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Old 04-27-2008, 05:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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what power supply will i need, my computer is mainly used for creating electronic music and also for high spec gaming its 450w at the min what do i need?
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Old 04-27-2008, 05:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
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id say go with a 550 watt PSU, or something around there
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817339001
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id say go with a 550 watt PSU, or something around there
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817339001
That won't cut it for high specs gaming. Look for a quality 500watt + unit. Take a peak at the PSU Recommendation list for further details.
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the best GPU now requires at least a 580W PSU

So a 600W should suffice, 600W or more FTW...
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That won't cut it for high specs gaming. Look for a quality 500watt + unit. Take a peak at the PSU Recommendation list for further details.
I have that, and mine hasn't crashed yet. You'd be suprised by this unit. Quiet but deadly.
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I have that, and mine hasn't crashed yet. You'd be suprised by this unit. Quiet but deadly.
Yeah but the HD3850 isn't that big of a power hog.
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Yeah but the HD3850 isn't that big of a power hog.
Sucks more than a GT, and probably a GTS G92... HD3850 isn't exactly energy efficient, while the GT sucks as much as a 8600.
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What are your intended system specifications?
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