8800GT on a Dell 305/22amp psu

[aznstriker92]

People have been saying its ok. So I just wanted some more opinions.
8800GT on a 305 watt /22amp Dell psu?

 

[blacksci]

Try it and find out, its not going to damage anything, either it boots, and runs stabily, or worse case, it boots and crashes, then you know what the cupret is, and since you already have a video card, then you have a backup till you get a new psu.

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

If PSU's go out, sometimes they can take other parts with them. If that card blows out a PSU, there is a slim chance it could damage the mobo or chip, or other components. You could try it, but it's a gamble perhaps.

 

[kpo6969]

From my point of view:
I had (have) an Dimension E521 with the 305w, 22amp psu.
I got an 8800GT the 1st day they were available.
I had upgraded to a PC Power Silencer470 (26amp) before I ordered the GT.
Yes the 305w can (and does) run it, but I asked myself for how long?
You have to use adapters to do it as there is no 6pin pcie connection on the stock psu.

 

[blacksci]

Also how old is the psu, if its older then 2 years i would just upgrade it, since more then likely it will die after a time. Yeah you take a chance of blowing your power supply, but that honestly wont happen unless its a. hella old, or b. very very dusty. I suspect if your going to have issues with the psu, it will just cause the card to crash due to a lack of power, not the psu itself. Honestly though, your psu is probably the one place where everyone wants to cheap out but really shouldnt. If your totally stuck on trying it though, give it a whirl.

 

[sailer]

I'd guess that the stock Dell 305wt PSU might power up. The main problem that I see is that you could start into a game and then the computer crashes as the power draw exceeds what the PSU can deliver. I find that kind of thing very annoying. I'd look for a quality PSU of 450wt to power this card, perhaps even 550wt depending on the rest of your hardware. But something in the range of a good 450wt should do the job.

 

[hsetir]

It would be fine. Though you might not be able to overclock. My friends use much more power hog ati gpus on 20amp and it runs pretty well. The recommended 26amp requirements are for extreme cases only.

 

[JAYDEEJOHN]

If it does go, it could take other components with it. It will become unstable, and possibly send surges to other components

 

[romulus47plus1]

Just buy a better PSU, they're so damn cheap that it's pointless to start a new thread on this!

 

[DarthPiggie]

yea, i wouldnt risk it either, go ahead, dont cheap out the food source of your PC, otherwise...

 

[aznstriker92]

Sorry I can't upgrade the psu, thats the problem. My psu is only a few months old so it should be fine. (last one fried since I pulled the plug about a hundred times.)
Check this thread out. a 250watt psu and a 8800GT, amazing.
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=534311

And If I were to upgrade a psu from Dell to not void the warranty, then it would cost me like 80-100 bucks. Not so cheap.

 

[sharp910sh]

just upgrade the psu, I did, i had to when I got my x1950 pro. Dell's warranty is useless, any fool can fix a pc, just buy a nice psu and sorted. If you wana risk your pc be my guest.

 

[aznstriker92]

Well, I really don't have $100 for a psu, plus I ran a x1950pro fine for a while.

 

[sharp910sh]

Is it worth the risk? If you playing a game its going to withdraw a high amount of amperage. Then it goes bang, and your cpu is fried.

 

[aznstriker92]

Well I don't, is it that bad of a risk? Anytime somebody turns on their computer, its a risk as well i guess.

 

[romulus47plus1]

This is a risk I won't take. Get a new PSU.
Don't forget your PSU got other things to power, not just the 8800gt...
Such as CPU, MB, DVDplayer, etc etc

 

[kpo6969]

Just get this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703011

It's the same as this but cheaper:
http://www.pcpower.com/power-supply/silencer-470-dell.html

or check here if you want cheaper or are worried about compatibility:
http://www.power-on.com/dell.html

 

[basketcase]

It may work, but it will definately put a strain on that PSU. No way around that. But, it could run with no problems. Over time (assuming it works at all) that strain is going to kill that PSU. It may take years or it could be days. Just don't be suprised when you power up, the PSU pops and your whole system is fried.

There is a reason that they recommend a larger PSU for those video cards...

 

[aznstriker92]

Like I said I don't have $80 for a psu. That 8800GT im getting instead of my RMAed 7950GT (fan problems). I don't game too much (few hours a week) so the longivity should be fine.

 

[aznstriker92]

Just realized that Dell psu are made by Newton, a sudsidiary of Delta Power which is a well known server psu company. No wonder they can supply their rated power 24/7 at 50c like they were designed to.
Also there are apparently tons of people with 8800GT in 305watt psu rigs.
http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_video&thread.id=159213&view=by_date_ascending&page=1

 

[kpo6969]

It can vary

 

[aznstriker92]

What varies.

 

[dagger]

I like how it's made in china. Much better quality than American products.

 

[basketcase]

What varies.

Where and whio they are made by.

 

[aznstriker92]

I like how it's made in china. Much better quality than American products.

Ha you want to tell me how many things are made in the u.s.?
(im not chinese btw) Ever heard of Samsung? :lol: