Through the help of other yahoo answerers, I have discovered that a 8800 gtx requires at least a 450 watt power supply, and that a 8800 gts 640mgb requires at least 400 watts. I cannot find how much power an 8800 gts 320mgb requires. I have a 375 watt power supply so I am really close. Does anyone know? thx
2007-05-06 16:43:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
These are eVGA's Requirements
Minimum of a 400 Watt power supply.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 26 Amp Amps.)
The eVGA 8600 GT Requirements are
Minimum of a 350 Watt power supply.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 22 Amp Amps.)
Minimum 400 Watt for SLI mode system.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 24 Amp
This still a decent card.
2007-05-06 16:57:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 8800GTS 320Mb consumes 103watts (card only). I bet your 375W PSU will not be able to power it. If it can, it will run HOT, its +12V rail will be severely stressed and the caps will be pregnant in no time at all. Many old power supplies are weak on the +12V rail.
Do not settle for the minimum PSU requirement. They will just run hot. Get a higher rated one. PSUs with 80% or less load run cooler and last longer.
2007-05-07 02:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nvidia recommends a minimum PSU of 450 watts with two 4-pin connectors for ATX12V.
2007-05-06 16:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋