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    Think i need a higher wattage psu?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Tinderbox (UK), Dec 4, 2011.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    I have been playing crysis2 on my notebook a Medion see signature, it only has an Intel HD3000 so i can only play it at 800x600 at gamer setting, and it is very playable.

    Anyway my notebook came with an 65watt psu, and according to my kilowatt meter, it`s pulling 55watts when playing crysis2 and the psu is getting hot.

    I have read that a psu works best at around 40-60% load and when they get very hot the components will deteriorate quickly and fail.

    My psu is rated at 19v at 3.42amp with an 5.5 x 2.5mm plug, I managed to find an new original Toshiba 120watt with an 5.5 x 2.5mm plug 19 Volts

    4.74 Amps for around £15

    This should work ok with my notebook right?

    Thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 4, 2011
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  2. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    no you dont need a larger psu
     
    Karamazovmm, Dec 4, 2011
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  3. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    You do not need a larger PSU, the one you mentioned will work though.
     
    tijo, Dec 4, 2011
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  4. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    I would simply put the PSU on a (modified) notebook cooler. :)

    Generating the heat is not the issue - dissipating it efficiently is.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 4, 2011
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  5. TomJG90

    TomJG90 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have to agree.. your PSU is more than enough... Its way better then the G73 PSU which is 150W when the notebook pulls close to 170-180W...
     
    TomJG90, Dec 5, 2011
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