Dedicated Power Supply

ngouterm · 04-18-2009, 06:49 PM

Hey I just upgraded my rig with a Nvidia 280 graphics card and of course not enough to power it and the system so I'm thinking it seems like it would be cheaper and easier just to get a dedicated graphics power supply cause i already have a good Thermatake powersupply just not enough on the 12v rails, so i guess I'm asking are dedicated power supply's frowned upon for some reason or is there a definite reason i should upgrade the power supply entirely cause i can get a good dedicated one off a friend for 50$ that's new but to go all out and get a power supply to run it all efficiently would go for about triple so is there any reason not to go with the dedicated supply?
Thanks in advanced.

Mcninjaguy · 04-18-2009, 06:55 PM

I've never seen a nice quality dedicated graphics card power supply so no I wouldn't get one

you should be running this PSU

Corsair 850w
$150
after rebate $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009

this PSU will give you plenty of room to overclock this graphics card

Tumbleweed36 · 04-18-2009, 07:05 PM

Quite honestly, I would not recommend this patch work solution of a dedicated power supply for your video card. Sell yours on ebay to offset the additional outlay and you will be much happier. That is what I would do.

ngouterm · 04-18-2009, 11:43 PM

Do you have any cheaper solutions, like one below 100$, if there is no possible solution under 100$ that is OK as well but I just need a quick fix for about 6 months.

**floop12444** · 04-19-2009, 04:05 AM

You will not get a decent power supply that will run a Nvidia 280 graphics card for under $100. Simple :)

Tumbleweed36 · 04-19-2009, 04:25 AM

Here is a factory refurb from MWave (a great company), it is an 850 Thermaltake Toughpower for just $114, and this is a great price. Several of our techs use this company.

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewprodu...2D+Refurbished

Mcninjaguy · 04-20-2009, 07:35 PM

seems they change prices quite a bit there

the 850w Thermaltake is now $175

04-18-2009, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
ngouterm Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 27 OS: NONE	Dedicated Power Supply Hey I just upgraded my rig with a Nvidia 280 graphics card and of course not enough to power it and the system so I'm thinking it seems like it would be cheaper and easier just to get a dedicated graphics power supply cause i already have a good Thermatake powersupply just not enough on the 12v rails, so i guess I'm asking are dedicated power supply's frowned upon for some reason or is there a definite reason i should upgrade the power supply entirely cause i can get a good dedicated one off a friend for 50$ that's new but to go all out and get a power supply to run it all efficiently would go for about triple so is there any reason not to go with the dedicated supply? Thanks in advanced.

04-18-2009, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Dedicated Power Supply I've never seen a nice quality dedicated graphics card power supply so no I wouldn't get one you should be running this PSU Corsair 850w $150 after rebate $140 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009 this PSU will give you plenty of room to overclock this graphics card

04-18-2009, 07:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,650 OS: XP Professional	Re: Dedicated Power Supply Quite honestly, I would not recommend this patch work solution of a dedicated power supply for your video card. Sell yours on ebay to offset the additional outlay and you will be much happier. That is what I would do. __________________ ---------- 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.

04-18-2009, 11:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
ngouterm Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 27 OS: NONE	Re: Dedicated Power Supply Do you have any cheaper solutions, like one below 100$, if there is no possible solution under 100$ that is OK as well but I just need a quick fix for about 6 months.

04-19-2009, 04:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
floop12444 Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 961 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: Dedicated Power Supply You will not get a decent power supply that will run a Nvidia 280 graphics card for under $100. Simple :) __________________ Everest Home Edtion ♦ System requirements test ♦ Nvidia Drivers ♦ ATI Drivers ♦ Revo Uninstaller ♦ GPUz Forum Rules Steps Before Posting

04-19-2009, 04:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,650 OS: XP Professional	Re: Dedicated Power Supply Here is a factory refurb from MWave (a great company), it is an 850 Thermaltake Toughpower for just $114, and this is a great price. Several of our techs use this company. http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewprodu...2D+Refurbished __________________ ---------- 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.

04-20-2009, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Dedicated Power Supply seems they change prices quite a bit there the 850w Thermaltake is now $175