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Name: Slim2None
Date: August 23, 2004 at 12:54:54 Pacific
Subject: power supply for high end cards
OS: Windows XP Pro
CPU/Ram: 2.4Ghz/512MB RAM
Comment:

Hey I was wondering if sum1 could let me know if the 350W power supply I have in my pc will be okay for the 9800 Pro. Im new to modding my pc and making sure everything is compatible. I've read that its better to get a new heatsink for the card to keep it running cool - the arctic cooler seems the popular choice for this card. Is it worth it? I dont intend to overclock. What will the new heatsink do to the power consumption?

Thanks


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Response Number 1
Name: jam
Date: August 23, 2004 at 14:02:21 Pacific
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http://www.firingsquad.com/guides/power_supply/default.asp


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Response Number 2
Name: j3r3my_07
Date: August 23, 2004 at 19:08:16 Pacific
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I have a 'crappy' 320W PSU that came w/ the RaidMax case and been usin' it since I bought more than a year ago...and never had any problems...it has 16a on the 12V rail...LOL

~evans~

MSI K8T-Neo FIS2R
A64 3000+ @2.2Ghz w/TT Silent Boost
SimpleTech 1GB PC3500 Nitro
Ati Radeon X800 Pro
Maxtor 250GB SATA HDD


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Response Number 3
Name: heropsycho
Date: August 23, 2004 at 21:19:03 Pacific
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Check ampage on 12V rail!

MCSE, MCSA Messaging, baby!


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