Can my PSU handle this.

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CloakedStarship

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I just built a brand new PC, first time. As of right now it works properly.

I have a Corsair 450 Watt PSU (http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817139003)

Right now its providing power for the following:

Antec 900 Case fans

Asus M2N-E mobo: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131022

Western Digital 250 gig HDD: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822144701

DVD-Rom: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827136120

Nvidia 7900 GS: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=20156&vpn=PVT71PUDE3&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1051

Now my question is this: I have a Dell which has a Nvidia 8800 GTX in it. Would my power supply be able to handle replacing the 7900 GS with the 8800 GTX? I have an adaptor for an extra 6 pin connector.

If the answer is no, what would be a good PSU to handle such a configuration?

- Cloaked
 
No you need to get a new PSU for that card. I would recommend a Thermaltake Toughpower 700W.
 
What CPU do you have?

In any case, I think the Corsair 450VX is enough power for your 8800GTX upgrade. The minimum amps needed for the 8800GTX is 28A. The Corsair 450VX has 33A. So it should be able to power your system with the 8800GTX with no problem. Just don't add any more hard drives or CD burners.
 
Danny Bui said:
What CPU do you have?

In any case, I think the Corsair 450VX is enough power for your 8800GTX upgrade. The minimum amps needed for the 8800GTX is 28A. The Corsair 450VX has 33A. So it should be able to power your system with the 8800GTX with no problem. Just don't add any more hard drives or CD burners.
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5 Amps is pushing it a bit for the rest of the system.
 
No you need at least a pcp&c 1200w to even begin to think of running that :rolleyes::rolleyes:


Yea you'll be fine.
 
Motley said:
No you need to get a new PSU for that card. I would recommend a Thermaltake Toughpower 700W.
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where did you pull that crap from? he has a very basic system and his Corsair 450watt will more than be enough for an 8800gtx.:rolleyes:

even looking at your sig its hilarious that you think you need anything remotely near 700 watts. your system would not even pull 300 watts under full load.
 
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