Powersupply sizing for AMD chips

[Brian Densmore]

1)
As far as the power supply, 145W will be sufficient since you won't be
able to do much expansion on the system. I know AMD recommends a 300W
PS. Why, I haven't got a clue. That's a huge power supply, hell every
stereo I've ever owned put out less power!

2)
The chipset, I'm not too sure of. The ide chipset is via 686 
(southbridge) that works. It's what I run (and a very nice non buggy
chipset it is)
the realtek LAN is supported as is the ac '97 sound. I am not sure of
the 8361 (northbridge) chipset though (for the Trident video); yet IBM
(361) makes a MB with that chipset and they say it supports and is
tested with Linux.

YMMV,
Brian

> -----Original Message-----
> From: hanasaki [mailto:hanasaki at hanaden.com]
> Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 9:45 PM
> To: kclug at kclug.org
> Subject: Powersupply sizing for AMD chips
> 
> 
> I was looking at the MSI HERA book PC but have some concerns over its 
> 140W powersupply.  The link and specs are below.  Could you please 
> comment on: 1. Is the powersupply big enough?  2. Do the 
> chipsets have 
> Linux drivers?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> http://www.msicomputer.com./product/netpc/Slim6218.htm
> 
>    [Home]
>    HERA Slim PC (MS-6218) AMD® Platforms
> 
> 
> [MS-6218 Slim PC ]
>    [6218 Slim PC]
> *Note: Floppy and DVD drive not included.
> 
> 
>      * Special Features Realtek 8100 10/100Mbps Ethernet Controller.
>      * Integrated Trident Blade 3D AGP Graphics shared memory 
> up to 8MB.
> 
>      * CPU AMD K7 (Socket A) Duron /Athlon Processor.
>      * Duron up to 950MHz
>      * Athlon up to 1.3GHz
> 
>      * Mainboard & Chipset KLE133 w/LAN (MS-6378) Mainboard with VIA® 
> KLE133 /686B chipset. Go to see KLE133 mainboard details
> 
>      * FSB 200/266MHz FSB
> 
>      * Memory 2 DIMM, Maximum 1GB PC133 SDRAM.
> 
>      * Video Integrated Trident Blade 3D AGP Graphics shared 
> memory up 
> to 8MB.
> 
>      * Audio AC'97 Software Audio.
> 
>      * Front Panel Power Switch, Power LED, HDD LED, 2 USB
> 
>      * Rear Panel 2 PS/2, LAN, 3 Audio, Parallel, Serial, 
> Game, VGA, 2 USB.
> 
>      * Network Realtek 8100 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Controller.
> 
>      * Device Bays 1x 5.25", 1x 3.5" (exposed), 1x 3.5" (hidden).
> 
>      * Slots 2 low-profile PCI: 1 standard PCI (riser card), 
> 1 CNR shared.
> 
>      * Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 320(H) x 380(D) x 90(D)
> 
>      * Power Supply 145W Flex-ATX (115/230VAC)
> 
>      * Other Features System Hardware Monitor (PC Alert III)
> 
> 
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