As planned, I'll be upgrading this POS G8500GT part I currently have, BUT I need to know what would the PSU requirements be, as if I have to also get another PSU... I may have to postpone the upgrade. I currently have CoolerMaster ExtremePower 430W PSU.
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What's the absolute minimum Wattage PSU for an 8800GT?
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Originally posted by Thetargos View PostAs planned, I'll be upgrading this POS G8500GT part I currently have, BUT I need to know what would the PSU requirements be, as if I have to also get another PSU... I may have to postpone the upgrade. I currently have CoolerMaster ExtremePower 430W PSU.
with a 350W PSU. Yours should be more than enough ;-)
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It actually deends a lot on the quality of the PSU. A good 350W will certainly handle it, while a qtec or smth similar could very well die and damage other components. Kano a failing PSU can cause stability problems long before it dies and even damage components or shorten their lifespan. I have no idea what OEM built that CM psu but 430 should be more than enough
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Originally posted by Thetargos View PostAs planned, I'll be upgrading this POS G8500GT part I currently have, BUT I need to know what would the PSU requirements be, as if I have to also get another PSU... I may have to postpone the upgrade. I currently have CoolerMaster ExtremePower 430W PSU.
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