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sherman   10-22-2005 at 05:33:45 PM

I'm upgrading my graphics card to a BFG GeForce 6600GT OC 128mb and I believe it requires either a 300 or 350W PSU. I currently have the stock 250W PSU. The system is a Gateway with a Intel (Lexington 2) Pentium 4 2.4GHz(533MHz) motherboard with 512mb PC800 RDRAM. Is there a reliable PSU I could get for this? I don't want to spend too much at the moment since I'm trying to make this system last a year or two longer before I get a new motherboard and PCU. Thanks in advance!

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Crashman   10-23-2005 at 12:13:51 PM
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You'll probably have to do a little work to make a standard power supply fit, but it should be possible if you're willing to do the work.

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Rugger   10-23-2005 at 04:15:21 PM
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By that he means you'll have to modify the case to make it fit. Great fun if you like powertools! :wink:

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sherman   10-23-2005 at 04:32:02 PM
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Oh don't worry, I can make it work. Craftsman is a great company!! I just need to know a few reliable PSU's at a reasonable price (~$50.00, maybe a little higher). Thanks.

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Rugger   10-23-2005 at 05:54:24 PM
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<A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104954" target="_new">FSP 450W</A> for $50.

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fishmahn   10-23-2005 at 10:27:03 PM
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Have you tried the 6600 in your system? Gateway uses pretty decent PSUs and I'd bet that one would be able to power it if all they suggest is 300w+.

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sherman   10-24-2005 at 12:15:00 AM
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I don't have the card yet but I did check the specs and it calls for a 350W PSU. Thanks Rugger for the reference to the Fortron. It looks like it could work. I'm new to this kind of stuff so I really appreciate all the help.

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Rugger   10-24-2005 at 05:32:47 AM
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If you've got it, then you might as well try it before you get the new PSU - shouldn't hurt anything to try it.

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