was it truly 500ws??
1085509
500 watts is indeed the maximum power output for this unit. This is broken down over the sub and 5 satellite speakers giving you about a max wattage of about 80 watts per speaker.
2175237
300 watts is insufficient for this card. I'd recommend a 500w of real power. Don't buy a cheap brand. The longevity and safety of your entire PC rests in the PSUs hand.
1493911
I can't help much with this question, I think it is 250W or less, I think the 250W rating is for the industrial version.
70618
Can't say 100% but I'm using a 550w PSU with an i5 2200 and everything's fine. A 500w would be plenty.
618401
nope, highly recommended that you get 500-600 psu and connect it directly from the psu
1997555
My answer is probably useless... But I replied so you weren't left hanging. I hooked up my computer to it and set the cost for kW/h to what I think my service charges. After one month it cost me more to just run my computer than my entire cilco bill was. I am betting that is just me who did it wrong. I haven't tried very hard with it. I don't want to steer you away if you are planning on using it seriously and you are good at what you do. I would say it was of by 400%, but could have been me. THE DISPLAY IS VERY DIM.
293974
hiThis type of card has a low consumption approximately 150W , I think with that source will not have problems. I have a 500w and have not had problems with that card.
1181167
according to tigerdirect 500w is needed http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8573338&csid;=_61
1014217
Yeah but it sounds more like a 50w not 3000w... And it's very unreliable. Mine blew 5 min to into using it not a a gig! Get a crown, worth every penny
2096653
I believe it is the same, but I just checked the package and it does not say that it is the equivalent. It is 30W.
294344
the 500mw came with a 2 dbi antennathe 1000mw came with a 5dbi antenna3dbi doubles the "effective power"a little sly on power rating but still an excellent adapter beats wally worlds off the shelf in the same price range
318560
I have no clue. I have a 430W in mine and I don't have problems.. I can't see it taking that much.
774132
I am actually using a 300w PSU and everything works just fine for the past week (i7-4770, 8G ram, two HDs). But don't try to take my word and keep a 300w psu for long bc it's supposed to be dangerous to your equipment. I've ordered a 500W PSU and will replace as soon as it arrives.
609242
I just got mine and it was 10.5w. I think originally it was 13w, but they have since improved it to be 10.5w to be competitive with others.And they have not updated the pictures, only the description.
1435207
I found a PDF on it and it says it's 5 watts, confusing since the cheaper AWSBTSK is also 5 watts.
1254681
500 watts max as stated in the description. I wouldn't go above 400 total to be on the safe side.
1638580
I'm using 315w at idle and I have 8 hard disks in this computer. At max load I use "only" 530w. So yea, I highly doubt you will ever use the full 900 watts.