Power supply question

2008-07-26 21:43:01

#1

DaMaster: Member; +7|6094|USA, WV

Ok, well, i just got this video card. And, i it says it needs a 400w power supply. I have a factory 350w power supply that came with my dell. And, well, I'm wondering i should get a new power supply or if it will be ok. (I've heard that they are under rated but, I'm kinda worried). Also, Ive been playing BF2, CoD4 and have not had any problems with them. But, aix (the bf2 mod) is rather unstable and keeps crashing.

Rest of my system specs:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 7/26/2008, 21:40:12
Machine name:
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071023-1545)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 530
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 3070MB RAM
Page File: 1162MB used, 6409MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

2008-07-26 22:29:23

#2

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6421|what

The standard 8800GT does need at least 450w but your card is "Superclocked"

You'll need more than 450w to get anywhere near the most out of your card and system.

Try for 550w - 600w and get a good quality PSU.

There's plenty of topics asking the same question, have a look through them.

edit: check this topic

http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=105767

Last edited by TheAussieReaper (2008-07-26 22:31:03)

2008-07-27 02:07:58

#3

CrazeD: Member; +368|6941|Maine

Your components are using a lot of juice. I'm surprised that system even works with 350w. I'd definitely upgrade...not only is it way under powered, it's also DELL!

Get rid of that ticking time bomb.

2008-07-27 02:16:51

#4

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6762|N. Ireland

Don't think you'll be able to just upgrade the power supply on a DELL ... you may be forced to get a new system if you want that card to run to its full advantage

2008-07-27 08:33:04

#5

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6466|Winland

kylef wrote:
Fuck cases!

fix'd.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-07-27 12:19:24

#6

DaMaster: Member; +7|6094|USA, WV

Thx for the replies, not realy what i wanted to hear, but, anyway. Guess il be getting a new power supply....

2008-07-27 20:08:12

#7

jaymz9350: Member; +54|6846

kylef wrote:
Don't think you'll be able to just upgrade the power supply on a DELL ... you may be forced to get a new system if you want that card to run to its full advantage

dell doesn't use proprietary psu's anymore so you can swap it out.

2008-07-28 01:24:44

#8

-101-InvaderZim: Member; +42|7112|Waikato, Aotearoa

CrazeD wrote:
Your components are using a lot of juice. I'm surprised that system even works with 350w. I'd definitely upgrade...not only is it way under powered, it's also DELL!

Get rid of that ticking time bomb.

WORD. At LEAST a 750W PSU - AT LEAST.

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kylef wrote:

CrazeD wrote:

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