Thermaltake...8800GTS

[Ramodkk]

Hey guys, i currently have a 430W Thermaltake PSU, will it be enough to run a 8800GTS??? if not what is a good for the price PSU that can run it and is not too expensive??

Thanks for any input

 

[chupacabra]

No, you might want to get a good psu rather than a lower quality psu which could barely power it, try looking at 50$-100$

 

[skidude]

You can get a really good PSU for $100. I highly recommend this one, I've built three machines with this PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152026

Or, if you want to go cheaper this is my current PSU, which is solid as a rock:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182017&Tpk=rosewill+RP550

 

[cheburns]

100 bucks a corsair 520 on buy.com is a great psu

 

[ceewi1]

Your Thermaltake 430W will not be enough. Take a look at my complete list of recommendations: http://www.computerforum.com/90117-ceewi1s-psu-recommendations.html

How much do you want to spend? The Antec NeoHE 500W is a top choice at $49.99 if you don't mind the rebate.

 

[chshwong]

It really depends on your CPU.
My CPU is Q6600 with a 8800GTS. Together with everything else, I need a 650 watt, 12v@34a at least in order to operate.
I currently have a 500 watt with 12v@34a tho, and I see BSOD when at full load.
Then i tried using 2 PSU at the same time, and my BSODs were gone. So i'm gonna get a 650-700 watt soon.
Your 430watt will definitely not work even with a Duo as supposed to Quad.

Google a PSU calculator to determine the wattage and 12v rail amp you need your PSU to be.

But for sure, 430W.. impossible.

And don't forget to consider the # of connectors, and noise