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deminio   10-18-2008 at 03:21:42 PM

Hello,

I'm going to buy a new graphics card.
i'm thinking about Gainward 9800GT Bliss 512MB.
whats your opinion about this card?

Also i want to know what PSU this card needs.
I have a 400WATT (12v - 20A)

My system specs are:
Intel P4 630 (3Ghz)
Motherboard gigabyte GA-8N SLI
1x 512MB & 1x 1GB ram
1x 200GB HDD
1X Asus 6600 128mb
also i have tvtuner and wireless card installed

Is a 400W PSU enough for this pc with the new graphics card?

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hsetir   10-18-2008 at 03:46:32 PM
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You don't have enough amperage on 12v , though 400W is enough for the system. That psu shall barely work though, with random errors and risks involved. I'd suggest a psu with at least 25A-12v.

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4745454b   10-18-2008 at 04:21:24 PM
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If the 9800GT is just a re badged 8800GT, then officially you need a PSU with 22A on the 12V rail. You are cutting it close with what you have. I would say risk it if you had a C2D, but seeing as you have a power hungry P4, you should consider upgrading the PSU as well.

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deminio   10-18-2008 at 04:25:20 PM
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My PSU has 20A on the 12V rail...

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deminio   10-18-2008 at 05:47:22 PM
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what about the 9600GT is it ok for my PSU?

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blackwidow_rsa   10-18-2008 at 06:26:07 PM
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On my 9600gt box it say you need 26A 400w PSU. Don't know how that works, but i'd suggest rather buying a new PSU.

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blackwidow_rsa   10-18-2008 at 06:28:04 PM
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I'd really recommend getting a new system. A 9600 & 9800 will be limit by your current setup. A nice E5200 and 2Gb RAM setup would be ideal and cheap

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