how do you determine

wiwazevedo · 02-19-2007, 06:42 AM

what strength of power supply to get for your computer?

Hass · 02-19-2007, 06:50 AM

You look at the minimum required for your video card.
and multiply it by like uhm.
3.
4 if you want to be safe
=)
Or at least that's what I do, LOL :/

But really, just check out the minimum for your video card.
Then check out the min if you were planning on doing SLI.
Then get at least that...
Or go with like at least another 100w to be safe.
Depends on your budget ;p

**ceewi1** · 02-19-2007, 06:51 AM

There are a variety of online PSU calculators available on the Internet which can be helpful, and most video cards state a power recommendation as well. If you post your specs, we'll give you some recommendations.

ETSA · 02-19-2007, 03:03 PM

http://pcworld.about.com/magazine/2304p144id119585.htm

http://compreviews.about.com/od/cases/a/PSUWattage.htm

this site is dated buy may help....

http://pcworld.about.com/gi/dynamic/...orld.com/46248

wiwazevedo · 02-19-2007, 05:59 PM

thanks a bunch

wafflez · 02-20-2007, 10:50 AM

Enjoy! =D

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02-19-2007, 06:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hass Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 219	You look at the minimum required for your video card. and multiply it by like uhm. 3. 4 if you want to be safe =) Or at least that's what I do, LOL :/ But really, just check out the minimum for your video card. Then check out the min if you were planning on doing SLI. Then get at least that... Or go with like at least another 100w to be safe. Depends on your budget ;p

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wiwazevedo Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 278	thanks a bunch

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wafflez Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Valley, CA Posts: 400	Enjoy! =D