how much watts will be required for a computer with these specs?
Core 2 duo E6850 1333
2x 2gb/800
320gb/16 SATA2
Intel P35-DS3 Motherboard
x18 dvd-rw
geforce 8800 gts/320m
will 600 watts be sufficient?
2007-07-30 05:54:24 · 3 answers · asked by kuzukuzu 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
500w would do i would expect, But i would reccomend 550/600 watts to take in to account any extra upgrades you may do, and any OC you might do.
Look here for a more exact result :
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp
Its a calculator, just put in all the features, and it will feed out the power supply you will need, although as i said earlier, its better to get 100w or so more than it says
Also it depends what power supply it is, if its just a cheap value one then the 600w it says will only be a peak time, it wont be able to run at that for very long, however if you get a performance one, then you'll be fine.
And getting dual rail on the 12v is also a good advantage.
A 600w power supply would set you back at least £45/$90. (Approx.)
2007-07-30 07:08:33 · answer #1 · answered by ChrisW 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally yes, dont forget to check to make sure you have enough amps on the 16v rail for the video card. That card needs upwards of 30a.
2007-07-30 06:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by chuck g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say 550w would do the trick
2007-07-30 05:56:45 · answer #3 · answered by Mercury 2010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋