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i need to find something capable of running a 8800gt for as cheap as possible. but i dont want to go so cheap as to get complete crap. im looking for used or new any ideas
 
OP, $45-$55 is the cheapest psu recommendation you'll find in this forum. IMHO take your pick from those provided already ;)

You're spending $10-$15 more upfront but those are efficient 80plus power supplies so you'll eventually make up the cost on your energy bill.
 
Modder man said:
its for my little brother so the cheaper the better
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Okaayyy, that still doesn't change any of the recommendations here so far. The Seasonic 350W PSU that Zero82z is the cheapest but quality PSU I can recommend as of this moment in time, online or at a B&M.
 
Well trash me if you like but I got a *booster* for my little Bro to run his new 8800gt in a dell case and he's very happy with it... Never makes a noise apart from on startup. Cheap and easy too. Future proof too. Looks nice too. Did I say cheap and easy?
 
Raci said:
Well trash me if you like but I got a *booster* for my little Bro to run his new 8800gt in a dell case and he's very happy with it... Never makes a noise apart from on startup. Cheap and easy too. Future proof too. Looks nice too. Did I say cheap and easy?
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Booster? wtf ? Dude, do not skimp on a PSU , it will come back to bite you in the ass.
 
@Kangg, it's probably one of those FSP or Ultra secondary PSUs that fit into the 5.25" bays. Should be ok as long as it's a good-quality one. The FSPs are actually called Boosters BTW.
 
I asked for it - you trashed me.

It works and is completely reversible (Dell PC still on warranty)

I have a coolermaster realpower 700W for my rig - but it's screwed to a piece of plywood so I can hack and slash wherever I like... For Bro's machine I had to think differently

EDIT: And another thing:

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/08/10/review_fsp_booster_x3/

Anandtech have a review I think or someone has.

Was really hard to find one in UK tho - mainstream suppliers don't touch it *Because ppl keep trashing boosters*
 
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Ahh, I vaguely remember hearing about those when they first came out, Supposed to be a PSU just for video card or something like that? Never kept up with em to see if they were worth a shit.
 
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