how big power supply for new build

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  1. xcp

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    https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=5087174&WishListTitle=how+much

    and this as the mobo

    GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

    thank you
     
    xcp, Oct 15, 2007
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    sammorris, Oct 16, 2007
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    what if i hook up a power supply that dont have anough power. like a 350 or 400 watt one i have now
     
    xcp, Oct 16, 2007
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    then your pc will explode, possibly catch fire and start smoking (no joke, I am serious)
     
    Waymon3X6, Oct 16, 2007
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    Seconded.
     
    sammorris, Oct 17, 2007
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