,
cooling and MTBF. |
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| Question: |
Can an AT power supply be converted to ATX?
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No, ATX power supply has 3.3Volt and +5Vsb circuit. The cost
of conversion is prohibitive. |
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| Question: |
What is the difference between ATX and Micro-ATX
power supply? |
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The difference between ATX and Micro-ATX are the form factor
and output voltage. Micro-ATX provides 4-output voltage (+5V,
+12V, -12V, and +3.3V). ATX provides 5-output voltage (+5V, +12V,
-5V, -12V, and +3.3V). |
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| Question: |
What is redundancy (n+1) power supply? |
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Redundancy (n+1) power supply connected in parallel operation
so that if one fail the other will continue delivered enough current
to supply the maximum load. This method suits in the applications
where power supply failure cannot be tolerated. |
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What is remote sensing? |
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Detection of output voltage at a load remote from power supply,
enabling the power supply to regulate output voltage and to compensate
for voltage drop across power cables. Permits greater accuracy
of regulation than local sensing. |
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