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power supply for 7950gt system

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I'm going to add a 7950gt card to my dell e521 system. My current ps is around 200w and I've read that I need to upgrade to 450w or higher. I'd like a relatively inexpensive ps in this watt range but I am willing to spend $60-$80 if the extra cost is justified by the increase in quality. I'm going to use the pc for some occasional gaming, but mostly just internet and video playback.

thanks
 
From EVGA's website -Minimum of a 400 Watt power supply.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 20 Amp Amps.)
Minimum 500 Watt for SLI mode system.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 28 Amp Amps.)

http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=512-P2-N635-AR&family=18

I would invest in a new PSU, like you said you can get a nice one (make sure its a good one) for relatively cheap, and it would future proof your rig, and allows you the capability of adding more drives and not have to worry if your 200w can handle the load, which I'm sure it wouldn't.
 
I thought I was being all slick and tried to run an AMD 4100+ based system with a 7950 GT on a 200W PSU. Ran 3DM06 overnight and the PSU blew up before morning time. Ouch! What if I was playing an actual game or something that needed MORE power? :(

Anyhoo.... I agree. Good 380W+. Seasonic or Antec 380W, Corsair 450W, etc.
 
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