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beluk   02-01-2008 at 09:41:45 PM

Our computer has got a 7300gs card but i want to play Oblivion, I'm not very technical but have done some reading and wondered whether an 8800gt would work with a 450w psu with 18w on the 12v rail? the comp is a pentium 4 duo with 2gb of ram and 160 hard drive, i'm just worried about the psu. thanks in advance

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pauldh   02-01-2008 at 09:45:33 PM
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I would not try it with 18 amp 12v. Budget in a new PSU if you want a card like the 8800GT.

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rgeist554   02-01-2008 at 09:48:16 PM
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Pentium 4 duo... ? Do you mean a Pentium D?

 

Also, I think you mean 18A (amperes) on the 12v rail, not W. W is Watts. If that's the case it should work as long as your PSU manufacturer didn't exaggerate the stats. (Does it have the brand listed on it?) Either way, I think it will work... but it's hard to say unless you post more about your PSU. Brand, total wattage, etc.


Message edited by rgeist554 on 02-01-2008 at 09:53:17 PM
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beluk   02-01-2008 at 09:53:05 PM
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thanks for the replies, told you I wasn't technical!!!

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rallyimprezive   02-01-2008 at 09:57:31 PM
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The CPU is probably an Intel Pentium Dual Core.

although you have thanked people, you arent done yet!

We wont let you go until you have a verifiable answer.....or a thread with 100 posts debating the right answer.

So give us your PSU make and model. :)


Message edited by rallyimprezive on 02-01-2008 at 10:13:17 PM
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beluk   02-01-2008 at 10:31:09 PM
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Oh God, now Im gonna have to go searching!!!

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beluk   02-01-2008 at 10:37:07 PM
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Right, the info I've got is that it is a Winpower ATX 450. Our old comp blew up so we just got a cheap custom built job from Ebay, with a view to getting a better one when finances allow, but I need my games fix!! I've been reading the home buld section but think I lack the confidence and technical know how, but I reckon I could save a fortune!

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pauldh   02-02-2008 at 01:21:49 AM
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http://www.power-win.com/en/p/43-s [...] upply.html

If it's that winpower 450W it says 17 amp on 12v rail and 70% efficiency. Either way, 17-18 amp says no way IMO. I know this is overkill and assumes a loaded system, but my BFG 8800GT box says minimum of a 425w PSU with 28 amp 12v. I'd try one with an Antec Earthwatts 380W but that has 27 amp 12v. 24 amp may be fine; But 18 amp I still say no way for stability and long life.


Message edited by pauldh on 02-02-2008 at 01:22:45 AM
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