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Jamess   01-11-2009 at 11:59:06 PM

hey

ive been reading some articles about the card and many are saying that under full load it needs A lot less power to use it?

is this true and would a 530Watt psu power it happily?


also whats worth the upgrade one of these or another 8800gt in terms of performance, will one of these completly destroy the 8800gt in sli?

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boulard83   01-12-2009 at 12:13:59 AM
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If you can affort it. YES, but i think that the gtx280 is a better bang ATM, or event a GTX260.

Minimum System Power Requirement (W) 550 W *from nvidia site*

this 530w you have is probably a "generic" psu that i dont think is going to handle a GTX280 or GTX285

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brendano257   01-12-2009 at 01:49:02 AM
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I would look to see if the standard 280 drops in price after the 285 comes out, other than that to go below the rated specs you need a high quality PSU. If you go for a new one look at a Corsair 550w, or another reputable brand like PC P&C.

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boulard83   01-12-2009 at 02:38:50 AM
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and one more thing, a GTX 280 need 40amp. be SURE the PSU youll buy can push it.

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WCed Q9550 EO + P5Q @ 3.825ghz / HTPC - E5200 + P5Q @ 3.3ghz
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spathotan   01-12-2009 at 02:57:23 AM
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No, that card will not DESTROY 8800GT's in SLi.

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