zeldaboy101
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I'd like to upgrade my video card, but don't know if my PSU can support a new one. Will be upgrading the rest of the system in the spring.
Currently:
3.0ghz single core intel
asus P5GD1-VM mobo
1.5gb ram (probably just ddr)
geforce 6600GT
1 hd
2 dvd burners
431w enermax psu
I'd like to get an 8800gt at least, preferably a 9800gt as they're not that expensive. So can 431w run the 8800 or 9800? Assuming they fit in my case, the ram gets awful close to where the card would stick out...
IF I have to upgrade my psu then lets say the future setup will be:
probably quad core (I do a lot of photoshop stuff)
4gb ram or more
1-2 hd
2 burners
9800gt
So how many watts would I need to be safe with something like that?
thanks,
Jeremy
Currently:
3.0ghz single core intel
asus P5GD1-VM mobo
1.5gb ram (probably just ddr)
geforce 6600GT
1 hd
2 dvd burners
431w enermax psu
I'd like to get an 8800gt at least, preferably a 9800gt as they're not that expensive. So can 431w run the 8800 or 9800? Assuming they fit in my case, the ram gets awful close to where the card would stick out...
IF I have to upgrade my psu then lets say the future setup will be:
probably quad core (I do a lot of photoshop stuff)
4gb ram or more
1-2 hd
2 burners
9800gt
So how many watts would I need to be safe with something like that?
thanks,
Jeremy