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maraxusofk · Apr 02, 2006, 05:50 AM // 05:50

Ok this is my computer

6800 Go graphic card
3.6 ghz intel processor
2 gb ram 2-3-3-3 latency

So about wut do i need as a power supply?

Omega X · Apr 02, 2006, 06:46 AM // 06:46

I would say, a 480w with atleast 30A on the 12v rails.

Seef II · Apr 02, 2006, 06:50 AM // 06:50

6800 Go? Is this a laptop? Should have its own power brick then.
3.6 Prescott + 6800GT or 6800GS otherwise, I would suggest at least a quality 430 W.

Liber Pater · Apr 02, 2006, 12:58 PM // 12:58

And don't get a cheap one either, stick to the name-brands, for your own sake. Cheap power supplies put out just that- cheap power. Your motherboard will thank you. Antec ftw.

BTW- if you're mobo or you support SLI, I suggest getting a stronger PSU, the dual graphics cards need more power (I have 600w)

Alias_X · Apr 03, 2006, 01:05 AM // 01:05

A 450watt Fortron will run that, even if you add 4 more hard drives. Go to newegg.com and search for 450 Fortron. Wattage means absolutely nothing, the brand means everything.

[email protected]_UKRaiNiaN · Apr 03, 2006, 12:57 PM // 12:57

Heres a quick reference for ya.......

Component Wattage Required
Motherboard 15-30
Low-End CPU 20-50
Mid To High-End CPU 40-100
RAM 7 per 128MB
PCI Add-In Card 5
Low To Mid-Range Graphics 20-60
High-End Graphics 60-100
IDE Hard Drive 10-30
Optical Drives 10-25

I suggest u get a DUAL 12V PSU (with at least 15-18 Amps on each rail...for future upgrades and stability)
Most of the crashes with new CPUs(dual cores) are due to low Amps

I like Enermax line of PSUs..have no problems and most of them SLI certified

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103462

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103512