im planning to buy a evga 8600 gt video card and i wanted to know how much watts for the power supply do i need so the comp wont crash. im planning to get the rosewill 400w.
2007-07-08 15:02:31 · 8 answers · asked by wudup 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Based on the specs sheet for the 8600 GTS 256mg video card, these are the minimum specs required to use the card:
Intel® or AMD® compatible motherboard
At least 512MB system RAM
PCI Express® compliant motherboard
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A minimum 300W system power supply
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50MB of available hard disk space
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP or Vista
VGA or DVI-I compatible monitor
But realistically, you should always try to use a power supply with a higher rating than the recommended minimum specs. Your requirements to run the card and the size of your power supply are not solely determined from the video card, you need to make sure you have enough power to feed everything in your case down to the cooling fans, then try to give yourself alittle room for expansion down the road. Or you will be replacing the power supply yet again.
A recommendation for you though, nothing really against EVGA, but I almost totally use XFX video cards, most manufacturer's warranties for video cards are 1yr to 3yr, XFX is lifetime parts and labor. When selecting your power supply, remember that if the unit only has 1 cooling fan, you should make sure its at least 120mm if not a 140mm, I try to build with dual 80mm - 90mm cooling fans for more optimal cooling in the power supply and case.
2007-07-08 15:42:38 · answer #1 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesnt count the place the ability connectors plug in....all of it comes from the PSU I in basic terms geared up a device with an 8500GT card and that they advise a minimum 4 hundred watt PSU for that (the 8500 GT is decrease spec than your suggested card) It should not be a great deal as PSU's are inexpensive......in basic terms improve to a respectable length considered one of four hundred watt or extra once you get the cardboard. HTH
2016-09-29 08:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by earles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be more concerned with the 12v rail amps rather than the wattage. But if you buy a PSU with say 25 to 30 amps on the 12v rail you will get the wattage as a bonus.
So 20+ amps on the 12v rail is what you are looking for.
2007-07-08 15:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by Mark L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very weak!
Try to buy a True Power Supply at least 500W and check if the +12V or -12V have at least 20A (Ampere) - Antec, Chiftech, Thermaltake.... and not a no-name one.
Buy a very good power supply... you don't change it so often like other computer parts. Consider it like an investition.
I changed 3 power supply to get this conclusion.
Good Luck!
2007-07-08 15:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by Crypton 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will agree with Mark L. You should get a psu with a +12V output of 22A or more to make sure the system runs stable.
2007-07-08 15:19:26 · answer #5 · answered by Joe R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a 8600gt will work on pretty much any 300watt powersupply and dont' get a rosewill powersupply rosewill makes some of the worst unreiable powersupplys on the market
2007-07-08 15:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by matt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that psu is weak, get at least a 500w psu
2007-07-08 15:08:03 · answer #7 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah that's fine.
2007-07-08 15:07:07 · answer #8 · answered by andrew5544 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋