my computer specs
windows xp home edition
350w power supply
amd anthlon 64 3500+
3.00 GB of ram
gigabyte GA-K8NF9-Sl motherboard
geforce 6600 graphics card
2007-05-13 12:52:55 · 13 answers · asked by The one 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Your power supply is the only item there that -HAS- to be upgraded to run an 8800GTX. You will need a supply that provides atleast 32 Amps on the 12V rail. I would suggest a 500W or higher PSU from one of these companies:
Seasonic
Zalman
Enermax
OCZ
PC Power & Cooling
Corsair
Silverstone
Now, I would also like to make a comment that the 8800GTX will most likely be bottlenecked by your RAM and processor. You're running some pretty old components there.. not likely the will be able to keep up with the sheer speed of the DX10 card. Just so you're aware that you might find your FPS lower than you expect.
2007-05-13 13:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by fringefire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aye, power supply will need beefing up for sure.
That's bull about needing a 1000w one though, stupid idiot. You'll do fine with a 500, but you'll have more overhead with something like a 600+, but don't be tempted to get a cheap one (<£50) because it won't have the current on the rails you need, hence false economy.
Like the other dude said though you'd do better with a faster processor as well.
OH and don't forget to avoid Vista like the plague.
2007-05-13 21:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by Gophur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive got the card you seek, 8800gtx. and I have a 850watt power supply, and it starves for power, 1kw power supply is a smart choice..1000watts here is what the card needs by itself nVidia 8800GTX requires at least 450 Watts and 37 amps +12V
2007-05-13 15:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 8800GTX draws 132watts (card itself). Better get a 550W power supply with hefty dual +12V rails (18+18amps).
Do not rely on minimum power supply requirement. You will just severely stress your power supply or its +12V rail by running it at FULL load. It will run HOTTER and service life could be reduced. If you run your power supply at less than 80% load, it runs cooler and lasts longer.
2007-05-13 13:30:16 · answer #4 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 03:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have a PCI Express x16 slot on your motherboard (which is what the 6600 is I believe) you should be good to go.
2007-05-13 12:56:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks to me like the video card will work in your computer, however do yourself , and your computer, a huge favor go get a 500 watt power supply.. along with the pci express 16 card you want ..
2007-05-13 13:02:58 · answer #7 · answered by mikey29_70 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The power supply is a big one that card needs it own 6-pin connector. PCI x16 slot. rest is fine.
2007-05-13 14:31:41 · answer #8 · answered by mjamesladd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure the PSU needs to be at least 400 watts. check www.newegg.com and find the graphics card on there then go to specifications - it should tell you whats required in there.
2007-05-13 12:56:14 · answer #9 · answered by yitzac1990 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if i remember correctly that is a DX10 card so vista would be one and the power supply would be the other.
2007-05-13 12:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by ambush45th 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋