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is a 500 watt power supply big enough for a 8800 gtx?
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:35 pm
by muell
Im wanting to know if the power supply in my new system is big enough to power a 8800 gtx. I have found calculators that give me different answers and Im having trouble getting any real numbers. The powers supply is a 500w seasonic m12 that I originally bought for a htpc project but it wouldnt fit in the case so I used it for my main computer. the rest of the computer is as follows:
motherboard: D975XBX2
processor: core 2 duo E6600
memory: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
hd: western digital 250gb
video card: 6800 (to be replaced obviously)
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:39 pm
by stopthekilling77
get the Corsair 620HX, its what i'm getting, and it can support dual 8800gtx's. i know more people will hit this thread up soon, but i at least know this one i mentioned will do the trick!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817139002
also read the LR review on it here:
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/462/1/
have at man!
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:15 pm
by muell
Im already using the 500w in my computer. I know a larger psu would be better but this is what I have. Will it be enough for the 8800 gtx? I dont plan on going with a dual setup as there are only hacked sli drivers for my motherboard and if in the future I do go that direction I will buy a new psu or add a second one.
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:17 pm
by stopthekilling77
sounds good, i'm not sure bout if it'll run the gtx, but i know if you hang on a little while, someone who knows for sure will come to your aid!
PS
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:25 pm
by Darkstar
That should work, but you didnt say if you were going to be overclocking.
Its a very dependable PS and they actually make the Corsair PSU's
DD