Power Supply for 6800GS

MCanavan6 · 12-22-2005, 12:14 AM

Right now I have a prebuilt HP desktop. I just checked the power supply and found it very difficult to read which one I have. I'm pretty sure I have a 300W Max, +12V @ 19A. Now I don't think this is near enough power to power a video card, is it? If not what is a good power supply? I'm thinking somewhere around 500W Max, +12V @ 30A.

TheChef · 12-22-2005, 12:53 AM

The idea you had is a good beginning. How much are you willing to spend on a PSU?

MCanavan6 · 12-22-2005, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TheChef

The idea you had is a good beginning. How much are you willing to spend on a PSU?

With the video card and power supply I'd like to keep it around $300 total. So like max is $90-100.

MCanavan6 · 12-22-2005, 04:20 AM

What is the deal with PFC and Dual 12V+? Are they really that important? SLI isn't too important to me.

12-22-2005, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
MCanavan6 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 102	Power Supply for 6800GS Right now I have a prebuilt HP desktop. I just checked the power supply and found it very difficult to read which one I have. I'm pretty sure I have a 300W Max, +12V @ 19A. Now I don't think this is near enough power to power a video card, is it? If not what is a good power supply? I'm thinking somewhere around 500W Max, +12V @ 30A.

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12-22-2005, 04:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
MCanavan6 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 102	What is the deal with PFC and Dual 12V+? Are they really that important? SLI isn't too important to me.