Best GPU for single PCI-E PSU?

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Anthroc

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I'm looking at the 8800gts 512mb.

Are there any other better cards on either side?
 
I really do not understand what you are asking?

"Best GPU for single PCI-E PSU"?

Are you talking about non SLI configs or GPUs that don't need extra connectors?
 
I think he means his PSU only has 1 PCI-E power connector and with your 450W I'd say the GTS would be a perfect choice.
 
eVGA's cards come with Molex -> Peripheral connectors, so its not really a limitation.

But still, 8800gts w/ 512 MB.
 
hell, I run cod4 with extra textures at 2048x1536 w/ a a3 G92 640mb GTS. 680/1550/2100 and a qx6700 at 3.2(until I get a better cooler lol)

so used GTS ftw. I got mine for $180 a few months back.
 
MrWizard6600 said:
a Corsair 450W will handle 1 of any card out there.
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The 450VX will easily handle certain lower power SLI configurations, such as 2 9600GTs or another lower powered card.

However it I totally agree that it makes more sense for the OP to go with a single card.

In that case the sky is pretty much the limit, but he'll want to stick to single GPU boards obviously. The 8800GTS 512MB is a fine card, or the 9800GTX which is almost the same damn thing. :)

My rig (specced in my sig) with a 9800GTX only pulls like 360w total at full load. (measured at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt) My 450VX hasn't even broken a sweat. Awesome Seasonic design PSU. :D
 
so you're saying I can get an adapter for my PCI-E power connectors that lets me plug a card that generally uses two?

So I could use a 9800gtx right? Where can I find one of these connector adapters?

Thanks for the info guys
 
For anyone viewing this thread with a 450W PSU from some other manufacturer... check for a review of your specific brand of PSU. I say the corsair 450W can handle any 1 card out there because I know the card can handle its 450W rated output (see [H]ard OCPs review). Unfortunately thats something only the elite 450W PSUs can do. Unfortunately the majority of "450 Watt" PSUs have totally exaggerated ratings that the PSU will never achieve. Not all power supplies are created equal so I suggest if your in a similar situation with a different brand of PSU check to see what the brand's reputation is like. I would not suggest coupling a Dynex or Apevia 450W with an 8800GTS (infact, especially in the case of the latter, I would suggest a new PSU no matter what the system is).
 
Anthroc said:
so you're saying I can get an adapter for my PCI-E power connectors that lets me plug a card that generally uses two?

So I could use a 9800gtx right? Where can I find one of these connector adapters?

Thanks for the info guys
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Yes, you can get an adaptor and many of the 9800GTX cards come with a set of adapters. My EVGA 9800GTX came with them and I use one with my own Corsair 450VX. With my rig (speced in sig) fully loaded (3DMark 06 and Prime95 on all 4 cores) it pulls around 360w when measured at the wall... absolutely no sweat for the Corsair 450VX. :)
 
perfect. thanks for the info. Still think i might just go with the 8800gts to save some $
 
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