Power Supplies, P4 or AMD Question

[Luxana]

I found a case I really want, but the power supply that comes with it
says it is not recommended for Athlon systems. It is a 300W.

http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=KG-200B-BLK&sourceid=00405235678680597210

Aren't all power supplies the same? Is there a reason I can't use this
one with an AMD Athlon XP system?

(BTW, I really wanted a plain black case, and this is the cheapest I
can find)

 

[Will Dormann]

I found a case I really want, but the power supply that comes with it
says it is not recommended for Athlon systems. It is a 300W.

http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=KG-200B-BLK&sourceid=00405235678680597210

Aren't all power supplies the same? Is there a reason I can't use this
one with an AMD Athlon XP system?

Yugo or BMW... they're both cars, right? Are they the same?

(BTW, I really wanted a plain black case, and this is the cheapest I
can find)

Finding the best price for a good item is smart. Finding the absolute
cheapest part possible is not. You get what you pay for.

If compgeeks say it's not recommended for Athlon systems, I'd believe them.


-WD

 

[Antithesis]

I found a case I really want, but the power supply that comes with it
says it is not recommended for Athlon systems. It is a 300W.

http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=KG-200B-BLK&sourceid=00405235678680597210

Aren't all power supplies the same? Is there a reason I can't use this
one with an AMD Athlon XP system?

(BTW, I really wanted a plain black case, and this is the cheapest I
can find)

Just pay the little extra $$$ and get a good quality power supply that is
AMD recommended. You'll be happier in the long run.

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