nemoh Distinguished Jul 6, 2011 58 0 18,640 Jul 8, 2011 #1 Hey I have a Q6600, 4gb ddr2, 375w psu and I need to replace my video card (8800gt...) Can I go for a 6850 hd or is it too much for my psu/cpu, should I aim more at a 5770 or even lower... Thanks.
Hey I have a Q6600, 4gb ddr2, 375w psu and I need to replace my video card (8800gt...) Can I go for a 6850 hd or is it too much for my psu/cpu, should I aim more at a 5770 or even lower... Thanks.
B benski Distinguished Jun 24, 2010 1,611 0 19,960 Jul 8, 2011 #2 What is the make/model and or the rating on the 12V rail on your PSU? Upvote 0 Downvote
nemoh Distinguished Jul 6, 2011 58 0 18,640 Jul 8, 2011 #3 It came with my Dell XPS 420 all I know is that it's 375w and from Dell. Upvote 0 Downvote
B benski Distinguished Jun 24, 2010 1,611 0 19,960 Jul 8, 2011 #4 Ok, Dell makes a good 375W psu, you have 2 18A rails with a combined 30A between them. I think a 6850 would be ok. Upvote 0 Downvote
Ok, Dell makes a good 375W psu, you have 2 18A rails with a combined 30A between them. I think a 6850 would be ok.