is a 500 watt power supply big enough for a 8800 gtx?

muell · Post by **muell** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:35 pm

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)

stopthekilling77 · Post by **stopthekilling77** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:39 pm

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!

muell · Post by **muell** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:15 pm

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.

stopthekilling77 · Post by **stopthekilling77** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:17 pm

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!

Darkstar · Post by **Darkstar** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:25 pm

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