What power supply is needed

Tiny power supply cranks out 120 watts

Published on January 27, 2006

For some users, computer designs can't be small and quiet enough. Mini-box.com has begun offering what it claims to be the world's smallest ATX compliant power supply that uses a single 12 volt power source and puts out 120 watts. Read more

Read Your Watts With A GPS Technology Power Supply

Published on June 04, 2008

Taipei (Taiwan) - While walking the halls of the Computex trade show, we saw this interesting power supply with an integrated watt meter. Read more

CeBIT 2008: Thermaltake Offers 2kW PSU

Published on March 09, 2008

Thermaltake now offers a high performance power supply for users that just can't get enough power. The new model belonging to the Toughpower line provides up to 2 Kilowatts of power. Live demonstrations are given at the company's CeBIT stand Read more

OCZ rolls out 600 watt modular power supply

Published on October 09, 2006

OCZ Technology Group has introduced a new modular power supply with a sustained output of 600 watts. The PSU will hopefully lessen cable clutter because only the necessary power cables need to be attached. The titanium mirrored case comes with two PCI-Express cables and a 4/8 pin CPU auxiliary fan connector. Read more

Latest Reviews & Articles

System Builder Marathon: Performance & Value

Published on January 01, 2009

We’ve built, overclocked, and tested our $625, $1,250, and $2,500 performance machines. How will these three systems compare in overall performance and value? Read more

System Builder Marathon: $2,500 Enthusiast PC

Published on December 31, 2008

We’ve seen how far a moderately priced Core i7 system can take us and now we’re ready to assess the performance advantages of better cooling and a stronger graphics configuration. Will our upgrades be worth the money? Read more

System Builder Marathon: $1,250 Mid-Range PC

Published on December 30, 2008

We see how far $1,250 gets us when building a new Core i7-based system, and how it compares to last month’s similarly priced Core 2 Duo machine. Read more

SSDs Replacing HDDs Soon? Not A Chance

Published on December 29, 2008

Some say 2010 and even 2009 will be the year of SSDs. We think not. Read more

All the Reviews & Articles

What power supply is needed

Word : Username : Filter :
Bottom
Author	Thread : What power supply is needed

phoenix_risin

Profile: stranger

More Information

08-11-2008 at 08:29:17 PM

Hi
I recently bought a new Gateway GT 5668E.
It has a 300 watt power supply in it.

I want to upgrade the video card as it has a onboard one.

The one i plan to get it this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814125228

I can not find anywhere what i need power wise for this card.
I have had two people say it will run fine with the 300 watt but I hate chances with a brand new machine that I can not afford to replace right now.

Anyone got any information regarding this card and what power supply size is needed
Maybe even a idea of a good one that would work for maybe 50 to 70.00 tops.

Thank you for any and all help

Related Product

chookman

BAM!
Profile: Ancient Poster

More Information

08-12-2008 at 12:10:32 AM

Hide

It would be close and considering its from an OEM machine, id say it wouldnt take long to kill it. A solid 400w-500w will run it easily, be careful when replacing the PSU that the one you get is similar dimension to the current as anything bigger might not fit.

Youll get a heck load more performance from a 9600gt thats only a few $$$ extra.

---------------
"This thread made me strap on my lolerskates and head for my roflcopter."

zenmaster

Profile: Eternal Poster

More Information

08-12-2008 at 01:37:50 AM

Hide

Or the 3850 which is less than the 9500GT and Fast than the 9500GT.
The 9600GT would be faster yet.

So if tight on cash go for the 3850 or spend a little more and get the 9600GT.

---------------
If its good in theory but not in practice,
its not good theory.

E3210

Profile: member

More Information

08-12-2008 at 02:41:06 AM

Hide

I have seen the 9600gt for as little as 84 dollars.

A core2duo, lightly overclocked, with a 4850, uses no more then 250 watts. But, you need a power "cushion" or things become unstable. What you should be conserned about is wether or not the power supply has any 6 pin connectors.

phoenix_risin

Profile: stranger

More Information

08-12-2008 at 07:25:09 PM

Hide

Thank you. The Video card was a Birthday gift and already bought and for what I do which is play one game the Sims2.
I think from the research I have done that it will do just fine. Sadly many cards do not play well with this game because well quite frankly EA is milking their cash cow for all it is worth and give limited time to testing and properly doing things etc. Yes i know I know why play it then frankly because it is the one game I enjoy. :lol:
I have asked around and am happy to have found many Simmers who have the 9500 and have a good experience with it.

Anyway my friend has ordered me a 550 watt power supply Just to make sure all is well.
It looks the same size I hope it works I know limited info on choosing power supplies to be honest
The system i have is the Gateway GT5668E if that tells you anything.

The power supply he got is

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817182010

Thank you for the help

Tom's Hardware Forums » CPU & Components » Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods » What power supply is needed

Go to:

Page generated in 0.328 seconds

Google Ads