[psycho fluff]

well i will certainly try that when i have a few pennies spare... but i do need to ask something kinda stupid;


Physically is the 500w PSU the same size as my current 300w power supply? i mean some cases are small, some large and some just average i guess... i have a nice sized case and if the psu is the same sort of dimentions it'll fit, i don't wanna buy a new gizmo to go into my case if it won't fit!!!

I have seen pics online for them and i'm sure they are the same size, but before i rush out and get one i'd love to know what else is special about them... i have a p4 and yes i need 3 power plugs to run my mobo... i have 2 cd roms and 5 fans in total all drawing power (and yes obviously a hard drive before someone has to ask)... now my p4 does'nt need 5 fans but i put them in to see if that was the problem at first (overheating causing slowdown). As my mobo takes 3 power plugs i did'nt think the amount of power it used could be a problem, i mean it has plenty of excess if it needs it... but i will try hopefully soon (with any luck we'll have lotsa lightning to pop it then i can have a good excuse to spend the cash)