I got $320 for Christmas to spend how ever I chose. I am getting the 8800GT to replace my 7900GS, however, my current PSU will not power it with my current system (listed below) as my PSU only has 18 amps on the 12v rail. My max for the 8800GT is $260 (if I wait, I'll find it at that price).
Here are my options: 1) Do nothing and watch my system either refuse to boot, crash or the PSU blow up. 2) Buy the TT Graphic Card power supply for $55 3) Get a new PSU.
Unfortunately, ATM I do not have a lot of money to put towards a new PSU. I know that a solid PSU is paramount, but I do not have the cash for some of the higher end units.
This Seasonic looks good, but only if the discount stays like it is. Option one is not really an option so that leaves me with options 2 and 3.
If it helps, this video card update will be the last update to this setup since S939 is obsolete. I do not plan on building a new system for at least another 6 months to a year. It depends on how much money I make this summer as to when I build a new one.
Your link to the Seasonic unit isn't working for me. The GPU power supply is certainly an option. On the other hand you could get a unit like this and be able to power your GT: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817104037.
You would probably have to replace that unit though the next time you build a system.
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