I have a dell with two processors (it's a workstation, and I don't mean dual-core) that I want to use for gaming. My question is, wont having two processors take up a lot of power along with the video card? Here are the basic specs:
Two Xeon CPUs at 3ghz
3 gigs of RAM
And the video card I want is an 8800gts (320mb). According to dell, the power supply is 650 watts. Is that enough?
2007-07-31 11:22:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Yes, I have all the required ports. The pci-e x16, the extra power thing. Everything.
2007-07-31 11:40:57 · update #1
Actually, having two processors will only take up about ~65 watts. Many people are confused about power requirements. The actual load of your entire computer is about ~350 watts or so. That 650watts is MORE than enough to power anything you want. Power supplies have been hyped up by power companies so that they sell more. You honestly won't ever be using a 1000watt unless you have this crazy server computer.
The 8800GTS takes about ~75-200 watts on idle-load, so you're fine.
2007-07-31 12:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) 650w should probably be enough.
2) if you get an 8800, you'll almost certainly be able to bring that over to a new system, instead of getting ANOTHER new card when you upgrade.
I am pretty sure that the 8800 is signifigantly more powerful than the processors, and your gaming would be held back byt he processors more than the video card at that point.
also make sure that your computer has the right plug for the card.
I wouldn't expect a dual-xenon motherboard to have a PCI16x slot. and getting a card that high, NOT in PCI16x, would be severely gimping it, and hindering any future use severely. ... if they even make that card in AGP(they might)
but if you've got a PCI16x slot, and can afford it, why not.
edit: also, remember most things... only one processor will be used, and the other either entirely neglected, or utilized only for non-game stuff.
2007-07-31 11:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by RW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol yes it is enough dont worry
the processor dont take that much power
the ram either
but that specialy that graphic card
yes
use around 200 and 300 watts
but dont worry you have enough powwer supply
2007-07-31 11:26:06 · answer #3 · answered by Sushy™ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea it should be. if u paid that much for a workstation u want to use for gaming, at least get a 8800gtx or ultra. thats way overkill. yes that psu should handle it fine
2007-07-31 11:27:41 · answer #4 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋