PC Power Supply Requirement: Anybody know?
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From what I can tell for the 8500GT 256MB it is 300W. That is from the best buy site for a similar card.
1090051
I am using the antec 550 watt power supply which is working well for me with the am2 processor 2.6 ghz. I had another system with a 350 watt that seemed to run a little noisy. I don't know the minimum requirement but if have had enough power supply failures to know not to the minimum out. Sometimes the power supply manufacturer fudges the numbers. At least that was true in the past. Since this is for my company I opt on the safe side.
1138147
You need to meet the current requirements; perhaps many batteries. Computer power supply can be found for 10 bucks; much easier.
1609036
http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3753-KR -- this model needs at least a 400 watt power supply, as it says in "Details" -> "Requirements"
592418
If you use a branded or certified power supply (i.e. thermaltake, antec, coolermaster, etc), 420W should be enough (at least 700W for a generic power supply). There are several power calculators in the web so you can be more specific (i.e. aditional fans, lights, drives). I made a calculation with a mid range processor (core i5) and 2 x GT630 (crossfire), and still did not need more than 420W. I hope that helps.
1573954
i am not really sure on the power supply but the pc is not set for wireless it would have to be added to the computer
562306
Negative. Motherboard itself supplies the power, though I would recommend making sure it can provide the required 350W.
1855337
They recommend a 300w power supply, but I am running it in a HTPC with only a 250w with 2 HDD internals and a 3tb external
2113706
Any standard power supply will fit. You will need to determine your overall system requirements before you decide what wattage you will need.
634032
I agree with GEEZERBUTLER.. who could recommend a powerful + compatible + cheap power supply for this computer?/thanks
1284703
Bear in mind, the PSU they "require" isn't about what the card needs; it's an assumption about the overall needs of computers the manufacturer figures might be needed. This card requires no power other than the PCI express lane --- that only supplies 75 watts. So this thing only needs 75 watts or less for itself.
436542
The power supply is fine for the unit as is, unless you decide to upgrade something like the graphics card. That would necessitate a power supply upgrade as well.
1940889
Yes you CAN use whatever PSU would fit in your case, but you should really determine your power requirements based on your CPU, graphics card, hard drives, etc, then select an appropriate one. Your motherboard doesn't have much to do with it.
1195943
Depends on what the total system requirement is. 750W is fine for most requirements, way more than needed for most requirements.
399384
60Watts is the minimum that you should use if that's what your computer says. Using a 90W power supply is actually preferable as it will last longer and run cooler.
1839125
The manufacturer says, "The display card requires up to 225 watts of power". Most desktops with an i5 or i7 draw less that 100 watts. A 460 watt power supply is more than adequate. It seems people are always telling you that you need a humongous power supply but anyone that builds computers and/or uses them professionally like I do know this is just hype. I run two computers, a monitor, a 23" LED LCD HD TV, and a lot of other minor items behind an UPS and all of them seldom draw more than 300 watts combined. When playing a high GUI game the draw may go as high as 350 watt for everything. Fred Brooks owner and CEO, H&O PC Solutions
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Here is where I start when I want to calculate the amount needed: http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp (Although it looks like it doesn't have your CPU yet.) You'll probably be fine with an 800w power supply, although you'll need to make sure the rail(s) can handle the graphics card. Also, will you be (in the future) adding another graphics card? If so, I'd say get the 1300w one and then you won't ever have to worry about it.