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Sparkle GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3

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eatfishy   06-18-2009 at 05:22:38 AM

I have a HP Slim Line s3400f and thinking of buying a Sparkle GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3. Does anyone know what watt is needed? Also, what other things do I need to buy inorder to get the video card to work? Thanks.

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xbeater   06-18-2009 at 02:56:39 PM
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i have a gts 250, these are essentially the same cards. i would go for at least 400 - 450 watts, presuming you use one HDD and 2 Disc drives.

I see you have a slimline PC: check the size of the card, and see if it will actually fit. Previously i have made the mistake of buying a too big a card.

further, make sure that you have pci-e power connectors, on your PSU. if not i think you willl be fine sparkle usually sends products with molex to pci-e power adapters. (at least i got them: Sparkle GeForce GTS 250 512MB)

------------------------------ AMD Athlon X2 2.8Ghz, Kingston 6GB DDR2-800 Ram, Asus M2N-E Mobo, Creative X-Fi Xtreme Audio, Sparkle GTS 250 512MB, WD 1TB HDD, CM 520 Watt PSU, Samsung P2250 21.5 FullHD LCD, Logitech G11 Keyboard, Logitech Revolution Mouse.
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Bronze Graphics badge mousemonkey   06-18-2009 at 03:09:44 PM
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A 9800GT will use less than 120w, so it's that plus whatever else your system comprises of.

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eatfishy   06-19-2009 at 01:53:48 AM
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My PC have a PSU of 150W, so 120W+150W = 270W ? So, I guess 270 W PSU would be the minimum Watts, but it's alway safer to go a little higher such as using a 300W PSU?

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ct1615   06-19-2009 at 02:04:00 AM
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is that 9800GT a low profile card?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814187061

I assume


Message edited by ct1615 on 06-19-2009 at 02:06:46 AM
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eatfishy   06-19-2009 at 03:00:34 AM
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Yes, it is a low profile card. I actually saw that from NewEgg.com

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Bronze Graphics badge mousemonkey   06-19-2009 at 03:47:20 AM
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A good quality 400w would give headroom for upgrades and ageing.

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