will 8800gt work

vjbharadwaj · 04-20-2008, 04:12 AM

hi....
i have ordered an eVga8800gt and a corsair 450w psu from tiger direct.....i have an amd 3200
socket am2 with 2gb ram ddr2 533.....will my cpu handle it....i heard that with this cpu my 8800 is only as good as a 8600gt is this true

**Underclocker** · 04-20-2008, 06:33 AM

450W is cutting it a bit fine, but yes it should work if you're not running too many hard drives. I'd recommend 550W for the 8800GT.

Secondly, no it's not true, the 8800GT blows the 8600GTS out of the water.

**vladimirb** · 04-20-2008, 06:41 AM

Underclocker is right: 8800GT is better than 8600GT, but I would recommend you to buy 550W PSU if you can because better now than to re-buy it again when you try to input more components in your PC.
Maybe it wont handle it...

vjbharadwaj · 04-20-2008, 08:26 AM

but the 620w corsair is too xpensive on my budget its either corsair 450w or coolmaster 600w extreame power........n how will my cpu do i mainly intend on playing crysis,vegas2,graw2 etc,how much lag will i get on these games

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 04-20-2008, 10:55 AM

dont even bother getting the card if your going to kill it by underpowering it get a 550 corsair at the bare min for this card

vjbharadwaj · 04-20-2008, 12:26 PM

by how much will the cpu bottleneck the card will i get good fps in crysis with my cpu

zaknafein72 · 04-20-2008, 02:55 PM

Definitely go for a higher powered psu. Trying to run an 8800gt on a 450w, even a good quality one, is just asking for trouble.

dai · 04-20-2008, 09:16 PM

these 750w are on special and good value and give you room for future upgrades
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256006

Tumbleweed36 · 04-20-2008, 09:27 PM

The bare minimum for that card if I were building this rig would be a quality 650 watt power supply.

However, with the links dai gave you, it would be prudent to go for the 750 supplies that are on sale. That Corsair is basically a steal IMHO and would be my first choice. That would enable you to future proof your power supply needs for the immediate future and be cost efficient in the long run.

liquid_angel · 04-22-2008, 09:34 PM

I'm also planning to buy a 8800GT and would like to ask if my current PSU, an Enermax 535W, can handle it.

My PC specs is as follows:
AMD Athlon64 x2 3600+
2 x 1GB Geil DDR2 800
1 x 160GB Seagate Barracuda SATA
2 x 250GB Seagate Barracuda SATA
Liteon Super All-write DVD writer

Tumbleweed36 · 04-23-2008, 04:58 AM

That would be a very close call liguid angel. While it might run it or there is a chance it might be able to (enermax is an O.K. supply, but certainly not a Corsair or a Seasonic), but with that card, it would have all it could handle. Therefore, I would not feel right recommending something so close to the line on performance as a power supply. That is my opinion.

alwrmc · 04-23-2008, 07:07 AM

I'm always amazed at the supposed PSU requirements that people push when upgrading video cards. The video card is only one device and the overall hardware list and requirements should dictate the PSU required to power the system. It is correct to advise for a more powerful PSU, but it is not always necessary. For example the system being used right now by myself includes two DVD burners, two 360gb HDs, media card readers, a fairly powerful CPU (see my signature) and a BFG 8800 GT OC 512mb video card. All of this is running perfectly powered from a Cooler Master Extreme 500 watt PSU. That is not really all that surprising, but before I purchased that Cooler Master PSU, the whole system also ran quite happily on the stock 350 watt HP PSU that the system came equipped with.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 04-23-2008, 07:18 AM

just wait....it will die......sooner or later

it took my 500 watt ultra 9 months to die but it did......

anyway i am pushing this psu to the max as it is my cpu takes over 200 watts by itself

dai · 04-23-2008, 12:13 PM

your video card and cpu demand can be 90% of the power required,they run all the time
the only time everything cuts in is on boot
max. power consumption (QX6800 - 130 watts, QX6700 - 130 W, Q6600 - 95 W

Ellmist · 04-23-2008, 07:33 PM

Does it damage your CP to be running a limited Power supply? I have a Nvidia 8800GT thats running in my box... only a 300W PSU >.< ( I dont use the computer at the moment, for fear I might fry out something )

Tumbleweed36 · 04-23-2008, 07:51 PM

It can damage most anything in your rig. Memory is one that gets damaged very easily when you have an underpowered power supply. It can fry the board, the video card, just about anything.

liquid_angel · 04-23-2008, 08:21 PM

Would converting one of my hard drives to an external one that uses its own power cut back on the power consumption and therefore run the 8800GT? I'm planning on buying the 8800gt right now but will hold off on the installation if I need a more powerful PSU.

joytime360 · 04-23-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladimirb

Underclocker is right: 8800GT is better than 8600GT, but I would recommend you to buy 550W PSU if you can because better now than to re-buy it again when you try to input more components in your PC.
Maybe it wont handle it...

I agree with this.

zaknafein72 · 04-23-2008, 08:48 PM

I don't think hard disks use enough power to make up the difference. You might be fine, but then again, you might not. I wouldn't risk it. Besides, if you get a high quality psu, you'll probably have it for future builds: they last quite a while.

joytime360 · 04-23-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladimirb

Underclocker is right: 8800GT is better than 8600GT, but I would recommend you to buy 550W PSU if you can because better now than to re-buy it again when you try to input more components in your PC.
Maybe it wont handle it...

I agree this.

04-20-2008, 04:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
vjbharadwaj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 18 OS: windowsxp sp2	will 8800gt work hi.... i have ordered an eVga8800gt and a corsair 450w psu from tiger direct.....i have an amd 3200 socket am2 with 2gb ram ddr2 533.....will my cpu handle it....i heard that with this cpu my 8800 is only as good as a 8600gt is this true

04-20-2008, 06:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Underclocker Just passing by. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 824 OS: XP Pro SP3 x86 My System	Re: will 8800gt work 450W is cutting it a bit fine, but yes it should work if you're not running too many hard drives. I'd recommend 550W for the 8800GT. Secondly, no it's not true, the 8800GT blows the 8600GTS out of the water.

04-20-2008, 06:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
vladimirb Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Serb Republic Posts: 3,715 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003, Windows 7 Professional x64bit My System	Re: will 8800gt work Underclocker is right: 8800GT is better than 8600GT, but I would recommend you to buy 550W PSU if you can because better now than to re-buy it again when you try to input more components in your PC. Maybe it wont handle it...

04-20-2008, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
vjbharadwaj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 18 OS: windowsxp sp2	Re: will 8800gt work but the 620w corsair is too xpensive on my budget its either corsair 450w or coolmaster 600w extreame power........n how will my cpu do i mainly intend on playing crysis,vegas2,graw2 etc,how much lag will i get on these games

04-20-2008, 10:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: will 8800gt work dont even bother getting the card if your going to kill it by underpowering it get a 550 corsair at the bare min for this card __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

04-20-2008, 12:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
vjbharadwaj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 18 OS: windowsxp sp2	Re: will 8800gt work by how much will the cpu bottleneck the card will i get good fps in crysis with my cpu

04-20-2008, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
zaknafein72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 136 OS: xp	Re: will 8800gt work Definitely go for a higher powered psu. Trying to run an 8800gt on a 450w, even a good quality one, is just asking for trouble.

04-20-2008, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,797 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: will 8800gt work these 750w are on special and good value and give you room for future upgrades http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256006 __________________

04-20-2008, 09:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,720 OS: XP Professional	Re: will 8800gt work The bare minimum for that card if I were building this rig would be a quality 650 watt power supply. However, with the links dai gave you, it would be prudent to go for the 750 supplies that are on sale. That Corsair is basically a steal IMHO and would be my first choice. That would enable you to future proof your power supply needs for the immediate future and be cost efficient in the long run. __________________ ---------- 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.

04-22-2008, 09:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
liquid_angel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 OS: WIndows XP SP2	Re: will 8800gt work I'm also planning to buy a 8800GT and would like to ask if my current PSU, an Enermax 535W, can handle it. My PC specs is as follows: AMD Athlon64 x2 3600+ 2 x 1GB Geil DDR2 800 1 x 160GB Seagate Barracuda SATA 2 x 250GB Seagate Barracuda SATA Liteon Super All-write DVD writer

04-23-2008, 04:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,720 OS: XP Professional	Re: will 8800gt work That would be a very close call liguid angel. While it might run it or there is a chance it might be able to (enermax is an O.K. supply, but certainly not a Corsair or a Seasonic), but with that card, it would have all it could handle. Therefore, I would not feel right recommending something so close to the line on performance as a power supply. That is my opinion. __________________ ---------- 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; 04-23-2008 at 05:05 AM.

04-23-2008, 07:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
alwrmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 79 OS: Windows Vista HP	Re: will 8800gt work I'm always amazed at the supposed PSU requirements that people push when upgrading video cards. The video card is only one device and the overall hardware list and requirements should dictate the PSU required to power the system. It is correct to advise for a more powerful PSU, but it is not always necessary. For example the system being used right now by myself includes two DVD burners, two 360gb HDs, media card readers, a fairly powerful CPU (see my signature) and a BFG 8800 GT OC 512mb video card. All of this is running perfectly powered from a Cooler Master Extreme 500 watt PSU. That is not really all that surprising, but before I purchased that Cooler Master PSU, the whole system also ran quite happily on the stock 350 watt HP PSU that the system came equipped with. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, 3gb Ram, Windows Vista Home Premium SP1, HP w2207 Monitor, CD/DVD SuperMulti drive (Lightscribe), HD DVD ROM, Realtek ALC 888S, Nvidia 8800 GT OC 512mb. Cuppa JFG right by the monitor

04-23-2008, 07:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: will 8800gt work just wait....it will die......sooner or later it took my 500 watt ultra 9 months to die but it did...... anyway i am pushing this psu to the max as it is my cpu takes over 200 watts by itself __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

04-23-2008, 12:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,797 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: will 8800gt work your video card and cpu demand can be 90% of the power required,they run all the time the only time everything cuts in is on boot max. power consumption (QX6800 - 130 watts, QX6700 - 130 W, Q6600 - 95 W __________________

04-23-2008, 07:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ellmist Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 29 OS: Vista Home Premium	Re: will 8800gt work Does it damage your CP to be running a limited Power supply? I have a Nvidia 8800GT thats running in my box... only a 300W PSU >.< ( I dont use the computer at the moment, for fear I might fry out something )

04-23-2008, 07:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,720 OS: XP Professional	Re: will 8800gt work It can damage most anything in your rig. Memory is one that gets damaged very easily when you have an underpowered power supply. It can fry the board, the video card, just about anything. __________________ ---------- 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.

04-23-2008, 08:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
liquid_angel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 OS: WIndows XP SP2	Re: will 8800gt work Would converting one of my hard drives to an external one that uses its own power cut back on the power consumption and therefore run the 8800GT? I'm planning on buying the 8800gt right now but will hold off on the installation if I need a more powerful PSU.

04-23-2008, 08:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
zaknafein72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 136 OS: xp	Re: will 8800gt work I don't think hard disks use enough power to make up the difference. You might be fine, but then again, you might not. I wouldn't risk it. Besides, if you get a high quality psu, you'll probably have it for future builds: they last quite a while.