jarhead862
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Ok basically I have one question:
My ideal goal is to do the following...
1.) buy cheap computer, ie Dell, just something that runs
2.) configure it with fast processor (via Dell website)
3.) buy upgrades separately:
- Memory (this is easy)
- graphics card - preferably GeForce 9800 GX2
The main issues to it are:
1.) Will this card fit? Ok let's assume that it will.
2.) Power? Ok here's the problem, Dell issues most of their computers with 400 or so W power supply, GeForce 9800 GX2's require atleast 580W system power I believe, with the cards themselves requiring almost 400W.
My question is, can I put a 9800 GX2 in a Dell and simply buy a SECOND power supply to just sit around and plug ONLY into the graphics card, providing I just leave my tower on the ground with the case open?
Yes I realize this isn't practical and may just look ugly, but I couldn't care less about that or moving convenience. I just wonder if this is an option. I have seen some supplemental power supplies for sale, but I'd rather just buy an internal one to sit outside the computer if it will work because I think that will just be easier.
My ideal goal is to do the following...
1.) buy cheap computer, ie Dell, just something that runs
2.) configure it with fast processor (via Dell website)
3.) buy upgrades separately:
- Memory (this is easy)
- graphics card - preferably GeForce 9800 GX2
The main issues to it are:
1.) Will this card fit? Ok let's assume that it will.
2.) Power? Ok here's the problem, Dell issues most of their computers with 400 or so W power supply, GeForce 9800 GX2's require atleast 580W system power I believe, with the cards themselves requiring almost 400W.
My question is, can I put a 9800 GX2 in a Dell and simply buy a SECOND power supply to just sit around and plug ONLY into the graphics card, providing I just leave my tower on the ground with the case open?
Yes I realize this isn't practical and may just look ugly, but I couldn't care less about that or moving convenience. I just wonder if this is an option. I have seen some supplemental power supplies for sale, but I'd rather just buy an internal one to sit outside the computer if it will work because I think that will just be easier.