Need some car and pc help

[SingaBoiy]

I just got a power inverter for my car. Its rated at 300 watts, with a max of I think 375.

I have a 500 watt power supply on my pc.That is up to 500 right? Or is it consistantly taking that much power?

According to:
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/Power_Supply_Calculator.php?cmd=AMD

I am using 282watts. I had to select GeForce 6800 when I only have a 6200 though.

With it just my bare parts:
Athlon XP 2600+
2x512 MB ram
No optical drive
1 harddrive

I am using 198watts. My monitor is around 50-53 (i think).

My question is, would it be safe to hook up my pc and monitor to the 300 watt inverter. Or would I need to get a 250watt psu?

[Darth Sushi]

I doubt you'll do any damage by trying. The inverter might trip or your car fuse might go if it can't handle it. But I do suggest you power up the pc and monitor seperately. Also, monitor the heat output of your inverter.

[Chewie]

...and keep the engine running so the battery doesn't go flat in ten minutes ;)

[SingaBoiy]

Ok, ill give it a try. Probably not til Sunday though.

[lynx]

Ok, ill give it a try. Probably not til Sunday though.You are going to wait till yesterday? :blink:

[Virtualbody1234]

The PSU wattage rating isn't the same as the power consumption of the PC.

@lynx, he started the thread yesterday (Sunday). :blink:

[Barbarossa]

Ok, ill give it a try. Probably not til Sunday though.You are going to wait till yesterday? :blink:

Maybe his car is a Delorean? :blink:

[SingaBoiy]

Yea, i started it Sunday but I didnt have enough time to grab everything and put it in my car before work.

You do know there will be a Sunday next week to right? :P

[lynx]

You do know there will be a Sunday next week to right? :PAre you absolutely certain about that? :lookaroun

[SingaBoiy]

You do know there will be a Sunday next week to right? :PAre you absolutely certain about that? :lookaroun
Ummm... I hope so. :shutup: