what differants will 300ma make

[thwang-01]

hi all
i currently run 8x 2500mah AA to power 2x p4 @350 A. would there be much differants if i used 8x2800 AA?
cheers thwang

[bbaker22]

2800/2500=1.12 times capacity

Marginally longer runtime (assuming the ratings are actually accurate).

baker

[Darell]

Depending on the quality (or accurate capcity reporting) of the cells, the "higher capacity" ones may give you LESS runtime. I've seen this too many times for it to be a fluke. I'll pay more for "lower-but-accurate" capacity high-quality cells than cheaper "not-really-higher-capacity-but-they-say-so" cells of dubious origin. If all else is equal, ten the higher capacity units will give you a few more minutes of runtime as has already been stated...

[chesterqw]

i think you meant 350mA?

anyway, 300mAh might give a increase in runtime.

but, it is the newer method of manufacturing that matters.