PC Power?

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	what about a less expensive power supply... the computer says it supplies 300 watts...what level of wattage should i look for? also, what other things to add or install on the new pc?

Power supply and UPS are 2 different things.

Power supply as typically used is the device used to supply power to your computer from the wall. It's an internal component of your computer.

A UPS is a battery backup to give you runtime in the event of power failure.
The BR1500 I mentioned is a UPS not a "power supply". This is external and is an added option.

[404]

how hard is it to get the power supply operating? there are a ton on cords and such...looks complicated

[MC]

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	how hard is it to get the power supply operating? there are a ton on cords and such...looks complicated

You need to connect all your drives inside to the power supply, connect the power supply to the motherboard (usually 2 maybe 3 connectors nowadays) and then plug the cord into the wall...its simple. Most the cords on the inside you won't need.

[404]

hahaha...that sounds pretty complicated. i can just see myself with cords everywhere...