XFX GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0

nastynate · 10-23-2009, 04:26 AM

Will this card run on a 450 watt power supply??

ganzey · 10-23-2009, 04:34 AM

yes, i had a 400 and it ran fine, now i got a 480 and it is fine after 3 months of use!

nastynate · 10-23-2009, 04:36 AM

Great, thx!

ganzey · 10-23-2009, 04:37 AM

no problem

**The_Other_One** · 10-23-2009, 04:56 AM

Could we have some specs on the PSU? Some can have pretty low ratings on the 12v rails.

ganzey · 10-23-2009, 05:16 AM

all i know is that i ran mine 24/7 with a logysis $15 400 watt psu for about 2 months, it never went out, only changed and my friend gave me a 480 watt (off brand as well, but hey, it works) and its got cool colored fans. but back to the topic, my 400 watt had 16 amps going to +12 rail, 480's got 17a

nastynate · 10-23-2009, 06:07 AM

PSU: BFG Tech LS-450 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply

Also, will this card be able to run on this motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131595

The card says its DDR3, and i think the motherboard supports DDR2 memory or something.

IDK im not too experienced, im struggling to build a new system because i don't know much.

Anybody know if the two are compatible or not??

thx

linkin93 · 10-23-2009, 07:33 AM

graphics card memory is not related to system memory. don't worry.

**The_Other_One** · 10-23-2009, 08:39 AM

That thing's pusing 29A on the 12V rail. While not wonderful, it should be alright.

10-23-2009, 04:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
nastynate New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	XFX GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 Will this card run on a 450 watt power supply??

10-23-2009, 04:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
ganzey Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: belvidere, Illinois Age: 16 Posts: 668	yes, i had a 400 and it ran fine, now i got a 480 and it is fine after 3 months of use! __________________ When I walk through the shadow of the valley of death I will fear no evil, cause I'm the biggest son of a b*tch in the Valley

10-23-2009, 04:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
ganzey Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: belvidere, Illinois Age: 16 Posts: 668	no problem __________________ When I walk through the shadow of the valley of death I will fear no evil, cause I'm the biggest son of a b*tch in the Valley

10-23-2009, 04:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,427	Could we have some specs on the PSU? Some can have pretty low ratings on the 12v rails. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

10-23-2009, 05:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
ganzey Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: belvidere, Illinois Age: 16 Posts: 668	all i know is that i ran mine 24/7 with a logysis $15 400 watt psu for about 2 months, it never went out, only changed and my friend gave me a 480 watt (off brand as well, but hey, it works) and its got cool colored fans. but back to the topic, my 400 watt had 16 amps going to +12 rail, 480's got 17a __________________ When I walk through the shadow of the valley of death I will fear no evil, cause I'm the biggest son of a b*tch in the Valley

10-23-2009, 04:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
nastynate New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	Great, thx!

10-23-2009, 06:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
nastynate New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	PSU: BFG Tech LS-450 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply Also, will this card be able to run on this motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131595 The card says its DDR3, and i think the motherboard supports DDR2 memory or something. IDK im not too experienced, im struggling to build a new system because i don't know much. Anybody know if the two are compatible or not?? thx

10-23-2009, 07:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,377	graphics card memory is not related to system memory. don't worry. __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

10-23-2009, 08:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,427	That thing's pusing 29A on the 12V rail. While not wonderful, it should be alright. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

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