Ye I meant the GXF card.haffeysucks wrote:
Yep, good PSU though, I have the 600W version recommended by kyle. What a silent beast of a PSU..Sup wrote:
Don't buy that either unless you are going SLI.DeathUnlimited wrote:
No. AND DO NOT BUY 8800GT for $180!!!
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications … p;CatId=28
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications … CatId=1079
HD4870 right guys?
I know, I know.Sup wrote:
Ye I meant the GXF card.haffeysucks wrote:
Yep, good PSU though, I have the 600W version recommended by kyle. What a silent beast of a PSU..Sup wrote:
Don't buy that either unless you are going SLI.
HD4870 right guys?
I always wanted Antec but they were so expensive. Now, when they are cheap I don't want an it anymore.GR34 wrote:
I got my antec PSU I think it is 650W for like $60
Aftermarket doesn't always necessarily mean good quality. There are some bad brands of PSU you can buy and you have to know which ones are the good ones.Ryan wrote:
But how come other dudes are running theirs just fine at 300, even 250? They said they have had the card for several months, no problems.NooBesT wrote:
If I was you, I wouldn't risk it.Ryan wrote:
It came with the computer, it just says it's an ATX 300 Watt Power Supply.
edit: well on tigerdirect.ca, they have 400W PSU's for like $30-50. That's not too bad, and they are aftermarket, so they are good quality.
kylef wrote:
I'm aware of the correlation, I'm just saying many people mistake "is this wattage enough" when in reality, the amperage matters just as much - if not more
(of course, that is just a 'rule of thumb' and mileage can vary, so do your research before buying)Scorpion0x17 wrote:
Add at least 10% to any calculated wattage requirements, buy a decent named-brand PSU, avoid cheap no-name brands and NEVER buy a re-badge.
I just got a 500W Basiq for $30.Sup wrote:
I always wanted Antec but they were so expensive. Now, when they are cheap I don't want an it anymore.GR34 wrote:
I got my antec PSU I think it is 650W for like $60
Those "calculated wattages" are just PR ratings, nowdays. I've got a 550w here with 19A on +12V, and a 300w with 36A on +12VScorpion0x17 wrote:
kylef wrote:
I'm aware of the correlation, I'm just saying many people mistake "is this wattage enough" when in reality, the amperage matters just as much - if not more
Indeed, you are of course correct (I would have picked you up on it, otherwise! ) - amperage is much more important than wattage - but wattage is also very important.
My rule of thumb when giving advice on buying a PSU is:(of course, that is just a 'rule of thumb' and mileage can vary, so do your research before buying)Scorpion0x17 wrote:
Add at least 10% to any calculated wattage requirements, buy a decent named-brand PSU, avoid cheap no-name brands and NEVER buy a re-badge.