Do I need to Upgrade??

BlindeKip · 06-03-2008, 03:16 PM

Hey guys,

I really need to know if I need to upgrade my power supply because I want to buy a Nvidia 8600Gt XXX and I want to know what power supplies can handle this videocard.

My powersupply specs are:
+3.3V +5V +12V -6V -12V +5Vsb

28.0A 34.0A 21.0A 0.5A 0.5A 0.8A 2.0A

450W max output

**simpswr** · 06-03-2008, 03:27 PM

What Brand/Model?

BlindeKip · 06-03-2008, 03:32 PM

Model NO: RX-450K Brand: Raidmax

BlindeKip · 06-03-2008, 03:32 PM

p.s. TAX12V Power Raidmax

BlindeKip · 06-03-2008, 03:33 PM

ATX12v* sorry can't type :P

**linderman** · 06-03-2008, 07:10 PM

I would highly reccomend a power supply upgrade / the raidmax is a horrible low quality unit

Corsair

thermaltake toughpower (only the toughpower)

coolermaster real power pro (only the pro)

Silverstone

any one of these units in 650 watt or more would be great

if you have a tight budget >>>>> look to mwave.com / click on refurbished/ click on power supplies and cases

then look for one of the brands and models I listed >>>>>> dont get suckered with anything other than the ones I listed at the refurb section >>>> they often have some awesome deals but there is alot of trash in there too! ask more questions if you are not sure

my personal pick would be TX-650 watt Corsair

**linderman** · 06-03-2008, 07:18 PM

COOLER MASTER real power pro 650w ATX 12v v2.3 / eps 12v v2.91 80 plus / sli certified ul & fcc power supply (#rs-650-acaa-a1) (refurbished bare product no accessories w/15-day warranty) (*Limit 1 pcs/customer) $60.37
SKU: CB24472 Mfg. Part No: RS-650-ACAA-A1
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06-03-2008, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlindeKip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 12 OS: windows xp	Do I need to Upgrade?? Hey guys, I really need to know if I need to upgrade my power supply because I want to buy a Nvidia 8600Gt XXX and I want to know what power supplies can handle this videocard. My powersupply specs are: +3.3V +5V +12V -6V -12V +5Vsb 28.0A 34.0A 21.0A 0.5A 0.5A 0.8A 2.0A 450W max output

06-03-2008, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,267 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Do I need to Upgrade?? What Brand/Model? __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

06-03-2008, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlindeKip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 12 OS: windows xp	Re: Do I need to Upgrade?? Model NO: RX-450K Brand: Raidmax

06-03-2008, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
BlindeKip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 12 OS: windows xp	Re: Do I need to Upgrade?? p.s. TAX12V Power Raidmax

06-03-2008, 03:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
BlindeKip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 12 OS: windows xp	Re: Do I need to Upgrade?? ATX12v* sorry can't type :P

06-03-2008, 07:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Do I need to Upgrade?? I would highly reccomend a power supply upgrade / the raidmax is a horrible low quality unit Corsair thermaltake toughpower (only the toughpower) coolermaster real power pro (only the pro) Silverstone any one of these units in 650 watt or more would be great if you have a tight budget >>>>> look to mwave.com / click on refurbished/ click on power supplies and cases then look for one of the brands and models I listed >>>>>> dont get suckered with anything other than the ones I listed at the refurb section >>>> they often have some awesome deals but there is alot of trash in there too! ask more questions if you are not sure my personal pick would be TX-650 watt Corsair __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

06-03-2008, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Do I need to Upgrade?? COOLER MASTER real power pro 650w ATX 12v v2.3 / eps 12v v2.91 80 plus / sli certified ul & fcc power supply (#rs-650-acaa-a1) (refurbished bare product no accessories w/15-day warranty) (Limit 1 pcs/customer) $60.37* SKU: CB24472 Mfg. Part No: RS-650-ACAA-A1 More Info View Full __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial