Ok scratch the whole 8800gtx sli thing I was thinking about... I rather save the money up for something else.. what I would like to do, is to have a single 8800gtx. Would my 500 watt psu work ok? I know the requirements for the 8800gtx is 450 watts... but is that for the card alone or the whole system?
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ok.. nvm, new plan!
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I don't see your PSU listed. What do you have?
Those number (450w) are for the entire "average" system. If it's a good quality name brand model and not an OEM type that comes "free" with a case (or just plain cheap), you will likely be fine, as long as you are not overclocking and running lots of hardware.
Those number (450w) are for the entire "average" system. If it's a good quality name brand model and not an OEM type that comes "free" with a case (or just plain cheap), you will likely be fine, as long as you are not overclocking and running lots of hardware.
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Almost any 500w PSU can push a GTX... A GTX system (RAM, Mobo, 1-2 HD's, maybe a CCFL and some extra fans) should use (at most) around 300w of real power under load. Even with a generic PSU's inneficiencies, and factoring in cold-starting current, you should be ok.