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Arclight · 12-09-09, 01:59 AM

Ehrm, you might get away with plugging a 8800GT into that, but I would really recommend a 500W or above.

I have a 520W, running a 8800GTS512 (one notch above GT), Quad-core @ 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 4 HDs, 1 optical drive and a X-fi soundcard. It's sufficient, though it begins to struggle as soon as I overclock the CPU (actually starts putting out hot air at that point); I would say a 500W is your minimum for a decent gaming rig.

A good 600-650W supply should run you about 80-90 quid, depending on brand (avoid the cheap ones).

Putting it in is a matter of loosening 4 screws at the back, disconnecting all the cables, put in the new one and connect everything back up.

Something to keep in mind is that modern boards have a 24-pin connector on the board, where older ones have only 20. A lot of modern supplies have a 20+4 pin connector, meaning they can connect to either a 20 or 24-pin board.
http://i1.tinypic.com/ncxcf5.jpg
Just check what connector is on the board and make sure the supply has a suitable connector.

12-09-09, 01:59 AM	#11
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Ehrm, you might get away with plugging a 8800GT into that, but I would really recommend a 500W or above. I have a 520W, running a 8800GTS512 (one notch above GT), Quad-core @ 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 4 HDs, 1 optical drive and a X-fi soundcard. It's sufficient, though it begins to struggle as soon as I overclock the CPU (actually starts putting out hot air at that point); I would say a 500W is your minimum for a decent gaming rig. A good 600-650W supply should run you about 80-90 quid, depending on brand (avoid the cheap ones). Putting it in is a matter of loosening 4 screws at the back, disconnecting all the cables, put in the new one and connect everything back up. Something to keep in mind is that modern boards have a 24-pin connector on the board, where older ones have only 20. A lot of modern supplies have a 20+4 pin connector, meaning they can connect to either a 20 or 24-pin board. http://i1.tinypic.com/ncxcf5.jpg Just check what connector is on the board and make sure the supply has a suitable connector. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.