[Gemini]

ok well... i am eventually going to replace my whole computer but i am going to do it a bit at a time until i get a new processor and motherboard...


i would like one of those fancy 8800 gts 512's


however i dont know if i can even do it with my current setup....



i am running an old nvidia motherboard with 1 PCIe 16x slot (yeah yeah yeah stfu) with an old amd 64 3200 running at 2.0 GHz

and an old power supply to boot... i dont know what power it is rated to and would like to find out if you all can tell me how.


i dont know if my power supply can handle the added power that the beast card would request. i think (not sure but it is definately possible) that baby was dying under the power requests of the old 6600 back when i had that card... but i upgraded to the 7600 gs and havent had that problem....



regardless i think i may also need a new power supply....


do you think i can do it to my current system... or should i just wait till i replace the bitch (which could be a while)

[CoveNaNt]

umm rip ur side panel open and check inside to see what power u have.

power for gts: ocz 450w will do fine (msi gts maxload - 199watts) for one gts, if u wanna do 2sli then minimum +600w
gts: i recommend ASUS 8800gts 512mb - good quarantee(3years?)

-my setup now:
650w SLI-ready ocz power, amd 6400+x2(maxload 125watts), asus 88gts, 2gigs ram

[Gemini]

hmm i have an old 450 watt apparently. so you think it can handle it?

[Remedyz]

if you're PSU has some age on it you might as well upgrade. Save up and get yourself a nice ultra

ps omgzordzsasdfl;k123 you only have 1 PCIe slot, god your computer sucks. I mean I even have 1 Agp 8x slot jeez you're livin' in the future compared to me... go fall down a set of 3 stairs will ya?

btw gimme your mobo

[CoveNaNt]

hehe i can give u my 2.0ghz sempron socket am2

[GeneralMalice[sh]]

i deliver to nvida once a month and they say the best user company of there chipset is eVGA. they said that all the others are crap compaired to them and that also eVGA gives a lifetime warrenty on all there new cards

[CoveNaNt]

asus,evga,xfx theres 3 best imo

[Gemini]

Originally Posted by Remedyz

if you're PSU has some age on it you might as well upgrade. Save up and get yourself a nice ultra

ps omgzordzsasdfl;k123 you only have 1 PCIe slot, god your computer sucks. I mean I even have 1 Agp 8x slot jeez you're livin' in the future compared to me... go fall down a set of 3 stairs will ya?

btw gimme your mobo

... sigh no i have 4 PCIe slots just 1 16x which is lame.... i have 3 PCIe 2x or 4x whichever is the small one.

and i have 1 agp slot.


and que es mobo? spanish?

[Remedyz]

mobo = motherboard

en espanol se dice placa base para motherboard.

[CorrosionX]

Originally Posted by Gemini

... sigh no i have 4 PCIe slots just 1 16x which is lame.... i have 3 PCIe 2x or 4x whichever is the small one.

and i have 1 agp slot.


and que es mobo? spanish?

Ok, issues:
1.Your power supply has to have a certain amp rating for your new GPU to work properly. I recommend atleast a 500watt, just in case for 8800GTS..unless you run alot of shit like fans (i have 6) more than 2 hard drives and more than 2 optical drives.
2. Your power supply HAS TO HAVE a 6 pin PCIe connector...which old psu's dont have.

Other Info:
If you have the money, would recommend you get a psu that is 80+% effeciency certified...it make sure you dont rank up a high electric bill if you happen to be like me and leave your computer on for days. If you dont do this then isnt worth the extra money; global warming is a myth, so could careless rather spill more co2 into the atmosphere cause since it only makes up .001% of the gases in the atmosphere anyways. So do it for the extra money in your pocket.
Make sure you dont go cheap on your psu, its really important to get a good one. Dont get an off brand. You will be hurting if it dies early or doesnt give a constant voltage because cheaply made and get BSODs or like mine...my computer will sometimes freeze when i set my wireless headphones on the charger...the change in voltage makes it to freeze. Im shooting myself in the foot for getting a cheaper, but cooler looking psu. NEVER go for looks when it comes to something so vital.


Other thoughts:
I have an 8800 GTS 640MB...running with a 620watt psu..including 6 fans, 2 op drives and 2 sata drives...everything works fine (other than issue above). I have 1 PCIe 16x slot aswell and 1 PCIe 1x slot..not a big deal...and unless you are a rich bastard and are for sure going sli..you only need 1. I would upgrade your computer to a dual core before you buy such a high end gpu. Most of the power will not be unlocked until you go dual core so ive heard...just a heads up...I learned that AFTER i spend 400 bucks on the card...so mine could be running alot faster. Its actually a huge gain..30-40%...so ya.

BTW, would go xfx, they have a double lifetime warrenty....so the default.. if your card breaks they will replace it...but if you happen to sell your card, the new owner will also be covered...so high resell value. (it doesnt cover overclocking dmg btw so dont be an idiot)

My next PSU is going to be this:
Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V - Power Supplies