Do I have enough power for new graphics card?

WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 21 Mar 2002 Karma :

Not having much luck on getting anything like a definitive answer. Without much further probing, can I just ask you kind folk.

Got a 550w antec NeoHE PSU.

Got 1HD, 1DVD Drive, Athlon 3700 standard HSF, 2GB Ram, couple of USB HD's, 4 120mm case fans, 1 80mm case fan.

Do I have enough power to comfortably whack a 8800 GTS/X in there?

I would assume yes, as I hardly have a lot of hardware running, but was more after a link/site where I could scientifically put an answer together.

Cheers.
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Yeah easy. HTH. Thumbs Up

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Seb · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Karma :

Anteacs are fantastic PSUs, it'll run an 8800GTS in that rig without any issues at all.

An 8800GTX should be workable but be sure to check if you have sufficient PEG power connectors on the PSU beforehand.
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ColdInsomnia · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Karma :

https://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 21 Mar 2002 Karma :

the PSU has modular connectors, some split into two's, three's or four's to plenty of scope for most configs.

Thanks a lot for the advice folks! Karma

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