PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express

war5 · 02-25-2009, 07:04 AM

Hi, am wondering which psu I can upgrade to run a 8800gts. Has been recomended to get 5-600 watts but when i look at some psu's to buy the cables inside my pc seem to diffrent to all the other ones for sale!
Am having trouble!
Here are some specs if any body can help.
Motherboard
CPU Upgraded to E4500@2.2ghz
Motherboard Name Acer MCP73
Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 7100-620i
System Memory 1280 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)
DIMM1: Nanya NT512T64U88B0BY-3C 512 MB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM2: Aeneon AET760UD00-25DB97X 1 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (6-5-5-18 @ 400 MHz) (5-5-5-18 @ 400 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz)
BIOS Type AMI (01/29/08)
bios: 686AMBIOS®[©1999]VVO3 8228
motherboard: N1996 FC MICROSTAR
power supply: Liteon PE-5251-7
+5v=/16a MAX -12v=/0.5a MAX
output should not be more than 250watt at 25°

Code:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/motherboards-bios-cpu/312361-solved-processor-upgade-help-2.html

Also some pictures from my previous posts.
It has serial ata connecters going to my hard drive and also it has a 15 pin foxconn power lead going to the hard drive. The main power connecter to the motherboard has a 24 pin connecter with one pin not in use somwhere in the middle of the connecter.
All the other psu's i have been looking at seem to only have 4-pin Peripheral Power Connector
+20 & 24-pin Main Connector
4-pin+12V Power Connector
4-pin Floppy Drive Connector
But no 15pin connecter for my hard drive power supply or also the dvd drive also has this connecter.
It has all left me slightly confused!

Code:

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?DriveID=83

This is the hard drive. can i use the other connecter on the hard drive to plug into the psu?
wd800jd hdd.
I need this graphics card! I have the processer power now i need the graphics!!
Also does this graphis card run on 65nm technology?
hope so or its pointless asking this question!

Tumbleweed36 · 02-25-2009, 07:25 AM

For that particular video card, these are the best power supplies out there and both are a steal right now:

650 watt Corsair TX – $74.99 after Mail In Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

750 watt CorsairTX – $89.99 after Mail In Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006

war5 · 02-25-2009, 07:38 AM

wow! Thanks for the ultra fast reply!

war5 · 02-25-2009, 07:44 AM

I dont think these will fit in my case. I need to find one 150mm by 85 mm to fit where the old one is.

Tumbleweed36 · 02-25-2009, 08:13 AM

What case do you have? Is it a standard ATX or a special case?

war5 · 02-25-2009, 08:28 AM

Just a standard case from acer. I think it will fit. Would i be able to use thics psu instead? Just this one is quite expensive to get shipped to me.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-750w-750-w...ayphotohosting

war5 · 02-25-2009, 08:36 AM

I think i cant use this one, will have to cut a hole in the top of the case for the other fan!! Whoops!

Tumbleweed36 · 02-25-2009, 08:51 AM

What is the model number of your computer so we can look up the case size.

war5 · 02-25-2009, 09:05 AM

it a acer m1640, just wondering if there is any cheaper option, coz im spending quite a bit allready on a graphics card

war5 · 02-25-2009, 09:07 AM

http://orders.ebuyer.com/customer/sh...n=c2hvd19jYXJ0
the cheapest i can find this psu is around £90 ukp.

JonDogg · 02-25-2009, 02:21 PM

whoa this is so weird im in the exact same situation as you haha, i bought an 8800gts and im about to get a new psu. plus i dont wanna spend that much, and were both english!! i may get the same one as you :D

Tumbleweed36 · 02-25-2009, 03:58 PM

Your link does not work so I don't know what power supply you are considering or if it will handle your video card.

Unfortunately, cheap power supplies are usually just that and make good paperweights. However, they don't run video cards very well.

I will wait until you update your link to see what you are looking at.

war5 · 02-26-2009, 08:12 AM

Code:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/650W-ORYXX-EXTREME-SILENT-120mm-Fan-PERFORMANCE-PSU_W0QQitemZ280310565473QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH?hash=item280310565473&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1690%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308

Will this work then mate?
Iv had to code the links because the links you also posted do not work.
DC Output is as follows

650W Max output

+5V = 36A, +3.3V = 34A, +12V = 22A,

-5V =0.3A, -12V = 0.6A, +5VSB = 3.0A

not sure if this is enough power...

war5 · 02-26-2009, 08:15 AM

Or a psu like this?

Code:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-SILENT-650-Watt-ATX-PC-POWER-SUPPLY-UNIT-PSU-650W_W0QQitemZ110354194713QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH?hash=item110354194713&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1690%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

If not i will have to put my hand in my pocket one more!

Tumbleweed36 · 02-26-2009, 08:16 AM

The bare minimum for any pci-e video card (even the weak ones and yours is certainly not a weak one) is 26 amps on the +12 rail (this one has 22 amps) and for this card you should be looking at many more amps than even the 26 amps if you want it to perform properly, so there is no way this power supply will run your rig.

war5 · 02-26-2009, 08:48 AM

Ok dude. Thanks for the help. I get what im looking for now. Found this crazy psu with 60a on the 12v rail!!!

Code:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/750W-HERCULES-GAMERS-PSU-POWER-PACK_W0QQitemZ280310567025QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH?hash=item280310567025&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1690%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308

750W HERCULES GAMERS PSU\POWER PACK and still considrely cheaper than the corsair.
It probally wont last a 100,000 hours but in 11years time i bet you can pick a corsair up for 50p!
Thanks for all the help tumbleweed...

02-25-2009, 07:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
war5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uk Posts: 35 OS: vista ultimate 32 bit My System	PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express Hi, am wondering which psu I can upgrade to run a 8800gts. Has been recomended to get 5-600 watts but when i look at some psu's to buy the cables inside my pc seem to diffrent to all the other ones for sale! Am having trouble! Here are some specs if any body can help. Motherboard CPU Upgraded to E4500@2.2ghz Motherboard Name Acer MCP73 Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 7100-620i System Memory 1280 MB (DDR2 SDRAM) DIMM1: Nanya NT512T64U88B0BY-3C 512 MB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz) DIMM2: Aeneon AET760UD00-25DB97X 1 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (6-5-5-18 @ 400 MHz) (5-5-5-18 @ 400 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) BIOS Type AMI (01/29/08) bios: 686AMBIOS®[©1999]VVO3 8228 motherboard: N1996 FC MICROSTAR power supply: Liteon PE-5251-7 +5v=/16a MAX -12v=/0.5a MAX output should not be more than 250watt at 25° Code: http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/motherboards-bios-cpu/312361-solved-processor-upgade-help-2.html Also some pictures from my previous posts. It has serial ata connecters going to my hard drive and also it has a 15 pin foxconn power lead going to the hard drive. The main power connecter to the motherboard has a 24 pin connecter with one pin not in use somwhere in the middle of the connecter. All the other psu's i have been looking at seem to only have 4-pin Peripheral Power Connector +20 & 24-pin Main Connector 4-pin+12V Power Connector 4-pin Floppy Drive Connector But no 15pin connecter for my hard drive power supply or also the dvd drive also has this connecter. It has all left me slightly confused! Code: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?DriveID=83 This is the hard drive. can i use the other connecter on the hard drive to plug into the psu? wd800jd hdd. I need this graphics card! I have the processer power now i need the graphics!! Also does this graphis card run on 65nm technology? hope so or its pointless asking this question!

02-25-2009, 07:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,650 OS: XP Professional	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express For that particular video card, these are the best power supplies out there and both are a steal right now: 650 watt Corsair TX – $74.99 after Mail In Rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 750 watt CorsairTX – $89.99 after Mail In Rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

02-25-2009, 07:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
war5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uk Posts: 35 OS: vista ultimate 32 bit My System	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express wow! Thanks for the ultra fast reply!

02-25-2009, 07:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
war5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uk Posts: 35 OS: vista ultimate 32 bit My System	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express I dont think these will fit in my case. I need to find one 150mm by 85 mm to fit where the old one is.

02-25-2009, 08:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,650 OS: XP Professional	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express What case do you have? Is it a standard ATX or a special case? __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

02-25-2009, 08:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
war5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uk Posts: 35 OS: vista ultimate 32 bit My System	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express Just a standard case from acer. I think it will fit. Would i be able to use thics psu instead? Just this one is quite expensive to get shipped to me. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-750w-750-w...ayphotohosting

02-25-2009, 08:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
war5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uk Posts: 35 OS: vista ultimate 32 bit My System	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express I think i cant use this one, will have to cut a hole in the top of the case for the other fan!! Whoops!

02-25-2009, 08:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,650 OS: XP Professional	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express What is the model number of your computer so we can look up the case size. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

02-25-2009, 09:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
war5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uk Posts: 35 OS: vista ultimate 32 bit My System	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express it a acer m1640, just wondering if there is any cheaper option, coz im spending quite a bit allready on a graphics card

02-25-2009, 09:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
war5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uk Posts: 35 OS: vista ultimate 32 bit My System	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express http://orders.ebuyer.com/customer/sh...n=c2hvd19jYXJ0 the cheapest i can find this psu is around £90 ukp.

02-25-2009, 02:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
JonDogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Vista	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express whoa this is so weird im in the exact same situation as you haha, i bought an 8800gts and im about to get a new psu. plus i dont wanna spend that much, and were both english!! i may get the same one as you :D

02-25-2009, 03:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,650 OS: XP Professional	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express Your link does not work so I don't know what power supply you are considering or if it will handle your video card. Unfortunately, cheap power supplies are usually just that and make good paperweights. However, they don't run video cards very well. I will wait until you update your link to see what you are looking at. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 02-25-2009 at 04:00 PM.

02-26-2009, 08:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
war5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uk Posts: 35 OS: vista ultimate 32 bit My System	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express Code: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/650W-ORYXX-EXTREME-SILENT-120mm-Fan-PERFORMANCE-PSU_W0QQitemZ280310565473QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH?hash=item280310565473&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1690%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308 Will this work then mate? Iv had to code the links because the links you also posted do not work. DC Output is as follows 650W Max output +5V = 36A, +3.3V = 34A, +12V = 22A, -5V =0.3A, -12V = 0.6A, +5VSB = 3.0A not sure if this is enough power...

02-26-2009, 08:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
war5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uk Posts: 35 OS: vista ultimate 32 bit My System	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express Or a psu like this? Code: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-SILENT-650-Watt-ATX-PC-POWER-SUPPLY-UNIT-PSU-650W_W0QQitemZ110354194713QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH?hash=item110354194713&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1690%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 If not i will have to put my hand in my pocket one more!

02-26-2009, 08:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,650 OS: XP Professional	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express The bare minimum for any pci-e video card (even the weak ones and yours is certainly not a weak one) is 26 amps on the +12 rail (this one has 22 amps) and for this card you should be looking at many more amps than even the 26 amps if you want it to perform properly, so there is no way this power supply will run your rig. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

02-26-2009, 08:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
war5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uk Posts: 35 OS: vista ultimate 32 bit My System	Re: PSU UPGRADE FOR XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 PCI-Express Ok dude. Thanks for the help. I get what im looking for now. Found this crazy psu with 60a on the 12v rail!!! Code: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/750W-HERCULES-GAMERS-PSU-POWER-PACK_W0QQitemZ280310567025QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH?hash=item280310567025&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1690%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308 750W HERCULES GAMERS PSU\POWER PACK and still considrely cheaper than the corsair. It probally wont last a 100,000 hours but in 11years time i bet you can pick a corsair up for 50p! Thanks for all the help tumbleweed...