535w PSU enough?

[Ryle]

Hello,

June of '05 i purchased a custom computer with a ENERMAX Whisper II 535w PSU and has been running my dual 7800GTXs fine since.

Now im going to be doing a update and ill be getting a EVGA 680i MB, E6600, and a single 8800GTX, will my PSU be fine for the single GPU setup?

I understand it would not be enough for 2 8800s but i do not plan on going there for awhile.. and when i do i know ill need a new PSU. But this 535w should hold me over with single 8800GTX correct?

thanks.

 

[thunderstruck!]

Should be enough, but you're pushing it.

 

[TRD Supra]

The 8800GTX has a 450 watt peak. You'll be better off with 650w + http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817163108

 

[Ryle]

Very good info thanks... but if im going to be getting a new PSU i might as well get one that can handle a SLI setup in future and beyond...

Might as well fork out extra and get that badass PCP&C 1kw PSU for ~$500.(ouch)

 

[Bbq]

You should be fine. That supply has plenty of juice for what you're trying to do.

 

[[Spectre]]

The 8800GTX has a 450 watt peak. You'll be better off with 650w + http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817163108

The 8800GTX has a recommendation of a whole system PSU rated for 450w. Not the videocard itself.

 

[direowls]

Don't get 1k PSU's for the sake of the "1kW" thing. Amps, not watts.

Any [good brand!] PSU >650-700W should have enough amps on the +12 to handle G80 SLI's.