February 3, 2000
AMD Athlon™ Processor Quick Reference FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Recommendations for An AMD Athlon™ Processor-Based Computer
Power Supplies and Computer Cases
ONLY AMD RECOMMENDED POWER SUPPLIES SHOULD BE USED. FAIL-
URE TO USE A RECOMMENDED POWER SUPPLY MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO YOUR MOTHERBOARD.
For the most current information on power supplies and cases for your
AMD Athlon processor-based system, be sure to refer to the configuration infor-
mation page at the following URL:
www1.amd.com/athlon/config
Q. What size power supply will I need with my AMD Athlon processor?
A. For a minimally configured low power-consumption system, you can use any of the
approved power supplies listed on our website. A 250-watt power supply is the
minimum but you need to estimate the system configuration requirements to
ensure system stability. Minimally configured means: 128-Mbyte RAM, 16-Mbyte
AGP graphics, internal V.90 modem, 10/100 NIC, floppy drive, CD-ROM or DVD,
and 5400-RPM hard disk.
If you are not certain of the final user-configuration, it is safer to install one of the
approved 300-watt (or larger) power supplies listed on the recommended power
su p p ly list in g. If t h e At h lon p roce ssor-b a se d syst e m will h ave m ore p owe r-
consuming accessories than the basic minimum, we recommend you build your
system using 300-watt (or larger) power supplies. By using a larger power supply,
the system is also robust enough to handle future enhancements.
For the latest recommended power supply list, you must consult our web site at:
www1.amd.com/athlon/config
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